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Fijian Banded Iguana. It was housed in a terrarium in a cave as you enter Amazonia. Photo taken at the RSCC, Kent.

red panda how is the terrarium for this intriguing species? looks like it had shed its skin before you took this photograph

Jose said:

red panda how is the terrarium for this intriguing species? looks like it had shed its skin before you took this photograph

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I thought that as well. The terrarium is about average size with some branches to climb on (as pictured). Other than that, I don't really remember - I could see smooth-coated otters just around the corner!

They could use some foliage in there - the lizards are green for a reason.

Hix said:

They could use some foliage in there - the lizards are green for a reason.

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yeah i agree that there could be more plants in this enclosure , but its amazing this species is being kept there, ive never seen this species in any zoological garden , i geuss when i finally visit the united kingdom again i will have to visit this centre if only to see this species

Jose said:

yeah i agree that there could be more plants in this enclosure , but its amazing this species is being kept there, ive never seen this species in any zoological garden , i geuss when i finally visit the united kingdom again i will have to visit this centre if only to see this species

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Jose, I think Chester keep this species as well

EDIT: ISIS says Chester and Cotswold keep Fiji Banded Iguanas

CZJimmy said:

Jose, I think Chester keep this species as well

EDIT: ISIS says Chester and Cotswold keep Fiji Banded Iguanas

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Thankyou once again my friend for the information , i have never visited either Chester or Colchester zoological gardens so i might try visiting them also when im next in England , how are they in your opinion ?

Jose said:

Thankyou once again my friend for the information , i have never visited either Chester or Colchester zoological gardens so i might try visiting them also when im next in England , how are they in your opinion ?

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It's Cotswold not Colchester

Chester is the best zoo in England in my own opinion (it's also the zoo with the highest annual attendance). It's got a wonderful range of species in brilliant enclosures (check out the gallery - there's lots of photos!!)

I haven't been to Cotswold, so I can't comment, but it is highly regarded.

You also might be interested to know that this particular Iguana is moving to Belfast zoo (according to the Belfast news thread)

Manchester Museum also have this species on exhibit.

bongorob said:

Manchester Museum also have this species on exhibit.

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