Planckendael - Asian Tropical House (Gibbon Island)

Toddy · 15 Dec 2011

The indoor gibbon island for northern white-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys) inside the Tropical House in the Asia Area in Planckendael. I really like the idea of this island as the gibbons have a light, airy and warm space in here during the cold months. The gibbons have their sleeping dens behind the mock rock. Only one weird thing: Why stop at just one climbing frame??? The gibbons also have two very large outdoor islands at their disposal.

The large tropical house features mammals, birds and reptiles from the rainforests of South East Asia.
The Asia theme in Planckendael is the newest theme currently being developed. The first major part (Gir Forest and Tropical House) was opened in 2006 while the next major part (elephants) will open in 2012.

Planckendael, July 2011.

Dibatag · 15 Dec 2011

Is that a gibbon I can see up on the wall? If so, that provides some additional climbing space.

Toddy, in addition to the great pictures, your detailed captions are fantastic. For me they are what set you apart from many others on the forum.

Toddy · 15 Dec 2011

Dibatag said:
Is that a gibbon I can see up on the wall? If so, that provides some additional climbing space.

There are actually two gibbons up on the wall, both the male and female. So yes, the gibbons have found themselves some "non-regulated climbing space". That is also one of the reasons that it strikes me as odd that there aren't any more climbing frames as keeping the gibbons of the walls surely isn't a concern?

Dibatag said:
Toddy, in addition to the great pictures, your detailed captions are fantastic. For me they are what set you apart from many others on the forum.

Thank you very much for you praise in this matter! I take great pride in filling my photos with descriptions. The tour of Planckendael is done now but more zoos will follow

Planckendael - Asian Tropical House (Gibbon Island)

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