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I'll be here tomorrow briefly, mainly to see the Spix's guan. Is there anything else for a species ticker to look out for?

And how muddy does it get? Worth wearing wellies?
 
The paths are all tarmac so no need for wellies. There's nothing too unusual species wise but check out the small reptile house in case they have anything new, the line-up changes a little over time. It might be interesting to see how things are progressing with the new carnivore enclosures.
Other than that I can't think of anything else of note. Enjoy your day.
 
oflory said:
I'll be here tomorrow briefly, mainly to see the Spix's guan. Is there anything else for a species ticker to look out for?
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The white-headed vulture, Brahminy Kite and spot-billed duck might be worth keeping your eyes-peeled for if you haven't seen them before. There was no sign of the aplomado falcon when I visited the couple months ago.
 
komodoskar said:
The white-headed vulture, Brahminy Kite and spot-billed duck might be worth keeping your eyes-peeled for if you haven't seen them before. There was no sign of the aplomado falcon when I visited the couple months ago.
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There are a number of off-show aviaries for birds of prey which take part in demonstrations. This time of year the demonstrations are likely to include birds hailing from colder regions such as Ural owl.
 
komodoskar said:
The white-headed vulture, Brahminy Kite and spot-billed duck might be worth keeping your eyes-peeled for if you haven't seen them before. There was no sign of the aplomado falcon when I visited the couple months ago.
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I have seen all of them before but Brahminy kites are one of my favourite birds, so good to know they are there! Will keep an eye out! Thanks
 
Ned said:
The paths are all tarmac so no need for wellies. There's nothing too unusual species wise but check out the small reptile house in case they have anything new, the line-up changes a little over time. It might be interesting to see how things are progressing with the new carnivore enclosures.
Other than that I can't think of anything else of note. Enjoy your day.
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Saw the guan and a bonus lifer of Bredl's python. Enjoyed the zoo, even with the exotic animals, it still feels very farm-like, but I don't think that is entirely to its detriment. It was very busy with young families - the new Bristol Zoo Project has its work cut out to compete with "the big animals".

There was no sign of the Brahminy kites or aplomado falcons, though the kites were signed.
 
The Aplomado Falcons weren't signed on my visit in June 2023, either, which was of course quite a while ago now. I suspect they have either left the collection, and ZTL is outdated, or they are offshow and only used for the flight shows, which I did not attend.
 
 
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Interesting that he is the last tiger from the same rescue mission as Wildheart's most recent tiger rescues

RESCUE TIGER APPEAL

As part of Project Carnivora, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has set out by far it’s biggest and boldest mission. To build a forever home for rescue tiger, Aqua.

We now need YOUR help to turn a story of pain and survival into one of hope and healing. Every donation no matter how small takes us one step closer to bringing Aqua home.

Rescue Tiger Appeal
 
Embu said:
Interesting that he is the last tiger from the same rescue mission as Wildheart's most recent tiger rescues

RESCUE TIGER APPEAL

As part of Project Carnivora, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has set out by far it’s biggest and boldest mission. To build a forever home for rescue tiger, Aqua.

We now need YOUR help to turn a story of pain and survival into one of hope and healing. Every donation no matter how small takes us one step closer to bringing Aqua home.

Rescue Tiger Appeal
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Another “rescue” money making scheme. Funny how it’s always big cats and bears isn’t it
 
You could add bears, parrots, reptiles and, to some degree, elephants to the list. Bristol Zoo Project are getting rescue African Greys but they're not as attention grabbing as big cats or primates.
 
jtrbmvcq said:
Another “rescue” money making scheme. Funny how it’s always big cats and bears isn’t it
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Why is this a problem though? They're always successful in drumming up sufficient funding that goes straight into the Zoo itself, even if the "rescues" tend to be exaggerated I genuinely don't see a problem with it.

It's probably always large carnivores because people empathise with them more for one, thanks to personification in media. But also they are insanely expensive to move around, and generally most at risk of being euthanised if no home can be found quickly.
 
Ned said:
You could add bears, parrots, reptiles and, to some degree, elephants to the list. Bristol Zoo Project are getting rescue African Greys but they're not as attention grabbing as big cats or primates.
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Obviously elephants are the biggest(no pun intended) rescue story any collection could have but rescues come in all shapes and sizes and collections(if they have the space) are happy to offer a permanent home to whichever animal is in need.

I feel that NA are offering a tiger that's in need of a permanent secure home the chance to live out his days in peace and that's all good in my book
 
cerperal said:
Why is this a problem though? They're always successful in drumming up sufficient funding that goes straight into the Zoo itself, even if the "rescues" tend to be exaggerated I genuinely don't see a problem with it.

It's probably always large carnivores because people empathise with them more for one, thanks to personification in media. But also they are insanely expensive to move around, and generally most at risk of being euthanised if no home can be found quickly.
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Come to think of it, bit off topic. But wasn't it the rescue of 13 lions from Romania that put Yorkshire Wildlife Park on the map?

But you have pretty much hit the nail on the head on that subject. Because we're so used to seeing these large carnivores as the most deadly and most striking animals in the wild and media. Seeing any of them broken, suffering and barely able to stand is what motivates people to act and see them survive and live out their days in peace.

Which like you said, is needed due to the cost and risk involved in moving and handling those animals.

As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter what animal NA or any collection is working to rescue. If it means getting people to help end an animals suffering and give the peace and care every captive animal should have, then that's all the reason I need to lend my aid to them.
 
I visited for the first time.

My thoughts.
  • Elephant Eden and the spectacled bear enclosure are fantastic exhibits.
  • I was surprised at how compact the whole site is. Very little space that isn't utillsed in one way or another. I guess when they add new exhibits they just expand the zoo further into the farmland.
  • A very ABC collection. Very little space is given to animals the average person would not have heard of. Possibly just the brahminy kite and some of the species in the reptile house.
  • Is the Asiatic short clawed otter exhibit new? It isn't on the map and the wooden parts of it looked new. It is a lot larger than most otter enclosures.
  • The only references to religion are some quotes from the initial founders in an exhibition about the history of the zoo. As it said they were in their 60s when it was founded in 1999, I presume someone else has since taken over running the zoo and that is why religion is no longer mentioned.
  • If they keep adding species at the rate they have been it is a major zoo in the making.
  • Comparing the lion enclosure to the map it looks like it has shrunk temporarily for the development of Project Carnivora. The right had side of the lion enclosure is part of the development. To compensate though it appears the lion enclosure is being extended at the rear.
 
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