rare species

Hi everyone! I'm finally making my way to Miami on Tuesday and I am so excited to see this collection! I'm wondering if any of the following species are still on display here? It's a long list, but any confirmation of any species is appreciated! Buff banded rail Indian white rumped vulture...

Hello all, As I was compiling my life lists in the past few days, I came across many lesser-known rarities that are not mentioned on here very often. And so having finished, I thought that perhaps a comprehensive overview of the rarities of each zoo in Europe might be of use to both European...

I was looking at the fairly recent news of the arrival of the Malagasy big headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) at Jersey zoo in the UK which is now the only place outside of Madagascar to hold this species. Freshwater turtles are an incredibly threatened group of reptiles for many...

Are there any Yacare Caiman in the United States? The only one I could find was in Connecticut's Beardsley zoo, and St.Augustine does not list them, possibly because even though they claim to have every caiman, the Yacare was disputed at one point, but not anymore I believe. I find it hard to...

I am making a zoo design on my computer, and some of the species I have incorporated are rare, very rare, difficult to keep, and above all difficult to acquire. So I am wondering, how can a zoo in Europe (in real life) get hold off, and then keep successfully the following mammal species, some...

Hi All, Me and my wife are currently touring UK zoo's, and trying to take part in as many animal experiences as we can, all of which is being filmed and being published on my Youtube channel (Under Paul Syme). So far we have visited 13 zoo's and we have Yorkshire Wildlife Park booked in July...

Recently Ive been watching a series called African Wild, that focused on different regions and groups of African wildlife and it made me wonder about why certain common animals in Africa aren't usually/often displayed in zoos. With African Savanna themed exhibits being so popular it made me...