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Recent births at the park include: Twin Cotton-Top Tamarins. Security Check Required A baby donkey. Security Check Required Zuzia the Bactrian camel had a female calf. Security Check Required 2 Ring-tailed lemurs. Security Check Required

The first news to start this thread: New species for the zoo in July include Little Egret and African Spurred Tortoise. Also, as mentioned in Plzen Zoo News thread, they have received a female Chapman's zebra named Zaira. They intend to breed her with their current male. Security Check Required

This has been something that I haven't been able to grasp lately. How do we determine how much space a captive animal needs? I'm not sure there is an answer to this, however zoos must base their enclosure size off some sort of observation/facts. For example, will birds of prey like Griffon...

I see a lot of people complaining about species. They see to often in zoos *coughs meerkats. But here is a diffrent question. What species of animals, would like too see more often. For me it would definativly be Muskox and Slothbears. Both are quite rare animals in captivity.

Since I wanted a change of scenery for my next map, I have decided to start a new thread in parallel to this thread: A European fantasy zoo. It would be a zoo that displays uniquely Australasian fauna. It would travel around the continent, exploring the lesser known islands as well as the large...

Twin Nilgai born at the end of May. Zoopark Stěžery

Taken June 25, 2020.

Hello everyone, I am currently on the road and am thinking of stopping in at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton. Has anyone ever visited? Their website (Home of African Safari Wildlife Park) has some basic info, but few details - especially on what species they have. They are...

Hi everyone, I'm creating a zoo podcast and I'd like if you could listen to it! I'm having guests from zoos all across the USA and hopefully elsewhere too. Here's the link to the podcast website. You can listen to the episodes there or on Anchor.fm or on Spotify. I'm working on making it...

It can be any species. And please, no judgement.

What a $$$ making machine this would be 2000 hotel rooms. First “human zoo” hotel to rise in China | TTG Asia The concept of a zoo will be turned on its head in architect Bill Bensley’s ambitious plan for a luxury hotel cluster nestled in a wildlife sanctuary. Slated to open in 2022...

This little zoo in Lilburn, Georgia will reopen Thursday, just after being bought by a family. The zoo seems to be preety well or improving. Between these improvements, there is: The refurbishment of the black bear exhibit. They demolished the old concrete exhibit and now the bears have a...

In my experience, I have met quite a few well-known figures in the zoo world. Being a former Philadelphia Zoo volunteer, I knew Kimberly Lengel. She worked on conservation with Rodrigues flying foxes and I believe is responsible for their continued existence in the wild. I also know Carlos C...

I understand that many animals, like water fowl for example have to be kept indoors for safty reasons, but I never understood why espically nocturnal/crepuscular animals like cats are not keept outside at night (if the climate and weather allow it, of corse). It would support the natural...

Hi! My name is Georgie! Some of you may know me from various different groups on Facebook (Georgie Willetts) or from Instagram (@kapturepic or @kapturepic_wilddogs). I'm hoping to study zoology with conservation at Bangor University in September and would love to work with painted wolves /...

Hello everyone, I would like to do an unpaid internship in a BIAZA accredited zoo as a way into a keeper job. I have got some relevant qualifications and work experience. However, I'm aware that these opportunities are highly sought after. I don't know if I'm ready or not. Can anyone provide me...

Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m from Australia. A couple years ago I started doing research on George Bruce Chapman and his various businesses. A fascinating individual. Recently I saw new information on this forum and may yet discover more. Thank you for having me!

Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue will be heading back soon. Calgary Zoo prepares for panda cubs' departure