Seems like there is a demand and supply isue with Elephants. Everyone wants to see them, in fact expects to see them in the Safari Parks, but they are not readily available anymore. The current UK Safari Parks have tiny numbers (perhaps Woburn excepted with 5) and no real indication where they might restock from.
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The Hedgehog
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@Panthera1981 I would say that it is almost certain that Longleat will welcome a herd of Elephants. Anne’s Haven is only 6 years old. The building was constructed to hold a large number of Eles. Unfortunately people from outside of Longleat said that Anne would be better off alone.
The reason the Elephant herd was sent to Beaval Zoo in France,was that Limbo the male was maturing and showing aggression.
Now that Longleat has Anne’s vast purpose built enclosure I am 90% sure that they will welcome back a herd of elephants. Note I am not a Longleat employee,so don’t know anymore than you when it comes to the future of Elephants at the Safari Park.
What happened to Coorong?
I have no idea, I did not visit.
She's passed away due to a kidney failure I believe
Awww what a shame, that's two lost now. Fingers crossed the others stay healthy and strong.
that was fun this summer watching Animal Park
Confirmed on Animal Park that the secretary birds (housed in the vulture aviary on the drive through) have had at least 1 chick.
Also on Animal Park but now confirmed by Longleat, they have 2.2 red squirrels that will be going on show in between 'Monkey Temple' and 'Koala Creek'.
I hope to visit the park during the next couple of weeks so will fingers crossed see these new arrivals, and also visit the 'Under the moon' exhibit.
I have enjoyed watching Animal Park these last few weeks, I like that it is fairly recent (only about 3/4 months old). I have enjoyed seeing some native wildlife e.g beavers on the estate I just wish there was slightly less filming at 'Family farmyard' - more of the rarer and much more interesting species next time please! At least there was no Rio the cockatoo.....
Also on Animal Park but now confirmed by Longleat, they have 2.2 red squirrels that will be going on show in between 'Monkey Temple' and 'Koala Creek'.
I hope to visit the park during the next couple of weeks so will fingers crossed see these new arrivals, and also visit the 'Under the moon' exhibit.
I have enjoyed watching Animal Park these last few weeks, I like that it is fairly recent (only about 3/4 months old). I have enjoyed seeing some native wildlife e.g beavers on the estate I just wish there was slightly less filming at 'Family farmyard' - more of the rarer and much more interesting species next time please! At least there was no Rio the cockatoo.....
The Hedgehog
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@zoosafari123 Rio the Cockatoo will probably fly back to our screens for the Christmas series of Animal Park
What do you think of the new Red Squirrels ?
The first young red squirrels have recently been born at Longleat, consisting of one male and three females. Once fully grown, the kits will either remain as part of the breeding programme or be reintroduced to the wild.
More information can be found in the link below:
First baby red squirrels born at Wiltshire safari park
More information can be found in the link below:
First baby red squirrels born at Wiltshire safari park
That really is good news indeed
yes it's really sad that Dave had to be put to sleep
Earlier this year the bats had to leave Longleat due to restorage of the old coach house which is part of Longleat House and difficulties to reopen last year 2020 here's a clip of the bats doing so well in their new home
Bengal Tiger
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What species are these bats?
These are Egyptian fruit bats