The male died, and the female is off show, but I'm not even sure she is still at the zoo. They belong on the hill, either them or any of their 3 South American cousins.
The male died, and the female is off show, but I'm not even sure she is still at the zoo. They belong on the hill, either them or any of their 3 South American cousins.
I've always thought that mouflon, takin, ibex or the Barbary sheep would look good on the hill at Dudley. It has a lot of space that could be utilised for mountain ungulates which just sits empty and would look great with some animals on it.
(I know you're going for South American camels as they're a personal favourite, I prefer something a tad more unusual... )
Yes I do admit to a liking for any type of South American camel, but your ideas are equally valid, basically they just need to stick something on the hill as it is a big space just going to waste.
Time to bump an old photo...
Well it's a good job they got some fresh blood, the geladas make a great display in my opinion. The enclosure isn't too small either so there's room for further additions!
Time to bump an old photo...
Well it's a good job they got some fresh blood, the geladas make a great display in my opinion. The enclosure isn't too small either so there's room for further additions! [/QU
Have to say I didn't see any of them on Sunday, so yes it certainly is big enough! I looked in the newly built indoor quarters and no sign either.
I was wondering if they could open up the side of the indoors area so visitors can get a better view looking up the hill.
The next question is will they put anything under the chairlift area, which is an even bigger empty space.
Have to say I didn't see any of them on Sunday, so yes it certainly is big enough! I looked in the newly built indoor quarters and no sign either.
I was wondering if they could open up the side of the indoors area so visitors can get a better view looking up the hill.
Well I was there Sunday and at times I too had trouble spotting them, the foliage helps to hide them I guess. I did get some good views of them before I'd actually entered the zoo though and they are quite visible from the top of the enclosure a lot of the time.
On a side note, maybe we saw each other on Sunday without realising it! Here's a photo of me to compare.
