Rare Species Conservation Centre RSCC closing

[Tim May]

And breed well enough to found an expanding population in European zoos. I am old enough to remember when marmosets, tamarins, sakis and most lemurs were thought to be too sensitive to do well in zoos; tarsier husbandry is advancing and we can all hope that it will continue to do so.

Alan

Agreed.

It is interesting that, of the trio of Philippine tarsiers received by London Zoo in 1948, the longest lived survived for two years ten months and, at that time, this was the longevity record for a captive tarsier. (Incidentally these tarsiers were kept behind the scenes in the Reptile House and were not on public display.)

The husbandry of captive tarsiers has obviously improved enormously since then so let’s hope that the ex-RSCC tarsiers are indeed the nucleus of a breeding group.

 

[Dassie rat]

I've got a book called 'Who's Who of the Animal World' and this states that the average lifespan of a gorilla is 1 year. Improved animal husbandry has increased the lifespan of various animals in captivity.

 

[Nisha]

Thanks to Peter Dickenson for the news that the RSCC site is now officially on the market (for sale or lease)
Zoo News Digest: RARE SPECIES CONSERVATION CENTRE For SALE

 

[Arizona Docent]

Thanks to Peter Dickenson for the news that the RSCC site is now officially on the market (for sale or lease)
Zoo News Digest: RARE SPECIES CONSERVATION CENTRE For SALE

Ok, which ZooChat member (or consortium of members) will step up and buy this place? It can be the forum's first physical location: ZooChat Rare Species Centre!

(Even though it kills me to do so, I put the final r and e in the wrong place in Center in deference to our confused British friends ).

 

[Martin B]

Does anybody know which animals are still at the collection despite it being closed for a couple of months now?

 

[stubeanz]

just clouded leopard, fanaloka and vontsira I believe.

 

[Teddy Dalton]

Are the clouded leopards still at the closed site or have they been moved to a new collection?

 

[stubeanz]

Yes, not only are they at the site but they are still breeding well! The Fanaloka has also had another birth.

 

[taun]

Yes, not only are they at the site but they are still breeding well!

Are the cubs being hand reared or parent reared?

 

[blospz]

I just came across this photo gallery on zoochat. Such a shame that this place closed, I love the collection!

 

[Arizona Docent]

The founder of RSCC is apparently operating a private zoo in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. See this thread: Private Collection in Cornwall

 

[Zia]

Does anyone know where the Binturong called Pop from RSCC ended up please?

 

[bongorob]

I think RSCC's binturongs went to Belfast, if so they are now at Chester.

 

[Crowthorne]

At least one binturong 'Ferdinand' went to a zoo in the US. Can't remember which one though (Nashville?). Think they received their civets too

 

[bongorob]

I was not sure of the Chester connection, thanks Crowthorne.

 

[Zia]

Thanks both - it would be nice if he did go to Chester because then we could visit him!

 

[14556]

Was the RSCC site not bought as a sister zoo to Wingham? I thought it was rebranded as Sandwich Wildlife Park for reopening soon...

 

[bongorob]

Yes it was.