Leopards In UK Zoos

I saw a clouded leopard in the house attached to the main enclosure, I assumed they shared outdoor facilities, my mistake.
 
Cat-Man said:
there is NO way there are clouded leopard at cotswold wildlife park, im sorry but theres is no way
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zoogiraffe said:
https://app.isis.org/abstracts/Abs76166.asp#1.0

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Pygathrix said:
Yes it was definitely a clouded!

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Burford, Oxfordshire - Attractions / Activities
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Sorry Cat-Man but that's one of the funniest exchanges I've seen on here in ages!

Just shows you can never be too sure of anything! :D
 
WOW im shell shocked, im sorry i doubted your infomation, i hadn't heard anything befroe, does anyone Know when they will be on show?
once more, VERY sorry
 
Cat-Man said:
WOW im shell shocked, im sorry i doubted your infomation, i hadn't heard anything befroe, does anyone Know when they will be on show?
once more, VERY sorry
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No need to be sorry just because you hadn`t heard anything about them arriving before,these things can happen to any of us,given that they have been there well over 6 months now I`m surprised its taken this long for people to realize that Cotswold have got the species!
 
Paradoxurus said:
Besides, I am fairly certain that the cloudies at CWP are housed in the off-show cage to the rear of the main leopard enclosure whilst the male Amur still occupies the exhibit cage.
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Trying to think back, but I have the impression that there were signs for the clouded leopards adjacent to the viewing windows in the outdoor exhibit. Perhaps someone could clarify on their next visit please?
 
I wonder how the Cloudies get on living so close to a Leopard. Does his scent upset them, or do they freak out when he 'saws' I wonder?

Is the long term intention for them to replace the Leopards in that enclosure, or will they be given a seperate enclosure, and more Leopards obtained? Given the suitability of the enclosure for (fullsize) Leopards, I hope its the latter.
 
Out of Marwell Zoo and Linton Zoo which would you say is "better".

Their websites say Marwell is set in 140 acres and Linton in 18 acres, so I take it in terms of animals, space, time etc... Marwell is bigger. Both have Snow Leopards and Amur Leopards which is what I want to see seen as there are no African Leopards. Doesn't look like Marwell has Lions though which is very unusuall for what looks like a big Zoo.

Anyone been to either? What's the viewing like on the animals esp Leopards?
 
It's been posted in the Cotswold thread that the clouded leopards are now in the large exhibit cage with the solitary Amur off show.
 
Nsakazi said:
Out of Marwell Zoo and Linton Zoo which would you say is "better".

Their websites say Marwell is set in 140 acres and Linton in 18 acres, so I take it in terms of animals, space, time etc... Marwell is bigger. Both have Snow Leopards and Amur Leopards which is what I want to see seen as there are no African Leopards. Doesn't look like Marwell has Lions though which is very unusuall for what looks like a big Zoo.

Anyone been to either? What's the viewing like on the animals esp Leopards?
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Hi there
I would definitely go for Marwell if you are making such a long day trip - not only closer to you but a large zoo with lots to see besides the Leopards and the Leopard viewing is great (although some patience may be needed). Linton is v small and probably not worth the long journey unless you are staying over and visiting some other zoos/ attractions in the area (eg Thrigby & Banham also have Leopards).

:)
 
Nsakazi said:
Out of Marwell Zoo and Linton Zoo which would you say is "better".

Their websites say Marwell is set in 140 acres and Linton in 18 acres, so I take it in terms of animals, space, time etc... Marwell is bigger. Both have Snow Leopards and Amur Leopards which is what I want to see seen as there are no African Leopards. Doesn't look like Marwell has Lions though which is very unusuall for what looks like a big Zoo.

Anyone been to either? What's the viewing like on the animals esp Leopards?
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I also first went to Marwell (in modern times), to see Leopards in particular (Snowies in my case), and wasn't disappointed, watching the family of 3 (as it was than) for a good 2 hours through the day engaging in various activities throughout the large and varied enclosure. I think they currently have a breeding pair and the older female Yasmin in half each of the enclosure (Marwell regulars will put me right if this is not the case). Yasmin seems to have a habit of coming down to the glass for pleasant visitors, you might get a virtual face-rub. I've always found the Amur Leopard viewing to be excellent as well, with a choice of overlooking platform or ground level, with plenty of glass.
 
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