@Jedd Cullinan From what I was told from my friends visit they have 4 female Koalas, Two passed away due to kidney problems. Also they want another Wombat to form a pair.
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They had 4 females, but now have 2 females as two passed. They have 2 males one that came from Australia originally, and another that came from Japan.
They have 1 female wombat as the male died.
I knew they started with 2.4. and lost a male, but not much after that.
Losing quite a lot of animals early on cannot be ad advertisement for good husbandry management, can it?
Marsupials seems rather notorious for early deaths. Paira Daiza who also have Koalas (and Devils) seem to have lost several Koalas already and two Devils that were aged 7 -which seems 'old' for them..
Its true can anyone say how old these animals were when they arrived overseas?. Would all these animals be in the prime?
For any pet owners. Has anyone seen this
The devils were poor choices given their ages, however given the ZAA/ARAZPA breeding program requires breeding spaces urgently ... that is fine.
However, both institutions losing so many koalas - even given the fact that koalas have been known to be susceptible to several deadly diseases resident in the wild populations that can lead to early death - is never a good thing. It pinpoints major issues with these new collections in dealing with koala husbandry despite years of knowledge gained by EEP/EAZA and species studbook keeper Duisburg Zoo. If am / was correct both institutions imported without prior consultation with the species coordinators (correct me if I am wrong). Would these deaths have been avoidable is a difficult one, but certainly the loss in a short time span of a good number of koalas at both Longleat and Pairi Daizi is surely a matter of some concern.
For anyone who loves feeding the Giraffes well there's some good news. " **Visiting Longleat - An update**
With restrictions easing from 19th July, we’ve made a few changes to allow an even more enjoyable experience without so many limiting factors in place.
Please know that we will continue to encourage guests to wear face coverings in a few of our more enclosed areas to allow extra protection of our guests, staff and animals.
For full details on what to expect from Monday onwards, please head to our website here: https://bit.ly/36D2op7
ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS
We are increasing park capacity which means we can welcome more of you on site! However, so we're able to continue to allow for a spacious environment for all our guests and staff, we will still be asking passholders to reserve entry. At present you can book up to 5th September here: https://bit.ly/3pbj4ep
WHAT'S REOPENING?
- Giraffe feeding at the African Village
- The indoor soft play and splash pad for children within the Adventure Castle
- Family Bygones exhibition
- Unlimited access to the Longleat Hedge Maze
- Lorikeet feeding
Please know that we expect an influx of enquiries to come through following this announcement so if you have a question that is not ticket or booking related, please search the above post or reopening web page (found here: https://bit.ly/36D2op7) first before getting in touch - any queries coming through to our team may take up to 5 days to receive a response."
With restrictions easing from 19th July, we’ve made a few changes to allow an even more enjoyable experience without so many limiting factors in place.
Please know that we will continue to encourage guests to wear face coverings in a few of our more enclosed areas to allow extra protection of our guests, staff and animals.
For full details on what to expect from Monday onwards, please head to our website here: https://bit.ly/36D2op7
ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS
We are increasing park capacity which means we can welcome more of you on site! However, so we're able to continue to allow for a spacious environment for all our guests and staff, we will still be asking passholders to reserve entry. At present you can book up to 5th September here: https://bit.ly/3pbj4ep
WHAT'S REOPENING?
- Giraffe feeding at the African Village
- The indoor soft play and splash pad for children within the Adventure Castle
- Family Bygones exhibition
- Unlimited access to the Longleat Hedge Maze
- Lorikeet feeding
Please know that we expect an influx of enquiries to come through following this announcement so if you have a question that is not ticket or booking related, please search the above post or reopening web page (found here: https://bit.ly/36D2op7) first before getting in touch - any queries coming through to our team may take up to 5 days to receive a response."
It was pointed out to me that the Southern Koala sub species travels less well than the smaller Northern sub species. I believe most Koalas that have been sent overseas are Northern.
The giant otters were in their usual home and on show today.
Just been to Facebook and I understand that Shrimp and Rudi the Giraffes has left for Folly Farm. "
We’re absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of Dr Shrimp and Rudi
Two male Rothschild giraffe have joined us from Longleat.
They are currently settling in to life at our Giraffe Heights enclosure with Rian and Taharqa.
Dr Shrimp and Rudi are half brothers and are both three years of age. Dr Shrimp is lighter in colour and has a slightly floppy left ear. They’re both noticeably smaller and lighter in colour than Rian and Taharqa."
We’re absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of Dr Shrimp and Rudi
Two male Rothschild giraffe have joined us from Longleat.
They are currently settling in to life at our Giraffe Heights enclosure with Rian and Taharqa.
Dr Shrimp and Rudi are half brothers and are both three years of age. Dr Shrimp is lighter in colour and has a slightly floppy left ear. They’re both noticeably smaller and lighter in colour than Rian and Taharqa."
That's good.
Do you, or does anyone else know which females they have now? I've been watching Animal Park recently which showed 3 female koalas - Maisie, Violet and I'm not sure of the third one's name to be honest. Any info would be welcome.
Bueno is a he not a she
Here's the video of Bueno
Animal Park is back this summer
Is everyone looking forward to watching Animal Park on Monday coming ?