Pandaboi
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The zoo has announced the departure of the Common Marmoset family that was rescued by the zoo in 2019. They are heading to Chew Valley Animal Park near Bristol. Log in to Facebook
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On July 11th, the zoo announced they acquired 8 phantasmal poison frogs from the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Wales which are on exhibit.
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On September 4th, the zoo announced they are constructing a new facility for their veterinary partner, Fife Exotic Vets, which will open in November.
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Fife Zoo
On September 6th, the zoo announced they moved 3 African spurred tortoises to the slender-tailed meerkat / African* crested porcupine exhibit.
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* Zootierliste lists the porcupine of the African species, but the porcupine looks more Indian to me.
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On September 4th, the zoo announced they are constructing a new facility for their veterinary partner, Fife Exotic Vets, which will open in November.
Fife Zoo
Fife Zoo
On September 6th, the zoo announced they moved 3 African spurred tortoises to the slender-tailed meerkat / African* crested porcupine exhibit.
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* Zootierliste lists the porcupine of the African species, but the porcupine looks more Indian to me.
Considering the article doesn't show the porcupine I wonder how you came to that conclusion
Considering the article doesn't show the porcupine I wonder how you came to that conclusion
Because while looking for the news they posted videos of the porcupine many times, and after going through countless listings of crested vs Cape porcupines in the Rodents list I am not very confident that it is African crested, though I'll be happy if I am wrong.
The main thing that is throwing me off is that according to @Chlidonias on the "African crested porcupines what species are they" thread, an Indian crested porcupine is separated from both African crested and Cape porcupines by a brown crest, which appears to be the case for this porcupine. However, I also saw what looks like some white in the crest in the latest video (first link) which is throwing me off.
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Pandaboi
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Dwarf Mongoose the arrived at the zoo Log in to Facebook
A female Von der Decken's hornbill has arrived:
Lovesick Hornbill finally finds mate at Fife Zoo after search halted by Brexit
Lovesick Hornbill finally finds mate at Fife Zoo after search halted by Brexit
New species for the zoo
The fossa - Madagascar's largest carnivore that you may have never heard of!
This cat-like predator is closely related to the mongoose family and is well-equipped to chase down lemurs in their forest habitat
Fossas are exceptional climbers and jumpers, with semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow them to run up and down trees hunting prey.
Fossas are elusive and solitary animals, spending their time both in the trees and on the ground and are active at any time of the day.
Fossas use scent to communicate and keep track of each other, scent marking rocks, trees, or even just the ground with scent glands on the chest and under the base of the tail.
It is estimated that as few as 2,500 fossas remain in the wild
#fifezoo #fossa #madagascar #comingsoon #newanimal #newhabitat #conservation #breedingprogramme
The fossa - Madagascar's largest carnivore that you may have never heard of!
This cat-like predator is closely related to the mongoose family and is well-equipped to chase down lemurs in their forest habitat
Fossas are exceptional climbers and jumpers, with semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow them to run up and down trees hunting prey.
Fossas are elusive and solitary animals, spending their time both in the trees and on the ground and are active at any time of the day.
Fossas use scent to communicate and keep track of each other, scent marking rocks, trees, or even just the ground with scent glands on the chest and under the base of the tail.
It is estimated that as few as 2,500 fossas remain in the wild
#fifezoo #fossa #madagascar #comingsoon #newanimal #newhabitat #conservation #breedingprogramme
Baringogiraffe12
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This individual arrived from Chester, leaving them 1,1.
De Brazza’s monkey birth:
Zoo celebrates arrival of 'rare and charismatic' baby monkey
The new arrival is the third baby born to parents Nut and Dusty.
Zoo celebrates arrival of 'rare and charismatic' baby monkey
The new arrival is the third baby born to parents Nut and Dusty.
felis silvestris
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Tried to visit today- apparently the zoo’s been closed for an entire week due to water problems, and the zoo will open on Tuesday. Was hoping to visit for the first time today but no 
Other 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On February 6th, the zoo announced they launched a new website and online booking system, as well as renovated some older exhibits.
Fife Zoo
On April 8th, the zoo announced they transferred 2+ ring-tailed lemurs to Newquay Zoo in Cornwall the week prior.
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On April 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a Mexican fireleg tarantula, which is on exhibit.
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On May 23rd, the zoo announced their female (0.1) meerkat named Meg passed away at age 16 the week prior due to mobility issues.
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On July 2nd, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) Cape porcupine named Taylor from Chester Zoo in Cheshire, which is on exhibit.
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On July 22nd, the zoo announced they sexed the monkey as female (0.1). On August 8th, the zoo named the monkey Kima.
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Sometime in 2025, it was mentioned that the zoo acquired 3 species of bird, Cape teal, Madagascar teal, and (1.2) Vulturine guineafowl, which presumably are all on exhibit.
https://www.fifezoo.org/animals
On February 6th, the zoo announced they launched a new website and online booking system, as well as renovated some older exhibits.
Fife Zoo
On April 8th, the zoo announced they transferred 2+ ring-tailed lemurs to Newquay Zoo in Cornwall the week prior.
Fife Zoo
On April 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a Mexican fireleg tarantula, which is on exhibit.
Fife Zoo
On May 23rd, the zoo announced their female (0.1) meerkat named Meg passed away at age 16 the week prior due to mobility issues.
Fife Zoo
On July 2nd, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) Cape porcupine named Taylor from Chester Zoo in Cheshire, which is on exhibit.
Fife Zoo
On July 22nd, the zoo announced they sexed the monkey as female (0.1). On August 8th, the zoo named the monkey Kima.
Fife Zoo
2.6K views · 71 reactions | It's been decided! Welcome to the family, baby Kima #fifezoo #monkey #baby #kima #debrazzasmonkey #itsagirl #welcometothefamily | Fife Zoo
Sometime in 2025, it was mentioned that the zoo acquired 3 species of bird, Cape teal, Madagascar teal, and (1.2) Vulturine guineafowl, which presumably are all on exhibit.
https://www.fifezoo.org/animals
Haliaeetus
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2.0 Meerkats (geriatric animals with severe health issues) have been euthanized.
Fife Zoo on Instagram: "Goodbye, boys It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our pair of meerkats, Terry and Geoff, earlier in the week. After ongoing and specialist observation, we had to make a difficult decision to say goodbye due to their deteriorating mobility and age-realated health problems. You'll both be truly missed "
Fife Zoo on Instagram: "Goodbye, boys It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our pair of meerkats, Terry and Geoff, earlier in the week. After ongoing and specialist observation, we had to make a difficult decision to say goodbye due to their deteriorating mobility and age-realated health problems. You'll both be truly missed "
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Jambi
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This is another zoo that I've had on my radar for quite a while, I might see if I can squeeze in a first visit visit some time next year. While there doesn't seem to be much there right now, I do have a fondness for small zoos, and the species line-up has a lot in common with one of my favourite zoos Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (an African aviary, fossas, white-faced saki, red-footed tortoises). Is it a good place?
felis silvestris
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It was extremely small when I visited- maybe takes 10 minutes to get from one side to the other. It is a relatively nice place, but there seems to be work being done or parts being closed off, at least when I visited a month and a half ago. The aviary seems to have been closed for years, and the signs are very faded. All of the enclosures are of decent to high quality for the animals.
On November 18th, the zoo announced they renovated the ring-tailed lemur/crowned lemur exhibit, which added some new covered outdoor space.
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Sometime in late 2025, the zoo mentioned that they acquired purple swamphen, which are presumably on exhibit.
https://www.fifezoo.org/animals
Fife Zoo
Sometime in late 2025, the zoo mentioned that they acquired purple swamphen, which are presumably on exhibit.
https://www.fifezoo.org/animals