Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa Lisbon Zoo

[Kifaru Bwana]

Like ireneus, I would appreciate some more detail on the plans with the 2 new females at Zoologico de Lisboa?

I am not yet to be convinced it is a good move given the record of stillbirths with the current breeding pair at Lisboa ...!!?

Besides, I would like to know what the current exhibit is made of (a principal reason for relocation seems also to have been lack of soft standing). So, if you could give us an insight into the particulars of their exhibit that would be much appreciated too ....

 

[CindelP]

I am not yet to be convinced it is a good move given the record of stillbirths with the current breeding pair at Lisboa ...!!?

Besides, I would like to know what the current exhibit is made of (a principal reason for relocation seems also to have been lack of soft standing). So, if you could give us an insight into the particulars of their exhibit that would be much appreciated too ....

Well, I've no idea of whats been going with the Indian Rinos at Lisbon.

At my last visit (+- 1 month ago) I only saw two.

But before, that enclosure only had one outdoor enclosure, one old indoor stable.
The northern enclosure to this has been (was being) remodelated - the old enclosure of the camels to also house Indians. And new stables was being built - looking nice with good control areas.
The southern enclosure was still at the same - too much concret for me ; but the northern is going to be nice, I think.
The floor of the south enclouse was hard with some sand but the northern was much more sand. And both of them had small pools and some muddy baths (the northern with a shower).

Some pics:

Nothern enclosure (cable view)- The sable are left on the photo.

Middle area between the south and nothern enclosure

Floor of the nothern enclosure

These two picss were not taken by me, but ilustrate better the south enclosore and its stables

And on this link you can see the full scale Zoo Map and now the Indian Rhino enclosure if the merged area between the old Indian Rhino area and the Dromedary area:
http://www.zoochat.com/photo/lisbon-zoo-map-5443.jpg

And here is the new Map:
http://www.zoo.pt/imagens/MAPA_JZ.03.09.jpg

 

[CindelP]

Cheetahs in Lisbon

Does anyone has any information of the Lisbon Zoo Cheetahs?

I had no idea that they still kept them and I havent seen them for some years (10 years?).
And the only information that I could find was about two intra-uterian AI done in 96.

But looking at the new Zoo map I found a new enclosure (the old Sable Antilope enclosure) refered to Cheetahs and ISIS mention 2.1.1

Are they new at the Zoo? Or has the Zoo kept them indoors for some years? Or most likelly they came from the recent closed Omega Park?

Regards

 

[kiglezi]

Any news regarding the Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis at Lisboa? I believe they keep the largest group of this rare subspecies in the whole world, and they have breed them quite a few times I believe.

 

[CindelP]

Any news regarding the Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis at Lisboa? I believe they keep the largest group of this rare subspecies in the whole world, and they have breed them quite a few times I believe.

There were last month there were at least 9 (or 11) pure bred angolan giraffes on exibit. Two adult males, several adult females and some youngsters and yearlings. I've some pics at home

I would be very interested in reading their pedigrees or their studbook.

 

[CindelP]

Any news regarding the Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis at Lisboa? I believe they keep the largest group of this rare subspecies in the whole world, and they have breed them quite a few times I believe.

About the Angolans, I found out this on the recent publish of the 6th Edition Giraffe Studbook 2008 EPP, publish last 6th of April

Angolans

The number of participants further decreased by one, as Neunkirchen lost their breeding male and the
2007 born female. Subsequently they sent their two adult females back to Dortmund. Now only
Dortmund/DE and Estepona/ES and Lisbon/PT are keeping this subspecies. In 2008 three male
offspring were born at Dortmund and Lisbon, making the population a bit less fragile.
Since two years Lisbon and Dortmund try to exchange males, in order to continue breeding at both
locations. This exchange is delayed because of veterinary (blue tongue) problems but is now likely to
take place in spring 2009.
A close cooperation between the three holders is absolutely necessary not to lose this subspecies in
the next five years. But even with a good cooperation between the three institutions, the prospects for
this subspecies are not good. Inbreeding is not high yet (7%), but will increase rapidly in the next
generation. At the moment these giraffes are not taking spaces from other subspecies, but it can not be
recommended to establish more breeding groups at the moment. The young males might be suitable
for a bachelor group for educational purposes; surplus females should go to Estepona, to increase the
number of giraffes there.

 

[CindelP]

Just go back form the Lisbon Zoo ...

Some news

- the cheetah enclosure is being built. I've no idea if the animals are already in the Zoo or not. It seens to be a very big one. It right north of the Okapis and on that Tapir enclosure.
As a consequence the 4 tapirs that disaperead. Perphas moved to another Zoo?

- The Chimps and the Gorilla were inside. Their outdoor enclosure was in mainatence. Previously the Chimps and Gorilla could see each other, only separated by water. Now they wont see them. Dont know if they have been "stressing" with each other or just to give more privacy to each specie.

- There are 2 okapis in Lisbon. The female and a male (that looked younger). Today the male was out and looking good. The female was inside.

- There were 4 Koalas in exibit

- Some babies everywhere and many hoofstock looked pregnant
I especially enjoyed seing newborn Pied Tamarin (Saguinus bicolor).

Any news about new indian rhinos from Dvur Kralove zoo in Czech Republic with photos.
will be thankful

They were out today. They seemed very relaxed and enjoyen themselfs.
They are on the north of their enclosure (the new part). On the middle there was another Indian and on the south the male, I think.

I would be very interested if you can discover (maybe ask a keeper?) whether Nasibu is mating any of the females and if so which (my guess would be the youngest one- Anguka.) This will immediately give a reliable indication if Lisbon have good hope of breeding Gorillas or not.

Unfortunallu, I cannot say anything. The Chimps and Gorrilas were inside. I did spend some time watching him from the glass and he does act like THE male and was the only showing off and "facing" us.
He's not yet "full silver back" but does impress.
Yet, I have no info if he has been breeding or not.

Going to post some pics

 

[ANyhuis]

Just back from Lisbon. I went to the zoo as planned as saw loads of animals

I liked your review, Susan. Would it be a fair assessment that the Lisbon Zoo is "among the Top 25 zoos in Europe"? With a complete collection, including koalas, dolphins, and sea otters, it would sure seem to be. What do you think?

Does anyone else know -- are there any other zoos in Portugal that are as good (or better) than Lisbon?

 

[jwer]

Don't mix up the Lisbon Zoo and Lisbon Aquarium. The Aquarium holds a manta ray and the breeding pair of sea-otters. Not sure about the dolphins...

 

[rmarmelo]

Don't mix up the Lisbon Zoo and Lisbon Aquarium. The Aquarium holds a manta ray and the breeding pair of sea-otters. Not sure about the dolphins...

Hello all,

Lisbon zoo has bottle nose dolphins, common seals, as well as south american and californian sea lions.

According to their official website they actually hold 114 mammal species, 157 bird species, 56 reptile species and 5 anphibian species. The total area of the zoo is about 26 hectares (64,25 acres) and although the zoo is right in the middle of the city, they probably have around 10-15 hectares (25-37 acres) still unused, most of it in the northern part of the zoo.

I've been there a couple of weeks ago, and saw good evolution in the animal enclosures comparing to the last time I went there 5 years ago: the elefants have a bigger outdoor enclosure, of around 650 m2 (7000 sqft), so have the indian rhinos as they have expanded their enclosure further to the north, to where the dromedaries used to be (they're gone), there are no black rhinos anymore, and the white rhinos enclosure is much bigger also. The primates now have a combined open outdoor space of around 6000 m2 (1,5 acres), monkeys are gradually being placed in islands with very nice climbing equipments (I saw a couple of new ones still without any animals). Of the large monkeys, only the babboon are still in an old big cage, probably not for long now. The big cats are all out of their old cages, now with a more naturalistic style of enclosure(natural terrain with trees, bushes, climbing equipment, pools, etc.), there's also a very large enclosure being built for the cheetahs. I'll try to post some pictures later.

 

[CindelP]

there are no black rhinos anymore

Did LZ ever had Black rhinos?

From where?

(e bem vindo )

 

[kiang]

I remember they had a black rhino that they sent to South Africa in exchange for African elephants, white rhino and some antelope, that would be about 15 years ago.

 

[Miguel]

Does anyone else know -- are there any other zoos in Portugal that are as good (or better) than Lisbon?

There's a couple more zoo's in Portugal, but they're quite small when compared to Lisbon Zoo... And as far as a zoo goes, I'd say Lisbon is the best in the country.

To my knowledge we have:

- Lisbon Zoo
- Badoca Park (a safari zoo)
- Quinta de Santo Inácio Zoo (cool place but not as big as Lisbon)
- Monte Selvagem (wild life reserve / safari park)
- Lagos Zoo (a small but evolving zoo )
- Zoo da Maia (small zoo in the North)
- Zoomarine (which is an oceanographic park with animal shows, where I work)
- Fluviário de Mora (a "river themed" aquarium)
- Sealife Porto (recently opened)
- Parque Ornitológico de Lourosa (bird park)
- Parque Biológico de Gaia (wildlife park)

I think that's it... hope I didn't forgot any.

 

[CindelP]

Some births (according to offical sources):

- female Angolan Giraffe, named Diana, born on the 11 of June, out of Barnabe and Java;

- two males Grevy's Zebra, named Anibal and Cavaco, born on the 29 of May and on the 9 of June. The father of both is Johari but the mother of the first if Frou-Frou and the mother of the second is Lola;

- one chimp (sex still unknow) born in late July. The mother is Tucha (first time mother). Raising the actual number of Chimps at LZ to 12.

 

[jwer]

Two questions, what about Europaradise Parque Zoologico? I think it's a small park but i mention it because as far as i know, it keeps the second of the two single-wattled cassowary in Europe.

Does Zoomarine still keep a single male Manatee (offspring of Singapore Zoo)?

 

[Miguel]

Two questions, what about Europaradise Parque Zoologico? I think it's a small park but i mention it because as far as i know, it keeps the second of the two single-wattled cassowary in Europe.

Does Zoomarine still keep a single male Manatee (offspring of Singapore Zoo)?

I've heard about that zoo, but I don't really know much about it... I'll try to find out where it is. It would be cool to visit.

As for the manatee at Zoomarine, the male we got from Singapore is still here. I believe the plan is to build him a new exhibit and get him some company... Right now he's in a heated pool in the sea lion area.

 

[CindelP]

Two questions, what about Europaradise Parque Zoologico? I think it's a small park but i mention it because as far as i know, it keeps the second of the two single-wattled cassowary in Europe.

I live quite near Europaradise (located near Figueira da Foz, mid-away between Coimbra and Figueira).

It's a very small Zoos, that has been reported Closed (due bad conditions) on local newspapers.

I've been on the local once, just took a small tour (as it was closed!) and it's very sad. Small enclosures, animals alone ...

I'm not even sure if it's still open and running ..

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[jwer]

Thanks a lot weird to see a small and ill-run zoo have a single-wattled cassowary...

Good to know there still is a manatee at Zoomarine, given 4 youngsters are born this year (if i'm correct and they are all still alive) and there's rumours of a 5th at Faunia so who knows, you might be able to find him a mate

 

[Miguel]

That would be great!
I was at the Columbus Zoo last March, and got a ton of pictures of their exhibit there. Hope it inspires someone around here...

 

[ANyhuis]

Does anyone here have the "key statistics" on the Lisbon Zoo?
That is: (a) Number of Species (b) Number of Specimens
(c) Size -- hectacres (d) Annual Attendance

Thanks!!