Folly Farm News from Folly farm

On September 27th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) African grey-crowned cranes named Farkle, Fergus, and Felicia hatched on September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively which are now on exhibit.

Also on September 27th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) vasa parrot hatched.

A little bit of sunshine on this wet and windy day… Meet the newest arrivals to the zoo, endangered African grey crowned crane chicks - Farkle, Fergus... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo | Facebook
Baby boom continues with arrival of three crowned crane chicks
 
The first ever Black Rhino "Glyndwr" who was born at Folly Farm in 2020 has recently moved on to Flamingo Land Resort as part of a managed breeding programme. He appears to have settled in really well at his new home. Over the coming months, he will meet the other Rhinos at Flamingo Land.

He became very popular and will sadly be missed by staff and visitors.
 
On February 10th, the farm announced that (0.0.3) Ryeland sheep were born. On February 19th, the farm announced a further (0.0.2) Ryeland sheep were born. On February 29th, the farm announced (0.0.5) more Ryeland sheep were born.

Woohoo - half term is here and it is officially the start of our daily opening for the season! Oh - and did we mention we have our first... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook
Lambing at Folly Farm | Can you ‘baa-lieve’ how adorable these floofy faces are?! ❤️ The farm team sure have been busy this lambing season We’re pleased to say that you... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook
First taste of grass for these lovely ryeland lambs earlier this week… There’s also some torwen lambs in the barn - a Welsh breed - just in time for... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook

On March 20th, the farm announced they acquired a (0.1) Suffolk Punch horse named Lilly from the Easton Farm Park in Suffolk which is now on exhibit.

Welcome to the farm family Lily! We recently welcomed a beautiful, rare Suffolk Punch to the farm... Lily is a 14 year old retired brood mare, who... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook
Rare Suffolk Punch 'Lily' Joins the Farm

On March 21st, the farm announced that (0.0.5+) domestic chickens (breed(s) not specified) hatched.

Look what arrived just in time for Easter! ❤️ These little ‘beans’ are Heinz variety breeds… Nope not THE Heinz UK (but can you see what we did there)?! ….All arrived recently in our Hen Hatchery in the barn for you to visit this Easter holidays. Eggs-citing stuff!! See what else is happening during the Easter break on our website. https://www.folly-farm.co.uk/news/egg-stra-treats-in-store-at-folly-this-easter/ Just two more sleeps! #heinz #heinzuk #chicks #heinzvarietybreeds #henhatchery #barn #farm #cute #newarrivals #babyanimals #easterchicks #easter #easterholidays #eggs-cited | Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo

On March 22nd, the farm announced that (0.0.2+) Balwen Welsh Mountain sheep were born.

More Easter newbies in time for the school holidays! Our Balwen lambs are a Welsh mountain breed that’s classed as an ‘at risk’ species on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist. They can be seen alongside other rare breeds in our farm paddocks. Take a walk or ride on our Land Train to explore this area. ❤️ #lambs #sheep #farm #barn #rarebreed #welsh #welshbreed #easterlambs #easter #easterholidays #eggscited | Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo

On March 27th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named Casa Nova from the Hamerton Zoo in Huntingdonshire which is on exhibit in Sloth Forest.

Exciting announcement...(Are you ready for this?)! We're super excited to introduce you to our new arrival. Meet breeding male sloth "Casa" Nova, who... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook
A sloth nursery on the horizon for Folly Farm
 
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There are now 2 cotton topped tamarin at folly in the tropical trails building where they used to house the green iguana. They have also started construction on the former ocelot enclosure site near the rhinos.
 
Sad news announced this morning

With great sadness we announce the death of Rudi, one of our Rothschild hybrid giraffe.

Rudi, joined us from Longleat Safari Park, with his half brother Dr Shrimp, in 2021 and were a popular duo alongside long-term resident Rian.
Our thoughts at this sad time are with the dedicated Folly Farm keepers who cared for him on a daily basis and for whom his loss is most greatly felt.

Our keeping team have been monitoring Rudi’s growth for a while alongside our veterinary partners but following his deteriorating health over recent weeks he was found collapsed. In discussion with our zoo team, management and our expert veterinary partners we took the difficult decision to put Rudi to sleep to stop further suffering. A post mortem revealed he had congenital heart disease, a long-term pre-existing health condition likely present from birth.
 
On May 7th, the farm announced that 2+ Jacob sheep were born.

Jacob ewes and lambs in the barn! CUTE! ❤️ #lambs #jacobewes #barn #farm #newarrivals #barnbabies #babyanimals #omg | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo | Facebook

On May 14th, the farm announced that 6 Tamworth x saddleback pig hybrids were born on May 10th.

Piglets!!! ❤️ We have six of these super cute piggy snoots that were born to mum, ‘Biscuit’ the Tamworth sow - and dad, ‘’Norman’ the... | By Folly Farm Adventure Park & ZooFacebook

On May 28th, the farm announced that 2+ Anglo Nubian goats and 2+ Dorset sheep were born. Also on May 28th, the farm announced that 2+ domestic chickens (breed(s) not specified) hatched.

Baby boom in the barn! Anglo Nubian kids , Dorset x lambs sheep, and lots of floofy chicks in the Hen Hatchery! #babyanimals #farmanimals #lambs #goatkids #chicks #henhatchery #cuties #farmlife #barn #farm #sofloofy | Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo

On June 12th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.2) pink-backed pelicans named Olga and Svetlana from Zoo Duisburg in Germany on April 18th which are now on exhibit in Pelican Lake.

Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
In a flap over new arrivals at Pelican Lake
 
I've just had a look through some ZTL inventories and noticed Asian black bears had been put down as a recent former holding for Folly Farm. Though I couldn't seem to find any proof/photos of them ever being kept here? o_O
 
i can confirm that folly has never had bears. but i do think it time for folly to get another big attraction animal like big cats or even bears. it just feel like there has been no major developments since the Asian adventure.
 
Zoofan189 said:
i can confirm that folly has never had bears. but i do think it time for folly to get another big attraction animal like big cats or even bears. it just feel like there has been no major developments since the Asian adventure.
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This might help - ZootierlisteHomepage

I unable to see any bears on the list, but it does give you current and pervious holding.
 
I already have an account on there and have corrected some false holdings.

Maybe someone can put down a list of what species have left and I can switch them around. :)
 
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