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So glad to see Aqua has finally arrived in his forever home. It does look fantastic.

Biggest question I have is why did they have such a huge target of £175,000 yet they only raised(on the fundraising page alone) £5,499 unless they received a huge donation from an outsider?

Either way he's home and fingers crossed he has plenty of years left to enjoy.
 
Has it been said anywhere which type of tiger Aqua is? Or is he a non-descript hybrid? Either way, I'm making plans my first ever visit to Noah's Ark (and the West Country in general) in either Spring or Summer 2027, so I'm hoping Aqua has a long, happy life in his new home and he's still around by the time I get there.
 
Jambi said:
Has it been said anywhere which type of tiger Aqua is? Or is he a non-descript hybrid? Either way, I'm making plans my first ever visit to Noah's Ark (and the West Country in general) in either Spring or Summer 2027, so I'm hoping Aqua has a long, happy life in his new home and he's still around by the time I get there.
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I doubt they have any records of his history considering he was discovered in the back of a truck being illegally transported(He could well have been illegally bred?)
No details were ever released as to where Aqua & the others had come from or where destined to go(this was either classified information or still unknown).

I don't even know how old Aqua or his compatriots(Softi & Toph at Wildheart) are
 
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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm on Instagram: "After many years of welcoming visitors, our Reptile House has reached the end of its life. Following a recent building survey, we found that certain parts of the building no longer meet modern safety standards, and we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to permanently close it to the public. As one of the oldest buildings on site - originally converted from historic dairy farm buildings – even with significant re-building work, the reptile house would still be an excessive consumer of energy for heating and would require unsustainably high levels of ongoing maintenance simply to be operational. In line with our commitment to sustainability, ethical resource use and providing the best possible experiences for our visitors, retiring the building is the most responsible step forward. We want to reassure you that Nuru, our much-loved crocodile, is still visible during your visit from her external viewing windows. Our dedicated keeper team is currently working to secure suitable new homes for the other reptiles, with trusted organisations where their specialist needs can be met to the highest standards. In the meantime, they will continue receiving exceptional husbandry and attentive care behind the scenes. Our award-winning Giant Tortoise House, home to our impressive group of Aldabra tortoises, remains open as normal. Thank you for all the enthusiasm, curiosity and support you’ve shown the Reptile House over the years. As we continue to grow and improve, we remain committed to outstanding animal care, memorable visitor experiences and building a more sustainable future for the Zoo, with conservation at the heart of all we do. "

The zoo has announced that their reptile house will be permanently closed. Nile crocodile Nuru will remain on display, and the remainder of the reptiles will be off-display until they can be rehomed.
 
Cissa-thalassina said:
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm on Instagram: "After many years of welcoming visitors, our Reptile House has reached the end of its life. Following a recent building survey, we found that certain parts of the building no longer meet modern safety standards, and we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to permanently close it to the public. As one of the oldest buildings on site - originally converted from historic dairy farm buildings – even with significant re-building work, the reptile house would still be an excessive consumer of energy for heating and would require unsustainably high levels of ongoing maintenance simply to be operational. In line with our commitment to sustainability, ethical resource use and providing the best possible experiences for our visitors, retiring the building is the most responsible step forward. We want to reassure you that Nuru, our much-loved crocodile, is still visible during your visit from her external viewing windows. Our dedicated keeper team is currently working to secure suitable new homes for the other reptiles, with trusted organisations where their specialist needs can be met to the highest standards. In the meantime, they will continue receiving exceptional husbandry and attentive care behind the scenes. Our award-winning Giant Tortoise House, home to our impressive group of Aldabra tortoises, remains open as normal. Thank you for all the enthusiasm, curiosity and support you’ve shown the Reptile House over the years. As we continue to grow and improve, we remain committed to outstanding animal care, memorable visitor experiences and building a more sustainable future for the Zoo, with conservation at the heart of all we do. "

The zoo has announced that their reptile house will be permanently closed. Nile crocodile Nuru will remain on display, and the remainder of the reptiles will be off-display until they can be rehomed.
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I wonder (hope) that, though there will no longer be public access to the building, the removal of other species within might allow an expansion to the crocodile pool as it is cramped at best already.
 
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Cissa-thalassina said:
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm on Instagram: "After many years of welcoming visitors, our Reptile House has reached the end of its life. Following a recent building survey, we found that certain parts of the building no longer meet modern safety standards, and we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to permanently close it to the public. As one of the oldest buildings on site - originally converted from historic dairy farm buildings – even with significant re-building work, the reptile house would still be an excessive consumer of energy for heating and would require unsustainably high levels of ongoing maintenance simply to be operational. In line with our commitment to sustainability, ethical resource use and providing the best possible experiences for our visitors, retiring the building is the most responsible step forward. We want to reassure you that Nuru, our much-loved crocodile, is still visible during your visit from her external viewing windows. Our dedicated keeper team is currently working to secure suitable new homes for the other reptiles, with trusted organisations where their specialist needs can be met to the highest standards. In the meantime, they will continue receiving exceptional husbandry and attentive care behind the scenes. Our award-winning Giant Tortoise House, home to our impressive group of Aldabra tortoises, remains open as normal. Thank you for all the enthusiasm, curiosity and support you’ve shown the Reptile House over the years. As we continue to grow and improve, we remain committed to outstanding animal care, memorable visitor experiences and building a more sustainable future for the Zoo, with conservation at the heart of all we do. "

The zoo has announced that their reptile house will be permanently closed. Nile crocodile Nuru will remain on display, and the remainder of the reptiles will be off-display until they can be rehomed.
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Probably for the best as it was definitely one of the ugliest and most cramped reptile houses at a British zoo, though I have always had a soft spot for it. It did well to balance out a mammal-centric collection and the cheap, almost pet shop-like feel contributed to the farm atmosphere of the whole place. Above all it was the first place I ever saw a Nile Crocodile, so I’m very pleased to hear that the last one of those will be remaining visible via the outdoor window. That said, I’ve always found that window to be too reflective to allow sufficient viewing so hopefully this is resolved.
 
Dwarf mongoose have arrived at Noah's Ark. There are at least eight of them, all very lively and currently living in part of the meerkat enclosure. Where as the meerkats had previously had access to two enclosures which were joined by a tunnel under a public path, the tunnel is now blocked off, thus confining the meerkats to one side and the mongooses to the other. The mongoose also have access to an indoor area in the former reptile house.
I guess they must have come from one of the recently closed collections?
 
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