That is perfect, because I will be visiting in September. The only problem is I am such a cat fanatic that I might get stuck all day at the jaguar exhibit and miss the rest of the zoo
Even if the paddock isn't ready by then the elephants should be on show in the house. The aim was to have the outdoor area ready before the calves arrive. Sithami is due in July and Thi in August.
Two major factors, I would think - firstly, Whipsnade has chalky soil rather than the heavy clay at Chester, which I would think (not an expert!) is less likely to turn into a muddy mess.
Secondly, and probably most importantly, Whipsnade's paddock is much bigger than Chester's, so the wear is spread more thinly.
Two major factors, I would think - firstly, Whipsnade has chalky soil rather than the heavy clay at Chester, which I would think (not an expert!) is less likely to turn into a muddy mess.
Secondly, and probably most importantly, Whipsnade's paddock is much bigger than Chester's, so the wear is spread more thinly.
Long-term, it is planned for the elephants to have access under the bridge this shot was taken from (or at least, a bridge on the same site) to what is currently the Indian Rhino/Brow-antlered Deer/Blackbuck paddock, but this won't be happening any time soon.
Long-term, it is planned for the elephants to have access under the bridge this shot was taken from (or at least, a bridge on the same site) to what is currently the Indian Rhino/Brow-antlered Deer/Blackbuck paddock, but this won't be happening any time soon.
Nooo! What of the Indian Rhinos . I wouldn't think they were leaving the collection with all of the effort they are going to to get a breeding pair. I guess they will just move to another area? Do you know what Chester's long-term plans for them are?
