Komodo99
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If you are interested,I have just uploaded a photo of one I took during my last visit.
Chester Zoo Chester Zoo 2017
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Thank you both for the information.
Today was my first ever visit to Chester. I had high expectations and I have to say that I really enjoyed the trip. Chester definetely ranks in my Top5. However, due to time reasons, I was not able to see all enclosures or animals. I will visit again for sure, but probably during a time, when there are less visitors.
I have two questions and maybe one of you is able to give me an answer.
- One big indoor enclosure in the Spirit of the Jaguar is empty. I guess the Sun Bears were kept here before they moved? Are there plans for a new species for this exhibit?
- I really like the antelope collection of the zoo. Unfortunately, I could not spot any of the Lesser Kudu. What species is kept next to the Grevys?
- Did Chester kept a species of seal in the near past?
I have two questions and maybe one of you is able to give me an answer.
- One big indoor enclosure in the Spirit of the Jaguar is empty. I guess the Sun Bears were kept here before they moved? Are there plans for a new species for this exhibit?
- I really like the antelope collection of the zoo. Unfortunately, I could not spot any of the Lesser Kudu. What species is kept next to the Grevys?
- Did Chester kept a species of seal in the near past?
Lesser kudu have left. Use to have bongos next to the zebra they moved to the old oryx exhibit.
The sun bears only left that enclosure a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure the zoo will have something planned for that enclosure.
The Lesser Kudu are no longer at the zoo, just the zoo haven't taken the signage down. The enclosure next to Grevy's is empty. It held the Bongos til recently.
Chester hasn't kept Seal in the recent past although they had Sea Lions recently in what is now the Giant Otter enclosure
Is the Cinnamon ground dove the golden heart dove from the tropical realm?
According to ZTLO, Chester had Californian sea lions from 1947-2010. No other pinnipeds are listed.
Yes with the ploughshare tortoise, I know them better as Cuvier's spiny-tailed iguana (Oplurus cuvieri)
Yes, it is the same species.
well, thank you to MagpieGoose for posting this news in the news thread, then.
Yes - as I'm also 4+ hours away I only get to catch up on news when people post in here. Appreciate you taking the time to post what you do MagpieGoose
Yes Rob I know it's the same species (giving it the more recognised name and the one used by the zoo) just asking if it's the bird from the Tropical Realm upstairs.
I certainly have no recollection of ever seeing any seal species at Chester.
I believe (by speaking to a keeper) the Asian fairy bluebird have moved out to a new section (I think the new aviary in Islands).
Yes
When did they leave?
They went in July - mentioned on the previous Chester thread
I noticed them on my last visit- just a pair? Do you know how long Chester had Lesser Kudu?
They arrived in 2012. They had 1.2 by the time they went off to Germany
3.3 were imported in 2012. A male was lost during the year leaving the zoo with 2.3.
1.1 died in 2013, and the stock on 1st January 2014 was 1.2
2 were born during 2014, neither of which survived.
0.1.1 were born in 2015, again none survived.
1.2.1 were born in 2016, one female was reared, and 1.3 were exported in July 2017.
They never did well at Chester.
1.1 died in 2013, and the stock on 1st January 2014 was 1.2
2 were born during 2014, neither of which survived.
0.1.1 were born in 2015, again none survived.
1.2.1 were born in 2016, one female was reared, and 1.3 were exported in July 2017.
They never did well at Chester.
Not sure if it's been mentioned before but I saw some Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leerii) in the Batagur tank in the Monsoon Forest. Not sure how long they've been in there but they were not signed.
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