I could definitely see that, but personally I would love to ZSL get them at either London or Whipsnade (potentially as a replacement for the sealions in a way), and they are more likely to have the funds than a lot of other zoos.
London Zoo's last manatee died almost sixty-one years ago (on 7th March 1963, to be precise). Like you, I would love to see the ZSL aquire manatees again but think it unlikely.
Thought allegedly it could have happened if Biota had reached fruition!
Indeed, manatees were planned for the Docklands Aquarium but, of course, that never materialised.
If that’s the case, it’s probably my mistake as I think I suggested that was the case - I should have asked a keeper and not a volunteer - apologies.
I’d put good money on Paignton sending theirs!
What do you mean when you say "according to the website" but then say "has either moved or passed away"? That sounds like you're just making guesses at something not actually stated on the website?
On the bird section of the website I checked a few days ago and it said 7 species of birds including Sumatran laughing thrush and today it says 6 not to mention the pictures of the Sumatran laughing thrush have been removed as well as them saying that they have them, seeing as the zoo hasn’t announced any animal deaths or moves for quite some time despite there being some I doubt that they would’ve made an announcement about the bird so this is what I am going off, however I will clarify on my next visit
Where are the red pandas going?
Next to the end of the original barefoot trail however they’ve remodelled the bare foot trail I presume because of the red pandas arrival