Over the 86 year history of the National Zoo has housed numerous species from across the globe, including some very rare species. The peak of the zoos fame and prestige occurred during the period when the zoo was directed by the late Deshabandu Lyn de Alwis. During his 30-year span of service...
This thread will mention many relevant historic dates to Colchester zoo close to their anniversaries. E.g some upcoming will be Zolas arrival (last Tuesday and the anniversary of the birth of our first elephant calf (6th December). People can remind me of some dates because as much as I study...
I thought it would be good to create a thread where zoochatters can share anything they know or find out about the history of either ex-situ captive breeding of endangered species at Jersey zoo or the in-situ conservation work assisted by the Durrell Trust around the world.
So feel free to...