Andean (Spectacled) Bears at Jersey Zoo, 7 August 2003

looks a really nice exhibit, how big is it (roughly)?

I'm sorry, I can't remember. Maybe someone else on a forum has been there more recently?

no problem just though interested, love to go there myself

It is a great zoo and well worth a visit.

A lot of people really admire the Durrell Zoo, or whatever it's currently being called. However, rather sadly due to its small size and location not too many visitors make their way over for a tour. Only 169,000 people visited in 2007.

Yes, it is a shame that the visitor numbers aren't higher. I have been on holiday on the island each time I have visited the zoo, but would not probably have visited otherwise.

Great shot! When I went last year, the bears were shut inside which was a shame because I would have liked to have seen them in the outdoor habitat which is really nice.

I was really lucky to see the bears roaming around their enclosure. They had plenty of room and seemed quite active.

Do you know when they last bred Spectacled Bears at Jersey?

mhale said:

Yes, it is a shame that the visitor numbers aren't higher. I have been on holiday on the island each time I have visited the zoo, but would not probably have visited otherwise.

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Jersey's island location has been a problem for the Zoo visitor wise. It is an expensive place to get too- not a frequent family destination.

As a result, the sorts of people who mostly visit Jersey Zoo create quite a different atmosphere from the average zoogoers- no litter, no shouting, crying children and crowds- just tranquility and calm- more like a superior country club....