Chester Zoo Big Cats

[LeeMac13]

Does anybody know if the zoo plans on bringing in any new Big Cat species? Personally I would like to see leopards brought in

 

[bongorob]

Maybe in the Heart of Africa.

 

[LeeMac13]

Maybe in the Heart of Africa.

Any idea what they could be Rob?

 

[bongorob]

I don't even know if any are coming but they would be African Leopards. They are all regarded as just one subspecies now.

 

[Paulkarli08]

I doubt they would go in for another big cat species, they only got the cheetahs the other year. I'd say if they did get a new cat species, then it would be a small one, possibly caracal?

 

[bongorob]

Maybe, it would be nice to see some more small cats.

 

[LeeMac13]

Maybe, it would be nice to see some more small cats.

How about fishing cats??

 

[foz]

I dont think chester need anymore big cats they all ready have tigers, lion, jaguars and cheetahs and I think another big cat species might be a bit overkill. especially seeing as the jaguars and cheetahs are major exhibits (and the tiger and lion enclosures are very good)

 

[bongorob]

I dont think chester need anymore big cats they all ready have tigers, lion, jaguars and cheetahs and I think another big cat species might be a bit overkill. especially seeing as the jaguars and cheetahs are major exhibits (and the tiger and lion enclosures are very good)

I joined the NEZS in 1976 when they kept

Common Leopard
Black Leopard
North Chinese Leopard
Lion
Tiger
Amur Tiger
Jaguar
Cheetah

 

[Pygathrix]

I joined the NEZS in 1976 when they kept

Common Leopard
Black Leopard
North Chinese Leopard
Lion
Tiger
Amur Tiger
Jaguar
Cheetah

There were clouded leopards around that time too, including a three-legged male called Jason. They never bred AFAIK

 

[CZJimmy]

Chester Zoo - Big Cat Chats

Thought this can go here. The zoo is starting a programme of cat talks and events until the end of the month

 

[chesterfan]

I joined the NEZS in 1976 when they kept

Common Leopard
Black Leopard
North Chinese Leopard
Lion
Tiger
Amur Tiger
Jaguar
Cheetah

And, ofcourse, you'll remember the old cat house where miniature monkeys/crazy golf is now. Although this was a bit small by todays standards chester was very successful in breeding smaller species and i do think that they should bring them back into the collection. I would especially like to see clouded leopard.

 

[Zoogoer2000]

I think amur leopards would be a good addition to chester

 

[RTB1987]

especially with how rare the Amur Leopards are now, would be a good opportunity to educate people .

I remember seeing the cat houses when i first went to Chester when i was about 9. Sounds weird but for a little kid who loved big cats it was almost magical

 

[CiaranDUK]

They have Amur Leopard at my local Zoo, Banham Zoo and they always look so happy playing with each other or lazing about! An excellent exhibit! It made me smile a lot, especially since you see a lot of Big Cats stereotyping

 

[Roz]

They have Amur Leopard at my local Zoo, Banham Zoo and they always look so happy playing with each other or lazing about! An excellent exhibit! It made me smile a lot, especially since you see a lot of Big Cats stereotyping

Aren't there Sri Lankan Leopards and Snow Leopards at banham, but Amur TIGERS?

 

[zoogiraffe]

They have Amur Leopard at my local Zoo, Banham Zoo and they always look so happy playing with each other or lazing about! An excellent exhibit! It made me smile a lot, especially since you see a lot of Big Cats stereotyping

I thought they had Sri Lankan Leopards at Banham if they have gone I think the management of the zoo need shooting,for replacing them with Amur Leopards.

 

[Richie Hell]

Yep, still Sri Lankan Leopards.

 

[camel leopard]

I think clouded leopards would be a great addition to chester, maybe west mids amur leopards can be rehomed at chester they would have a better enclosure!