So, what's going to happen now with the old Rhinoceros enclosure? Would be a shame to leave such a big space empty...
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It’s a really pertinent question. As far as I know, they want to bring more rhino in, but I understand that they are obliged to make improvements first to meet the new zoo licensing regulations, such as underfloor heating? The zoo is skint, so it’s difficult to know how they’ll proceed? I think it could be adapted to make a fantastic Okapi exhibit. As it’s in the centre of the zoo and they’ve used construction barriers it stands out like a sore thumb. Maybe an inter-zoo loan of camel or llama could work until they get some funds, but another empty area isn’t a good look!
[QUOTE="TriUK, post: 16603] I think it could be adapted to make a fantastic Okapi [/QUOTE]
Agree. The record with Black rhino hasn't been great though it started off well enough with the birth of the one calf Zuri.I think Okapi might be a good alternative as a replacement.
Agree. The record with Black rhino hasn't been great though it started off well enough with the birth of the one calf Zuri.I think Okapi might be a good alternative as a replacement.
DEATH-DEFYING CLIMBERS SET TO MAKE THEIR DEBUT AT PAIGNTON ZOO • Paignton Zoo
There is some good footage of them climbing on social media (PZ’s page).
There is some good footage of them climbing on social media (PZ’s page).
The acquisition of Markhor is brilliant and I like how Paignton have marketed their arrival. I used to love watching the Tur and the Barbary Sheep in there.
Questions for anyone who may know: Can Takin & Markhor be mixed and are Markhor more common in EU zoos, for eventual breeding arrangements?
Questions for anyone who may know: Can Takin & Markhor be mixed and are Markhor more common in EU zoos, for eventual breeding arrangements?
I’m told they can be mixed, Zootierliste will show which zoos have Markhor
Does anyone know what's happened with the Collared peccaries? They've been removed from the current holding which means Amazona zoo are now the only British holder of this species.
Yes, it appears they have gone. I’m not sure, but they were an older group - perhaps they’ve died out or been PTS on welfare grounds? They were moved to a small paddock on the hillside near the wallaby and mostly went unnoticed in recent times. I dearly hope it’s nothing g tragic like a disease that has caused so much heartache & strife in recent times!
My fear is that they will move the wallabies more centrally (which could be positive) in the zoo and then close off that entire hillside area. It has so much potential if only the finances allowed!
Some much needed good news from Paignton
Spotted at Paignton Zoo this Halloween... a ghost-white baby monkey!
Say hello to Limba, our newest arrival – a rare king colobus infant born in the early hours of 22 October to proud mum Lola! With her snowy white fur and jet-black eyes, Limba is stealing the show in Monkey Heights this half term.
King colobus babies are born completely white, a clever trick of nature that helps mums keep track of them as they’re passed around the family group. You’ll likely spot Limba being cuddled by both Lola and grandma Ivy!
Native to the rainforests of West Africa, king colobus monkeys are classified as Endangered, with wild populations dropping by over 50% in the last 30 years due to habitat loss and hunting. Paignton Zoo is one of just 13 European zoos helping protect this incredible species.
Over the next six months, her fur will transform into the dramatic black-and-white coat that makes king colobus monkeys so striking, complete with a flowing white shoulder cape and fluffy facial fringes.
Limba is named in honour of her late father, Limbali, who sadly passed away earlier this month. Her birth is a beacon of hope for the future of her species and a testament to the importance of conservation breeding programmes.
Spotted at Paignton Zoo this Halloween... a ghost-white baby monkey!
Say hello to Limba, our newest arrival – a rare king colobus infant born in the early hours of 22 October to proud mum Lola! With her snowy white fur and jet-black eyes, Limba is stealing the show in Monkey Heights this half term.
King colobus babies are born completely white, a clever trick of nature that helps mums keep track of them as they’re passed around the family group. You’ll likely spot Limba being cuddled by both Lola and grandma Ivy!
Native to the rainforests of West Africa, king colobus monkeys are classified as Endangered, with wild populations dropping by over 50% in the last 30 years due to habitat loss and hunting. Paignton Zoo is one of just 13 European zoos helping protect this incredible species.
Over the next six months, her fur will transform into the dramatic black-and-white coat that makes king colobus monkeys so striking, complete with a flowing white shoulder cape and fluffy facial fringes.Limba is named in honour of her late father, Limbali, who sadly passed away earlier this month. Her birth is a beacon of hope for the future of her species and a testament to the importance of conservation breeding programmes.
RARE ‘GHOST-WHITE’ MONKEY BABY MAKES HALLOWEEN DEBUT AT PAIGNTON ZOO • Paignton ZooSome much needed good news from Paignton
Spotted at Paignton Zoo this Halloween... a ghost-white baby monkey!
Say hello to Limba, our newest arrival – a rare king colobus infant born in the early hours of 22 October to proud mum Lola! With her snowy white fur and jet-black eyes, Limba is stealing the show in Monkey Heights this half term.
King colobus babies are born completely white, a clever trick of nature that helps mums keep track of them as they’re passed around the family group. You’ll likely spot Limba being cuddled by both Lola and grandma Ivy!
Native to the rainforests of West Africa, king colobus monkeys are classified as Endangered, with wild populations dropping by over 50% in the last 30 years due to habitat loss and hunting. Paignton Zoo is one of just 13 European zoos helping protect this incredible species.
Limba is named in honour of her late father, Limbali, who sadly passed away earlier this month. Her birth is a beacon of hope for the future of her species and a testament to the importance of conservation breeding programmes.
…, from PZ website.
I hope Blackpool or one of the other holders can make another male available but perhaps not till this baby is safely past its infancy....
According to their FB page, the Diana Monkeys have been given access to the large plane tree in their enclosure at 'Monkey Heights' ThIs is an innovative step, made possible by adding some connecting ropes to the tree. Great idea as long as there are no escapes. I often thought it was a pity the Monkeys are prevented access to those big trees in their enclosures, but at least there is one group that can now.
Yes, it’s fantastic to see & gives the exhibit a whole new dimension. The squirrel monkeys are due to move onto the old Swamp Monkey island near the gorillas, freeing that enclosure up, potentially, for the Pied Tamarin’s that are mostly off show in the small monkey house between lemur island and the Orangs.
I’d love to see the Spider monkeys given much more height in their enclosure at some point.
I agree: it's an excellent move, but I wonder whether the Dianas will need to be kept off in the spring to prevent them destroying the leaf buds. I doubt whether the same could be done for the colobus as I think they might try to eat every leaf, but they might try it with the crested macacques.
I too thought about the leaf-bud damage in Spring. But once thy have had access to the tree, will it be so easy to stop them again now they've got the habit? I agree the Colobus being leafeaters would be more likely to denude their tree of leaves, except at present there are only two + baby. It might work for the Macaques or even the Mangabeys though. From memory there are three Plane trees in four enclosures (Dianas, Mangabeys, Crested Macaques,Colobus) so one enclosure hasn't got a tree anyway?
The guard wires around the trunk of the Diana's tree are still in place. If I remember correctly, they get access to the branches by a thick rope running across from a climbing frame, so I presume this could be removed if required. The mangabey's enclosure has no tree, just a couple of old palm stumps.
There was discussion many years ago between the head of mammals, the primate team and the Head Curator, about mixing the Diana & Colobus and allowing access to both paddocks. This was at the same time they wanted to add monkeys to the gorilla island and they built Naomi (female gibbon) a house (now Pied Tamarin) at the end of the Orang Isla ds to have mixed acccess to the orang facilities. Lowland Anoa we’re also temporarily mixed with the Sulawesi Macacques (house now for sand lizard).
The Markhor were already in the quarry on our visit last week, as mentioned by others in this thread.
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My apologies, I must have overlooked this