First time here in 2 years.
What a beautiful day sun and hot who could ask for more
First thing you notice is that the old aviaries at the end of the car park are being refurbished at last they look to be a much better fit for the area.
On the drive up to the paying kiosk we have Reindeer, Alpaca, Somali sheep & Ostrich all making the waiting time a little less intrusive.
Around the collection I did notice that many bird aviaries were empty due to being refurbished I was told they will all be replaced with species of birds and not used for other species.
For the first time I saw both the Pallas Cat and the Clouded Leopard in there exhibits and being mobile instead of a sleep on the perches at the top of the exhibits.
Also actually saw the Wolverine mobile and running usually just a sleep when I get there.
My best part must be seeing the GREAT BUSTARD’S a first for me in collections and so visible I managed to see 5 birds out in the exhibit.
Managed to see 3 European grey wolves out and about in thier exhibits.
I love this place with so much more than just a zoo it has wonderful areas of planting and a great play area for the children, Bench’s everywhere for people who like myself suffer with leg problems and many in the shade unlike some collections.
Did notice that the Bearded Barbet was not in its aviary and been replaced by Bearded Tit.
I would like to say I do miss the Great Hornbill I know they have a good replacement but I am a Great hornbill lover.
Did notice a few changes with the bird species around the collection, I think this was due to the refurbishment of many aviaries which I hope in time will accommodate more bird species.
The gardens were looking a little tired from the last of the spring bulbs, but I’m sure these will be replaced shortly with the summer blooms that I have always seen here.
One enclosure I was very pleased to see was the White Rhinoceros it was stunning with the short grass and the beautiful natural display of the Daisies & Buttercup’s, it does make you wonder why other collections don’t do the same let natural flowers bloom it can still be kept tidy.
Areas still closed were The Tropical House, Lemur Walk-thru & Miniature Train.
The one thing I think could have made the day better for visitors would have been to have bowls of water around the collection for the dogs as it was such a hot day.
I didn’t visit the Giraffes or Lions as at the time the areas where very full to say the least but will do on my next visit.
All in all a great day was had and I would always recommend this place to everyone
What a beautiful day sun and hot who could ask for more
First thing you notice is that the old aviaries at the end of the car park are being refurbished at last they look to be a much better fit for the area.
On the drive up to the paying kiosk we have Reindeer, Alpaca, Somali sheep & Ostrich all making the waiting time a little less intrusive.
Around the collection I did notice that many bird aviaries were empty due to being refurbished I was told they will all be replaced with species of birds and not used for other species.
For the first time I saw both the Pallas Cat and the Clouded Leopard in there exhibits and being mobile instead of a sleep on the perches at the top of the exhibits.
Also actually saw the Wolverine mobile and running usually just a sleep when I get there.
My best part must be seeing the GREAT BUSTARD’S a first for me in collections and so visible I managed to see 5 birds out in the exhibit.
Managed to see 3 European grey wolves out and about in thier exhibits.
I love this place with so much more than just a zoo it has wonderful areas of planting and a great play area for the children, Bench’s everywhere for people who like myself suffer with leg problems and many in the shade unlike some collections.
Did notice that the Bearded Barbet was not in its aviary and been replaced by Bearded Tit.
I would like to say I do miss the Great Hornbill I know they have a good replacement but I am a Great hornbill lover.
Did notice a few changes with the bird species around the collection, I think this was due to the refurbishment of many aviaries which I hope in time will accommodate more bird species.
The gardens were looking a little tired from the last of the spring bulbs, but I’m sure these will be replaced shortly with the summer blooms that I have always seen here.
One enclosure I was very pleased to see was the White Rhinoceros it was stunning with the short grass and the beautiful natural display of the Daisies & Buttercup’s, it does make you wonder why other collections don’t do the same let natural flowers bloom it can still be kept tidy.
Areas still closed were The Tropical House, Lemur Walk-thru & Miniature Train.
The one thing I think could have made the day better for visitors would have been to have bowls of water around the collection for the dogs as it was such a hot day.
I didn’t visit the Giraffes or Lions as at the time the areas where very full to say the least but will do on my next visit.
All in all a great day was had and I would always recommend this place to everyone
