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[Lafone]

Well they used to keep hybrids but think they've all died out. I know they received 0:2 from AA but I'm sure they're purebred Reticulated

They have three giraffes there... I believe two are the reticulated ones from AA.

Based on this facebook picture from the zoo I'd say the one on the right isn't reticulated but someone who knows giraffes will be able to say better than me!

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[TNT]

Two pure individuals - Mahiri and Zuri. One hybrid - Fiona (the darkest one)

 

[Embu]

Two pure individuals - Mahiri and Zuri. One hybrid - Fiona (the darkest one)

Oops, I'd forgotten about Fiona

 

[CrashMegaraptor]

There's yet to be an official announcement, but a small group of Black Beauty Stick Insects are now on display in the discovery centre.

 

[george.h.martin]

Banham zoo has welcomed a male Somali wild ass from sister park Africa alive

 

[ZooNut23]

Siamang Gibbon William has left the park to move to Dierenpark, Amersfoort. This means Banham no longer have Siamang.

 

[ajmcwhipsnade]

Banham zoo has welcomed a male Somali wild ass from sister park Africa alive

Out of interest where is it in the zoo? I went to Banham once years ago.

Siamang Gibbon William has left the park to move to Dierenpark, Amersfoort. This means Banham no longer have Siamang.

That’s sad, what will be replacing them?

 

[TNT]

Out of interest where is it in the zoo? I went to Banham once years ago.

The old Grant's zebra enclosure

 

[ajmcwhipsnade]

The old Grant's zebra enclosure

Ah thank you! I remember they had Grevy’s Zebra when I went. So they don’t have zebras now?

 

[ZooNut23]

That’s sad, what will be replacing them?

Not sure but I'd be tempted to merge it with the next door spider monkey enclosure to give them more room.

 

[Lafone]

I thought they still had one male Grevy's zebra.

 

[Tombe]

I thought they still had one male Grevy's zebra.

I believe that individual left the collection back in the summer

 

[Lafone]

Just a note on closures at Banham and Africa alive tomorrow due to the weather forecast expecting to reopen on Friday (from member’s email) in case anyone was planning a visit.


“Due to the yellow weather warning for wind and rain tomorrow, Thursday 2nd November, we have made the difficult decision to close both Banham Zoo and Africa Alive.”

 

[TNT]

This week the conservation team from Banham Zoo released 80+ white-clawed crayfish into the wild. These individuals were hatched and reared in the zoo's off-show hatchery. Massive well done to the team for doing what good zoos do best!

Banham Zoo release endangered crayfish into North Norfolk stream

 

[Alwaysevergreen]

Sadly, the zoo has announced the death of Fiona the Giraffe on social media this evening.

 

[Lafone]

Sadly, the zoo has announced the death of Fiona the Giraffe on social media this evening.

That’s a shame, she’s been there a long time - must be a very sad time for her keepers and the team.

 

[Green_mamba]

Sadly, the zoo has announced the death of Fiona the Giraffe on social media this evening.

That is very sad to hear.

 

[Embu]

Fiona

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved giraffe, Fiona.

Over the past few months, Fiona had been under close observation from our veterinary team. Although our team has effectively managed her health challenges in the past, sadly, this was the right time to say goodbye.

Fiona came to us from Fota Wildlife Park in 2007 and has been a part of Banham Zoo ever since.

Our animal team have said she has been a joy to work with, occasionally revealing her stubborn side to the keepers. However, her calming nature always shone through.

We know that the loss of Fiona will be felt by the team at Banham, our members, visitors and volunteers. We invite you to share any memories you have of Fiona in the comments below.

 

[Lafone]

I hadn’t realised Josie at Dudley was Fiona’s calf. Enjoyed seeing her venturing into their new space at Dudley on my recent visit. A nice legacy.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On November 29th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) Amur tiger named Kira to Nordens Ark Zoo in Bohuslän, Sweden.

Banham Zoo - Last week Amur tiger Kira departed to her new...