zoogiraffe
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If you meen kerry the last Phayres Langur outside of South East Asia,she died of old age a couple of years ago!
Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo news 2013 #2
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Any idea what species will go into the old wild cat enclosure?
I really do hope it is more along the theme of the Bornean longhouse. As it was before it really was soooo out of place and context!!?
I really do hope it is more along the theme of the Bornean longhouse. As it was before it really was soooo out of place and context!!?
not yet, with the new steel meshing on the old wildcat enclosure im wondering if thats where they might be going
yes it was indeed that kerry, we stopped going for a couple of years due to... well a little disapointment really, shame shes gone
actually proposed to my wife in the orangutan house, that was 10 years ago, only missed those two years since, other than that its been every 2/3 weeks reguallar
yes it was indeed that kerry, we stopped going for a couple of years due to... well a little disapointment really, shame shes gone
actually proposed to my wife in the orangutan house, that was 10 years ago, only missed those two years since, other than that its been every 2/3 weeks reguallar
josh_08
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Twycross Visit (30/6/13)
Had a short visit today, mainly to see the gorilla's and Lope in particular. The gorilla's have had a new shade house constructed which they have been using. This slightly limits the view for visitors but is better for the gorilla's as it gives them more privacy. Biddy, Asante and Lope's name signs have been taken down.
Had a short visit today, mainly to see the gorilla's and Lope in particular. The gorilla's have had a new shade house constructed which they have been using. This slightly limits the view for visitors but is better for the gorilla's as it gives them more privacy. Biddy, Asante and Lope's name signs have been taken down.
Yellow-throated martens
Looking at the newest version of the map on the zoo's website (Twycross Zoo Map | Twycross Zoo | World Primate Centre), the yellow-throated martens are shown to be in an enclosure by the Bornean longhouse, near the bush/dog coati mix and the caracaras. Is that the old wildcat enclosure?
Looking at the newest version of the map on the zoo's website (Twycross Zoo Map | Twycross Zoo | World Primate Centre), the yellow-throated martens are shown to be in an enclosure by the Bornean longhouse, near the bush/dog coati mix and the caracaras. Is that the old wildcat enclosure?
It is, yeah. I'd like to see that area rethemed or even de-themed, as has been said before, there's not as lot of Borneo about it!
Whilst, if correct, I'm quite excited to finally see the Yellow-throated Martins (great beasts) on display I'm a little concerned the old Wild Cat enclosure is a little on the small side for a mustelid of their size which, in my experience, can tend towards stereotyping. Time will tell (they may be enlarging the enclosure for all I know).
zoogiraffe
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It was because the then Director liked the idea of it,what more reason would you need than that!Have to wonder just how many visitors actually realise they are looking at genuine Bornean Log Canoes!I never figured out why Twycross built the Borneo Longhouse exhibit in the first place- was it because the lady left money for it? IMO it is just a cultural exhibit which has no connection with anything else at Twycross at all.
In that case, maybe running a Museum of Anthropology might have suited better than Zoo management!
Perhaps the original intention of purchasing the canoes was to sail everybody down the river
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Perhaps the original intention of purchasing the canoes was to sail everybody down the river
Nah, I reckon the intention was to serve as a reminder that the Director at the time was taking Twycross up **** creek without a paddle!
Just saw this:
Vacancies - Biaza
Twycross advertising for a new CEO. I wonder what impact, if any, this will have on future developments at the zoo?
Vacancies - Biaza
Twycross advertising for a new CEO. I wonder what impact, if any, this will have on future developments at the zoo?
The current CEO is just ad interim and remains part of the Council / Advisory Board. She was never meant to be in this position long term and given the range of developments since she is doing a good job. I assume they are looking for someone with both zoological and managerial skills.
Managerial skills yes, but at the bottom the advert says they will consider candidates from a swathe of other areas other than Zoological- Leisure, Industry etc. I guess it will depend who fits the bill best overall.
She left almost a year ago now, having "resigned"; there has been an interim CEO since then.
Male Chimpanzee, Louis passed away yesterday aged 37. Statement from the zoos Facebook
Twycross Zoo is very saddened to report that Louis, one of the longest standing members of our chimpanzee family, passed away yesterday.
During his 37 years Louis was well loved and respected for his gentle and caring nature, and will be greatly missed by all. His long-time companion Choppers is doing well and will be introduced to some of the other chimps in the near future.
It is a very sad time for keepers and staff here at the zoo and we would like to thank you for your continued support.
Twycross Zoo is very saddened to report that Louis, one of the longest standing members of our chimpanzee family, passed away yesterday.
During his 37 years Louis was well loved and respected for his gentle and caring nature, and will be greatly missed by all. His long-time companion Choppers is doing well and will be introduced to some of the other chimps in the near future.
It is a very sad time for keepers and staff here at the zoo and we would like to thank you for your continued support.