Indeed, sadly, Whipsnade's musk-ox are long gone altogether several were bred there over the years (including a first UK breeding in 1969).
Knowsley Safari Park Knowsley Safari Park news 2022
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I remember the heavy steel fencing which must of taken a pounding considering the lean and bent bars it had
A good visit today at the park and very hot. First thing to note is of course the zebras still in the same area. I have also realised that it isn't just the zebs but all the squids at knowsley are kept in there own enclosures but I hope this changes. It was nice to see the yak family and they were all very playful. Very little change anywhere really but I didn't see Bira so perhaps she has moved. The brick safari is a nice addition in the summer and is nice to see a park have an inanimate object which isn't a dinosaur.
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Had a visit yesterday and just a few things to note. All 6 rhino's on the drive are all together in the larger reserve. Does anyone know where they keep the 7th rhino.
Bira the female amur tiger is still there and the wolves are still on the safari drive. However the enclosure on the foot safari has been cut down so the grass isn't overgrown anymore and I saw a few keepers around that area so perhaps they could soon move onto the foot safari again.
Lots of fighting from the giraffes today which I know people have mentioned but never actually seen it my self.
Bira the female amur tiger is still there and the wolves are still on the safari drive. However the enclosure on the foot safari has been cut down so the grass isn't overgrown anymore and I saw a few keepers around that area so perhaps they could soon move onto the foot safari again.
Lots of fighting from the giraffes today which I know people have mentioned but never actually seen it my self.
Yes Pembe the younger male is at the Elephant house and has been for a few months. I believe his behaviour makes him quite challenging and he hasn’t integrated well with the other Rhino. They are carrying out some work on the Rhino house area so I don’t know if this will help facilitate his return to the drive. I think the work they are carrying out is restricting access to the other reserve which is why they are all currently together.
I saw a post on Instagram which includes a video of Wolf pups at Knowsley yesterday
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I went yesterday and I didn't see any wolf pups...
As I say it was a post from Instagram but the fact it was posted on Saturday and it says “from today’s visit” which makes me think that these are new pups. It is easier if you view the video from the original post but it looks like there are possibly 5 pups feeding from their mum >> Login • Instagram I was also under the impression that the pack was now just made up of the 5 siblings from 2020
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I believe Bira departed for Ireland last week. The lions when not freely roaming now have access to to the enclosures on both sides of the Lion house. Bira has been living in the side of the Lion house where the 2nd pride was previously housed and usually had access to all three of the Lion/tiger enclosures on that side of the house. She will most certainly be missed at Knowsley and I hope she has a great life over in Ireland.
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I'm quite disappointed that that enclosure has become part of the lion enclosure as it could of been home to another large carnivore maybe another female tiger as Sinda is now quite old so obvious she won't be breeding anytime soon
It is only the smallest of the three enclosures on that side that was open to the Lions today. Whilst it is empty it makes sense to give them access, especially if they have to be kept in all day as occasionally happens. The pride today split themselves between the two sides of the house so they were making good use of it. There is hopefully a vision for what to do with these enclosures, as well as the enclosure opposite which currently houses the wolves (which in my opinion should be relocated back onto the foot safari). Bira should have moved to Ireland 6 months ago but red tape held it up. This has significantly delayed plans to introduce a new carnivore species to the drive.
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Now with Bira's departure confirmed it will be interesting to see what maintenance will happen over the next few months in the carnivore section. It could be an interesting time and hopefully the management will have an exciting plan of action to put in place. There's so much scope for the carnivore section
Does anyone know if the zebs are in any of the drive through reserves yet. But yes hopefully exiting times ahead for the carnivore section. I think that the so Ali wild ass need to be moved out if this area. There are so many species I would like to see on this area such as hyena, painted dog, cheetah... We will have to wait and see