Yorkshire Wildlife Park Any updates?

The older of the 2:0 Amur tigers at Banham would probably be a suitable candidate. He's over represented and doesn't need breeding again due to his age. Rumour has it that Banham already have a female earmarked for his son so it would be good timing for him to retire to YWP
 
Nisha said:
The older of the 2:0 Amur tigers at Banham would probably be a suitable candidate. He's over represented and doesn't need breeding again due to his age. Rumour has it that Banham already have a female earmarked for his son so it would be good timing for him to retire to YWP
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Good guess Nisha, I think it might be him!

I think they'd like a female too which is why I have my eye on the lovely Anoushka at Colchester but that's just me unfortunately.
 
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OrangePerson said:
Good guess Nisha, I think it might be him!

I think they'd like a female too which is why I have my eye on the lovely Anoushka at Colchester but that's just me unfortunately.
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If they neuter / sterilise that would be a benefit to 3 UK collections and open up new options for pairings at Banham and Colchester. :cool:
 
I think Anoushka already is. We did the tiger keeper experience and I think that was what she said.
 
hi all
hoping to go early january just wondering if anyone can tell me about the wetlands area i havnt been sice august so im betting things have changed a bit just reading about the plans for a tiger exibit fantastic news as i love all big cats .i have put some photos in the yorkshire wildlife gallery . The lions looked so happy and content x
 
rockyredfearn said:
hi all
hoping to go early january just wondering if anyone can tell me about the wetlands area i havnt been sice august so im betting things have changed a bit just reading about the plans for a tiger exibit fantastic news as i love all big cats .i have put some photos in the yorkshire wildlife gallery . The lions looked so happy and content x
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Hi,
The wetlands area is located behind the camel enclosure and is a very large area of wet grassland. There's a shelter with a bench there which has a good view over. You can see a lake somewhere behind the camels which is where the tigers enclosure looks like its going to be built-hope this is of help. I visited in July then again in Decemeber and the changes were surprising-there were loads!
 
I visited today, I was very impressed with this collection- it's a fantastic growing collection:

There four Elands (not three as mentioned previously).

Sayan and Vladimir the Amur tigers were separate today. They were introduced in late January.

I saw one of the three Amur Leopards. The new enclosure looks fantastic!

I think it's Johnny Junior who has been kicked out of his pride, Adel and Ares were with there mother today.

No sign of any Sitatunga or Guanaco- Red Lechwe were in the Sitatunga enclosure.

Coati's were in one of the enclosure near the Red river Hogs and Lemurs.

Addax confined inside.

YWP's guidebook is brilliant. I cannot wait for my next visit the place is brilliant! :)
 
Jordan-Jaguar97;526161YWP's guidebook is brilliant. :)[/QUOTE said:
For me it was aimed specifically at Children so I personally wouldn't call it 'brilliant' - it's good but I've seen much better, I can live without word searches and mazes and colouring pages - but it's just my preference.

You certainly won't get an argument from me about the collection though - I was very very impressed when I went last year and the plans for the place are ambitious enough to make me keep a close eye on it for another visit.
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It is some what aimed at children yes, but some of the enclosures, how friendly the keepers were (I looked at one and got a nice hello!:)), the ambition is also brilliant.
 
The sitatunga were in their shed on Wednesday when I visited but their enclosure has been halved to allow for the Lechwe.
I missed the coati on my last visit. Will it/they be part of any further South American additions, around the South American Village development?
 
max said:
The sitatunga were in their shed on Wednesday when I visited but their enclosure has been halved to allow for the Lechwe.
I missed the coati on my last visit. Will it/they be part of any further South American additions, around the South American Village development?
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I have no idea- the sign on there enclosure said "These female coati are currently settling into there new home here at YWP".
 
max said:
The sitatunga were in their shed on Wednesday when I visited but their enclosure has been halved to allow for the Lechwe.
I missed the coati on my last visit. Will it/they be part of any further South American additions, around the South American Village development?
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Are there still lechwe on the African Plains?
 
I believe so yes.
The Lechwe that have taken the sitatunga's enclosure were/are part of a study into management of wet lands. 3 areas of wet land (behind the sitatunga and along toward the tigers) were sectioned off. Section 1 was to be grazed by cattle - only seen them on there once. Section 2 was grazed by "an exotic species" and obviously lechwe were chosen. And section 3 was a control area and would be left to nature.
 
Jordan-Jaguar97 said:
I think it's Johnny Junior who has been kicked out of his pride, Adel and Ares were with there mother today.
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Cezar is the father of Adel & Ares, Johnny Junior lives with 4 females.

Cezar has been kept separate from 'the boys' for ages now because he was not doing well, he and they were alternating going outside and he seemed better, a least that's what I've been told on several occasions although I've not been for a few weeks.
 
Went today. It was bitterly cold but, as always, a pleasure.

Since I went late last year, several more areas have been fenced off where works are being carried out :-

1) The old buildings on the far side of the courtyard are due to be demolished, replaced with I don't know what yet.

2) A new cafe/eating area is being built where the alpacas were - opposite the newer toilet blocks close to the Forest Adventure Playground.

3) A whole new set of bird/small animal enclosures have sprung up.

4) The leopard enclosure looks excellent from a distance and the raised observation area looks complete ( we spied one of the leopards stalking around the caged area outside the perimeter )

5) The giraffe house is well under way, although the animals themselves are not yet on site.

6) The buildings housing the Play Barn, Coffee Bar and Safari Store are set to be knocked together and turned into a two storey building, which will house the new Entrance and meeting rooms.

There are excavators everywhere.

Just as a matter of interest,if you are planning a visit, the S American Viva is currently open 1-3, which will change post-March 10 once Winter opening has expired.
 
Gary D said:
Went today. It was bitterly cold but, as always, a pleasure.

Since I went late last year, several more areas have been fenced off where works are being carried out :-

1) The old buildings on the far side of the courtyard are due to be demolished, replaced with I don't know what yet.

2) A new cafe/eating area is being built where the alpacas were - opposite the newer toilet blocks close to the Forest Adventure Playground.

3) A whole new set of bird/small animal enclosures have sprung up.

4) The leopard enclosure looks excellent from a distance and the raised observation area looks complete ( we spied one of the leopards stalking around the caged area outside the perimeter )

5) The giraffe house is well under way, although the animals themselves are not yet on site.

6) The buildings housing the Play Barn, Coffee Bar and Safari Store are set to be knocked together and turned into a two storey building, which will house the new Entrance and meeting rooms.

There are excavators everywhere.

Just as a matter of interest,if you are planning a visit, the S American Viva is currently open 1-3, which will change post-March 10 once Winter opening has expired.
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Didn't notice where the Giraffe house building is- can you tell me where it is?
 
It's somewhere to the rear of the leopard observation tower looking from the toilet block near to the childrens' play area. I only know because a kind gentleman in a hi vis jacket told me. :)

Incidentally, I became a friend of YWP today as I really can't wait to visit again and feel hugely privileged that I live less than half an hour away from it.
 
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