I didn't know that they both ate their cubs last year
i would have thought having raised one litter each successfully they wouldn't have. After learning that i am glad they are taking precautions.
I was at the zoo today, and only the bottom viewing platform of the lions enclosure was accessable, they had also cornered off the bottom viewing point for the maned wolves (annoying cause this was right where the kits were!) so they are definately making it as calming as possible for the female. One female was out in the enclosure.. and it stated on the sign that Gita the female was due cubs anyday and thats why the house was closed.
Other news...
There were only 3 maned wolf kits - all females - but i thought there were 4 so i guess one died? does anyone know what happened? both adults were out today, the male doing alot of marking, got some great pictures that will be coming soon to my photostream
The penguin egg count is up to 90! - the Kings looked as if they were fresh from moulting and for the first time i have personally ever seen it, they were swimming in the pool today!.. very fun to watch
Mercedes travelling box was placed by her enclosure, so the move is definately happening - kinda had mixed emotions seeing it, glad she is moving to a big enclosure but will miss seeing her - also spoke to a keeper who says that the reason they have never altered the building was because the polar bear house is a listed building? and therefore its very difficuilt to get permission to do any alterations. He also mentioned that their would probably be another type of bear going in the enclosure but that bears were very difficult to keep and that would have to be investigated before a definate thing happened.
Only two african hunting dogs were out today, is that all they pack is down to? does anyone know why? have there been deaths? or dogs being moved?
The golden cat was out in her enclosure, she looks likes she was settling in but did hide alot, took me a while before she decided to make an appearance
Oh and a new safari bus was running! the old trailer and jeep was still taking people as well, but the new one is a massive improvement
Thanks for listening
