Zoo di Napoli Naples Zoo?
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Yes, it has a certain interest to see the same facilities where species such as black rhinos, Arabian oryx, klipspringer and gherenuk have been breed.
Regarding the other collections, a MUST is represented by the Zoological Station funded by Anthon Dorn in 1872 with its public aquarium. It was for several decades one of the most important world scientific facilities and nowadays is still mainly a Research Centre run by CNR, but the aquarium maintain a notable historical importance
Regarding the other collections, a MUST is represented by the Zoological Station funded by Anthon Dorn in 1872 with its public aquarium. It was for several decades one of the most important world scientific facilities and nowadays is still mainly a Research Centre run by CNR, but the aquarium maintain a notable historical importance
colobus,
I am familiar with the rather interesting past of Zoo di Napoli. The animal collection dating to the period when Italy had access to NE Africa.
Can you fill us in on the new and current plans for the decripit Zoo di Napoli? Who is now the driving force/fundor of the new zoo (I hope it is nor city, nor central govt. due to financial imprority)?
K.B.
I am familiar with the rather interesting past of Zoo di Napoli. The animal collection dating to the period when Italy had access to NE Africa.
Can you fill us in on the new and current plans for the decripit Zoo di Napoli? Who is now the driving force/fundor of the new zoo (I hope it is nor city, nor central govt. due to financial imprority)?
K.B.
Hi K B,
The zoo is run by the Edenlandia Company, a leisure park found at the border of the zoo.
However development plans are made more difficult by the public property of the zoo area and the fact that it is fully protected by national law for its architectural relevance. It seems that an agreement was finally found on a future masterplan, but so far the necessary funds have not been yet secured.
The zoo is run by the Edenlandia Company, a leisure park found at the border of the zoo.
However development plans are made more difficult by the public property of the zoo area and the fact that it is fully protected by national law for its architectural relevance. It seems that an agreement was finally found on a future masterplan, but so far the necessary funds have not been yet secured.
Thanx colobus,
It seems that a complete overhaul along the lines of what Bioparco di Roma is long overdue and I hope this company can do justice to Zoo di Napoli's former cultural heritage and imbube new life into the facility.
I appreciate if you would be able to follow up once in a while ...!
K.B.
It seems that a complete overhaul along the lines of what Bioparco di Roma is long overdue and I hope this company can do justice to Zoo di Napoli's former cultural heritage and imbube new life into the facility.
I appreciate if you would be able to follow up once in a while ...!
K.B.
Zoo Di Napoli - Oct 2010
Following my earlier posts, I visited Zoo di Napoli last week (as well as the fabulous Anton Dohrn Aquarium (the oldest Aquarium in the world) no doubt a subject of a future post)....
I don't have a great deal to add to Bradipo's very accurate review from Feb of this year
http://www.zoochat.com/274/zoo-di-napoli-my-review-feb-131825/
The zoo remains dominated by empty cages/ enclosures and run down (if still very interesting from a historic perspective) buildings.
Willie the Fur Seal has now died and his enclosure (in the bear complex) is now occupied only by a large sign showing his picture and a note informing of the reason for his absence (although it would seem quite easy to open this area up for access by the Brown Bears).
The old monkey house (which until recently apparantely held Leopards - now moved elsewhere) was empty except for a lone (and by the looks of him extremely elderly) Masked Palm Civet - in fact his markings were so faded it took some time to actually identify what species the scraggly, brown, pacing individual actually was.
There is another fairly large enclosure right next to the old monkey house (not mentioned by Bradipo) which appears quite recently rennovated (with viewing window and wooden shelter) and is heavily planted and actually looks pretty good. Does anyone know what this was originally used for. It currently seems to hold a large group of Demoiselle Crane.
Overall, I would echo Bradipo's finishing comments - the zoo is pretty depressing as it currently stands (especially on quiet days - we were one of only approx. 10 visitors the afternoon we visited and this gave the place a very eery quality - like a place just waiting for the bulldozer to roll-in). It really felt like the zoo had been built and then literally left to the ravages of time without change/ maintenance since. There is certainly potential here - the grounds/ gardens are stunning (in fact the zoo almost spoils them by being there). A huge amount of investment would be required to bring it back to anything like a modern zoo should be and I would find it difficult to argue against anyone who suggested that some of the currently held species should not be there (elephant, tigers) unless funding could be found to improve their accomodation significantly. But much could be done with a relatively small budget and a step-wise approach with the existing enlosures by focusing on smaller mammals and birds (as has been done successfully at many other old zoos).
I will upload a small selection of photos shortly but if anyone is interested in additional photos of anything in particular please just ask (I took hundreds!).
Following my earlier posts, I visited Zoo di Napoli last week (as well as the fabulous Anton Dohrn Aquarium (the oldest Aquarium in the world) no doubt a subject of a future post)....
I don't have a great deal to add to Bradipo's very accurate review from Feb of this year
http://www.zoochat.com/274/zoo-di-napoli-my-review-feb-131825/
The zoo remains dominated by empty cages/ enclosures and run down (if still very interesting from a historic perspective) buildings.
Willie the Fur Seal has now died and his enclosure (in the bear complex) is now occupied only by a large sign showing his picture and a note informing of the reason for his absence (although it would seem quite easy to open this area up for access by the Brown Bears).
The old monkey house (which until recently apparantely held Leopards - now moved elsewhere) was empty except for a lone (and by the looks of him extremely elderly) Masked Palm Civet - in fact his markings were so faded it took some time to actually identify what species the scraggly, brown, pacing individual actually was.
There is another fairly large enclosure right next to the old monkey house (not mentioned by Bradipo) which appears quite recently rennovated (with viewing window and wooden shelter) and is heavily planted and actually looks pretty good. Does anyone know what this was originally used for. It currently seems to hold a large group of Demoiselle Crane.
Overall, I would echo Bradipo's finishing comments - the zoo is pretty depressing as it currently stands (especially on quiet days - we were one of only approx. 10 visitors the afternoon we visited and this gave the place a very eery quality - like a place just waiting for the bulldozer to roll-in). It really felt like the zoo had been built and then literally left to the ravages of time without change/ maintenance since. There is certainly potential here - the grounds/ gardens are stunning (in fact the zoo almost spoils them by being there). A huge amount of investment would be required to bring it back to anything like a modern zoo should be and I would find it difficult to argue against anyone who suggested that some of the currently held species should not be there (elephant, tigers) unless funding could be found to improve their accomodation significantly. But much could be done with a relatively small budget and a step-wise approach with the existing enlosures by focusing on smaller mammals and birds (as has been done successfully at many other old zoos).
I will upload a small selection of photos shortly but if anyone is interested in additional photos of anything in particular please just ask (I took hundreds!).
Perhaps the recent conference of EAZA in Verona has fired people into more action on Zoo di Napoli. As said before long overdue and a new vision futures zoo would do justice to the old Zoo di Napoli legacy ...
Sharak_Jek
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Last month I found a document about Naples zoo masterplan.
Here is the link
http://93.63.239.228/archivio/2009/Maggio/09/Roma/09-06-pag.pdf
Here is the link
http://93.63.239.228/archivio/2009/Maggio/09/Roma/09-06-pag.pdf
Hi there - can't get this link to work?
I had a quick flick through and found it very encouraging read. The Edenlandia group do seem to have some very good ideas for regenerating the park centred on European-Mediterranean, S.E. Asia and E./S. African savannah-forest.
Sharak_Jek
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You're right but I think Naples zoo will see the realization of the masterplan in
some years due to the lack of moneys and the finacial chrisis.
In these 2 years some animals were born:6 lins in 2009(only two survived
,a cammel and a fallow deer in 2010.
Perfect... thanks
Sharak_Jek
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Very sad news.
The society which owns the Naples zoo has declared bankrupt.
It's not known what will happen to the animals.
The society which owns the Naples zoo has declared bankrupt.
It's not known what will happen to the animals.
There is talk of it being rescued by a charity or the like, however, this is just talk at present, and a huge amount of money would be required (along with a flashy re-branding/advertising plan) to give the place a more positive energy. I will be sure to keep an eye and ear open for any news. It saddens me as the site has BAGS of potential!
It is only talk. We need concrete action on the part of Napoli people. The AR movement is hardly known for its commitment to improving zoos ...