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Nocturnal House, Bristol Zoo

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Inside the Nocturnal House at Bristol Zoo

October 11th 2012
Yes, but are the AyeAyes active in the 'daylight' lighting?

Yes, they are - granted I've only managed to get there in time for the daylight lighting once, so I don't know whether this was a fluke or not.
 
I would like to see Aye-ayes in an outdoor, duirnal exhibit. There are many 'nocturnal' smaller mammal species that zoos are starting to exhibit in enclosures with natural day/moonlight and access to fresh air.
 
Jersey did have a single Aye-aye in an outdoor enclosure. Probably still has, though I don't know for certain. Of course, more and more zoos are keeping fruit bats in outdoor enclosures. Much as I love traditional nocturnal houses, I do wonder whether the animals wouldn't love the occasional shower of rain.
 

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