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[ZooNews2024]

I think the parent stock were sourced from Africa?

Yes.
2.2 were born at Hamerton last year to the imported parents (1.1 to CZ and 1.1 to Newquay) and Hamerton have another litter of 3 this year.
Dvur Kralove has an imported pair from a different source, but these have not bred; and neither have any others recently outside Moscow. Historically though of course, Havana and others. Port Lympne bred them, but there seems to be no record of rearing or subsequent dispersal. The last remaining old animal from PL is now at Prague, along with one from Kronberg.
Lets hope DK manage it!
The un-related male Hamerton had sourced in SA has now fallen through - lets hope another zoo steps up to the mark. They didnt bother with Grison or Golden Possums, or several others.

 

[polarbear]

I hope they can eventually exchange one of the pair for an unrelated animal and build a larger enclosure for breeding: the disused area of the old bamboo maze (opposite the otters) might be suitable.

The old bamboo maze was earmarked for a new lion enclosure, but fell through due to Covid and the resulting issues which then resulted in the lions moving to Paignton, so could be a possibility for development when (if) funds allow.

 

[Al]

Yes.
2.2 were born at Hamerton last year to the imported parents (1.1 to CZ and 1.1 to Newquay) .

Sorry which zoo is CZ?

 

[Jana]

Sorry which zoo is CZ?

Na Hrádečku (a small private zoo). It now has brown, spoted and striped hyenas and plans for aardwolves.

 

[TeaLovingDave]

Port Lympne bred them, but there seems to be no record of rearing or subsequent dispersal.

They successfully reared on at least two occasions that I know of, and in both cases Damian Aspinall ended up pulling his standard-issue "send the young back into the wild without any attempt to ensure they will survive there, and call it conservation" tactic.

 

[Al]

The private Berlin collection received 2.1 from the feral wild animal project, it’s a pity one of these males couldn’t move to Hamerton to pair with the single female

 

[TNT]

The private Berlin collection received 2.1 from the feral wild animal project, it’s a pity one of these males couldn’t move to Hamerton to pair with the single female

Further to that, I believe it's mother and two sons.

 

[Al]

The female came in a separate import from the two younger males so I believe they are unrelated of memory serves me right.

 

[TNT]

The female came in a separate import from the two younger males so I believe they are unrelated of memory serves me right.

Interesting! Happy to be corrected if that's the case.

 

[dillotest0]

The un-related male Hamerton had sourced in SA has now fallen through

how so?

 

[ZooNews2024]

how so?

From what I understand the supplying zoo reneged on the agreement and sold the animal (and several others of other species) elsewhere. Hamerton lost a LOT of money, but I dont know any details.

They successfully reared on at least two occasions that I know of, and in both cases Damian Aspinall ended up pulling his standard-issue "send the young back into the wild without any attempt to ensure they will survive there, and call it conservation" tactic.

Thank you TLD, I could not find that info.
Sending them back to the 'wild' could explain why they do not appear on any records.

 

[ZooNews2024]

The private Berlin collection received 2.1 from the feral wild animal project, it’s a pity one of these males couldn’t move to Hamerton to pair with the single female

That is interesting, too. The surviving pair of Tanzanian Aardwolves from the babies imported by Dalton, were kept singly until they died, maybe this will happen again?

The female came in a separate import from the two younger males so I believe they are unrelated of memory serves me right.

A separate import does not mean they are unrelated, at all. They could be from the same source and might even be from the same parents.

 

[Al]

You are 100% correct, I am purely giving information from what I was told at the time.

 

[TriUK]

Well done Newquay, this is a real coup. I hope, in time, they become more visible to visitors. I’m excited to see them.

 

[JonWild]

Visited Newquay on Monday and the male brown hyena seems to have settled in fairly well, while the female only stuck her head out from the underneath the platform in the indoor area and continued to pace up and down along the wall while the male got pretty up close to the glass while eating a piece of meat. Keepers ended up closing the viewing for the rest of my visit there but I was able to catch some decent pictures of the male hyena which I will post later today.

 

[Smaggledagle]

2 Pieces of June 2025 News / Piece of July 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On April 29th, the zoo announced that 2 Humboldt penguins hatched a few weeks apart.

Newquay Zoo

On June 6th, the zoo announced they named the penguins Chipotle and Sriracha, respectively.

Newquay Zoo

On June 25th, it was announced that the zoo transferred 3 crowned lemurs to Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Paignton Zoo

On July 21st, it was reported that the zoo's former owner from 1994 to 2003, Mike Thomas, sadly passed away on June 22nd at age 84.

Ex-teacher who transformed famous Cornish attraction dies

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On August 15th, the zoo announced that a superb fruit dove hatched, which is on exhibit.

Newquay Zoo

 

[FBBird]

2 Pieces of June 2025 News / Piece of July 2025 News Not Mentioned:


On June 6th, the zoo announced they named the penguins Chipotle and Sriracha, respectively.

Newquay Zoo

On June 25th, it was announced that the zoo transferred 3 crowned lemurs to Paignton Zoo in Devon.

Paignton Zoo

On July 21st, it was reported that the zoo's former owner from 1994 to 2003, Mike Thomas, sadly passed away on June 22nd at age 84.

Ex-teacher who transformed famous Cornish attraction dies

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On August 15th, the zoo announced that a superb fruit dove hatched, which is on exhibit.

Newquay Zoo

Are there any Crowned Lemurs left at Newquay, or have they gone out of the species?

 

[TNT]

Are there any Crowned Lemurs left at Newquay, or have they gone out of the species?

Last I heard they still had a pair.

 

[JonWild]

Are there any Crowned Lemurs left at Newquay, or have they gone out of the species?

On my visit a few weeks ago they still had at least one individual.

 

[Haliaeetus]

SHAUN the Brazilian (Lowland) Tapir has passed away at only 5 years. He suffered severe health issues.
Newquay Zoo on Instagram: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shaun, our beloved 5-year-old South American tapir. Shaun passed away on Sunday 17 August, when he was humanely euthanised due to his declining condition. In recent months, Shaun had been experiencing ongoing issues with colic that were impacting his quality of life. Despite the expertise of our veterinary staff and all possible efforts, Shaun’s condition sadly deteriorated, and the compassionate decision was made to euthanise him on welfare grounds. Shaun was born here at Newquay Zoo on 15 August 2020 and was a cherished member of our South American enclosure family. He was popular on social media and became something of a celebrity with visitors. Born to parents Al Capone and Emily (who sadly passed away in 2022), Shaun was mentored by his devoted father throughout his life, allowing him to develop the gentle, curious personality that made him so special. One of his keepers, Tracey Twomey, shared her thoughts: “From the moment he was born he stole everyone’s hearts. Knowing that Shaun had been poorly for a while hasn’t made this any easier at all, but I know we can take comfort that he had the best life possible with us and he knew how loved he was all the time including in his final moments.” His dad will continue to be closely monitored by his dedicated keepers. We understand that many visitors formed special connections with Shaun over the years, and his passing will be deeply felt. We welcome messages of condolence, which can be shared with Shaun’s keeper team, who knew him best."