For some reason I thought there was an additional one at Pairi Daiza for a total of 2,3 ! So I still miscounted even with said error
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For some reason I thought there was an additional one at Pairi Daiza for a total of 2,3 ! So I still miscounted even with said error
That's an in-house name. Her actual name is Abu
If the others are all true pairs then she is the extra female. I don't see how they can get a mate for her baring a female dying somewhere else.
It seems a bit odd to me that Bristol won't be taking classic (and popular) species like flamingoes and the lions to their new 'zoo' at the Wild Place site. The flamingoes at least would be easy enough to provide new accomodation for at Wild Place surely. Possibly the fact they are unpinioned(?) in an aviary has been the deciding factor on cost grounds though. Any thoughts?
Semper aliquid novum ex Africa applies to male shoebills, and also to many other creatures
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They are planning to have the majority of their species linking with their conservation projects, which rules out the lions, and wildplace has not got a huge water source like Bristol so possibly that’s why the flamingos aren’t going there
I am surprised that they can't build at least a temporary enclosure at WP the same size as the one at the Zoo, then keep the birds indoor for a few days while they take the mesh down and reassemble it at the new site. Alternatively, if they need more time, they could clip the primaries on one wing when they catch each bird up, so they would be flightless until the next moult
I accept @Charles's point, but the flamingos at Bristol do appeal to the public and they are kept with Meller's ducks and native turtle doves, which are of conservation and educational value.
When the estate was in the hands of the White family there were some water gardens, the remains of which can be seen in the woods between the giraffes and the geladas. There is also a pond in front of the old okapi pens.
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I just think its a pity that they are losing iconic species like these. Laudable though it is to be very conservation-orientated in their future species selection, flamingoes and lions are classics that attract visitors too.
I personally think it is ridiculous too to see the end of holding what is an endangered sub population, iconic to the zoo and attractive for visitors in the case of the lions. I understand holding relevant species to conservation efforts but to use this as a justification is totally undermined by the holding of species like meerkats. Especially when you have a subpopulation like the asiatic lions in need of retaining its holders for the EEP.
Charles
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I am disappointed as well, they originally said that they would take the majority of the zoos animals to wildplace but now it seems they are taking almost none, just the gorillas, red pandas and small reptiles birds and fish, they’ve got rid of iconic Bristol zoo species like the hippos which they’ve had for decades
Exmoor Zoo have announced the birth of three bush dog pups.
Information comes from the zoo's Facebook page.
Information comes from the zoo's Facebook page.
Was at Exmoor yesterday, the place is looking great! The Honeybadgers were amazing, very interactive trying to climb out of the enclosure, climbing up to the glass when ever anyone was standing there! The shoebill was right by the path, very interesting looking creature, really looks like it could do with a mate! Lots of ibis nesting, the gibbons were very entertaining, was nice to see the place busy but never feels rammed!!
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Bristol Zoo's Red Panda's will be joining Exmoor Zoo in October. This is signposted at Exmoor Zoo, and states that the EEP have recommended this.
Also around the Zoo, there is a sign outside another development saying that a Snow Leopard will join in the spring.
The Snow Leopard exhibit is one being built down where the old River Hogs were. The Red Panda exhibit is where the old Agouti exhibit was.
Both have notices outside the exhibits being constructed stating the above.
Also around the Zoo, there is a sign outside another development saying that a Snow Leopard will join in the spring.
The Snow Leopard exhibit is one being built down where the old River Hogs were. The Red Panda exhibit is where the old Agouti exhibit was.
Both have notices outside the exhibits being constructed stating the above.
Not seen this mentioned on the forum before (apologies if I missed it) but in the latest edition of the guide book there's a Coming Soon section. It mentions Wolverine and Smooth-coated Otters (already arrived), but then it also states the long term plan is to bring in Dholes when funds allow...
Just thought I'd point this interesting snippet out to those who may have missed it!
Just thought I'd point this interesting snippet out to those who may have missed it!
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Not seen this mentioned on the forum before (apologies if I missed it) but in the latest edition of the guide book there's a coming soon section. It mentions Wolverine and Smooth-coated Otters (already arrived), but then it also states the long term plan is to bring in Dholes when funds allow...
Just thought I'd point this interesting snippet out to those who may have missed it!
34 Carnivores and counting! Exmoor is topping Europe (if one not count Russia) I am trying to find zoo in Europe with more species (not taxa) of family Carnivora. Both Berlins, Prague, Plzen, Jihlava, Wroclaw, Poznan Nowe, Pairi Daisa, Park Des Felins, Beauval, Hamerton are behind. Any suggestions?
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I'm trying to think of somewhere comparable and I'm drawing a blank. There's probably another smaller place that flies under the radar somewhere that we're both missing and is quite obvious though...
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