Longleat Safari & Adventure Park Longleat Safari Park News 2010
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Something like gibbons would work well in my opinion? They can be quite active and aren't that small that they will be missed by people on the boat. I can picture that working quite well, the island wouldn't require a huge make over, what do people think?
I think the elephants were moved to Zooparc de Beauval in France; I think there was an Animal Park episode completely dedicated to it.
Well, unfortunately we didn't get the chance to stop at the East Africa reserve. To many coaches already stopped so we had to move on.
Sorry DesertRhino, didn't get the chance to look at the family tree sheets etc. Saw both young giraffes. Kaiser wouldn't leave his mothers side. The new female was laying down in the grass slightly away from the main group. Her mother wasn't to far away in amongst the trees. Her neck still hasn't fully straightened yet. Although only seen from a distance both baby zebra looked pretty happy.
We could see the monkeys running around a playing, so they seem well enough in themselves, will be good to see those enclosures open once more. The two female rhinos were out and not so active, happily laying down by the fence which breaks them from the deer. The white stag was nice to see, the doe's and the stags were in two distinct groups as you would expect. The males over by the food hut and the females over the other side of the enclosure towards the lions.
It was very nice to see two or three different species mixed together.
The tigers were reasonably active, walking around the roads, playing in the corners and rolling on their backs. Photographs to come. Only two of the wolves were out and about yesterday morning. The rest of the pack seemed very eager to be let out.
The lions were typical lions. Occasionally moving but generally doing bugger all. It seemed very strange going through both prides and there not being any young cubs or a male. It will be a very good day when the new male arrives.
The sealion pup was really cute. He was playing catch his own flipper for the entire time we were on the boat. Nico was Nico. I think that sums it up. He was sat with his back to the water looking for bugs on the wooden sides of the gorilla house. Only just got a glimpse of a hippo head. Didn't see both of them.
The bat enclosure was good. To be able to actually see them instead of just feeling them as they flew by is a big improvement on what chester have. If the lighting was increased at chester a little it would make the attraction there a much better experience than it already is.
Rosie and Romeo were doing what they seem to do best. I would not want to be the one to clean out the little pond they have. The two baby otters that were born on the 19th July were being fed when we were in the animal adventures. They both have strong sets of lungs. Will post the least fuzzy photo in a while.
They fed the porcupines whilst we were there. One of the cutest pair of faces you could see. Especially when Russell was taking the food pellets from the keepers hand.
Not much else to report really.
Must say the the staff were friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately I didn't manage to get her name, but one of the 'bunny huggers' was especially nice and approachable. Was a real difference compared to recent experiences of Chester and Paignton.
The food was reasonable as well. The drinks were a little expensive but is was still over all value for money.
My only negative to take from the experience is that there are now more gift shops than attractions.
Sorry DesertRhino, didn't get the chance to look at the family tree sheets etc. Saw both young giraffes. Kaiser wouldn't leave his mothers side. The new female was laying down in the grass slightly away from the main group. Her mother wasn't to far away in amongst the trees. Her neck still hasn't fully straightened yet. Although only seen from a distance both baby zebra looked pretty happy.
We could see the monkeys running around a playing, so they seem well enough in themselves, will be good to see those enclosures open once more. The two female rhinos were out and not so active, happily laying down by the fence which breaks them from the deer. The white stag was nice to see, the doe's and the stags were in two distinct groups as you would expect. The males over by the food hut and the females over the other side of the enclosure towards the lions.
It was very nice to see two or three different species mixed together.
The tigers were reasonably active, walking around the roads, playing in the corners and rolling on their backs. Photographs to come. Only two of the wolves were out and about yesterday morning. The rest of the pack seemed very eager to be let out.
The lions were typical lions. Occasionally moving but generally doing bugger all. It seemed very strange going through both prides and there not being any young cubs or a male. It will be a very good day when the new male arrives.
The sealion pup was really cute. He was playing catch his own flipper for the entire time we were on the boat. Nico was Nico. I think that sums it up. He was sat with his back to the water looking for bugs on the wooden sides of the gorilla house. Only just got a glimpse of a hippo head. Didn't see both of them.
The bat enclosure was good. To be able to actually see them instead of just feeling them as they flew by is a big improvement on what chester have. If the lighting was increased at chester a little it would make the attraction there a much better experience than it already is.
Rosie and Romeo were doing what they seem to do best. I would not want to be the one to clean out the little pond they have. The two baby otters that were born on the 19th July were being fed when we were in the animal adventures. They both have strong sets of lungs. Will post the least fuzzy photo in a while.
They fed the porcupines whilst we were there. One of the cutest pair of faces you could see. Especially when Russell was taking the food pellets from the keepers hand.
Not much else to report really.
Must say the the staff were friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately I didn't manage to get her name, but one of the 'bunny huggers' was especially nice and approachable. Was a real difference compared to recent experiences of Chester and Paignton.
The food was reasonable as well. The drinks were a little expensive but is was still over all value for money.
My only negative to take from the experience is that there are now more gift shops than attractions.
Bear in mind they're different species of bat - the Egyptians at Longleat are much less strictly nocturnal in my experience - I've seen them active in full daylight (at Exmoor, for example). While Chester's Rodrigues and Livingstone's may be reasonably active in the kind of light levels Longleat has there's no way the Seba's would be - and they're the best bit!
I don't mean to the levels of Longleat. Just a slight increase in the light level would make a bid difference.
In Chester it takes you 10 minutes to adjust fully to the light, by which time the staff are telling you to move on because you blocking the way through.
I know Chester is a more realistic exhibit but they either need to tell the staff to stop being pushy and rude to let people actually enjoy it or raise the levels a little so people can see the magnificent display a little quicker.
In Chester it takes you 10 minutes to adjust fully to the light, by which time the staff are telling you to move on because you blocking the way through.
I know Chester is a more realistic exhibit but they either need to tell the staff to stop being pushy and rude to let people actually enjoy it or raise the levels a little so people can see the magnificent display a little quicker.
Can't say I've had any problems with rudeness - in fact I've found the presenters there to be very helpful. Sounds like you may have caught them on bad day. I've never been asked to move along (or heard anyone else being asked).
It's happened a couple of times. I guess it must depend on who is presenting on the days we've been there.
I'm beginning to think my camera hates me. Looking through the photo's now and they are terrible. The wife has far better ones. Will take the best of both post some later.
I'm beginning to think my camera hates me. Looking through the photo's now and they are terrible. The wife has far better ones. Will take the best of both post some later.
Thanks for the info on the elephants
toucanwalk
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WOW!! they have definetley got things right with the chilean flamingos!! thats fantastic news.
Paulkarli08
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Charlie (Pride A) went off to Newquay Zoo to retire (even though he never bred)
One male (Pride B) moved to Blair Drummond Safari Park
3 others gone missing, presumed euthanised (Pride B)
New males will be brought in for Pride B towards the end of the year from another collection
One male (Pride B) moved to Blair Drummond Safari Park
3 others gone missing, presumed euthanised (Pride B)
New males will be brought in for Pride B towards the end of the year from another collection
yes there was an Animal Park Episode where they went to see them in France