Should have done it decades ago IMO. Apart from causing traffic jams and a danger to the animals from more impatient drivers overtaking etc, I've always thought it dangerous and unhygienic for visitors too- animal saliva transferred onto the hands of children, the chance of being bitten or 'horned'. I'm not being a killjoy(or am I..) but I have never approved of it and glad they have finally stopped it.
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Should have done it decades ago IMO. Apart from causing traffic jams and a danger to the animals from more impatient drivers overtaking etc, I've always thought it dangerous and unhygienic for visitors too- animal saliva transferred onto the hands of children, the chance of being bitten or 'horned'. I'm not being a killjoy(or am I..) but I have never approved of it and glad they have finally stopped it.
Strathmorezoo
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Completely agree with above comments, plus, I have always been concerned with what else people could be trying to feed to the animals. I also think that it's a relief to the keepers aswell.
It is good as that is a very good reason as yes it helps promote natural behaviours of the animals and allow for smoother traffic flow for a better visit for everyone.
I know 0:2 Cape Buffalo were rehomed to Port Lympne last year. Persuming these were the last individuals
Does anywhere in the UK have Gemsbok anymore?
Olek
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Actually, when I was at Antwerp zoo the sign said one of the cape buffalo was from WMSP
Fantastic news. I bet the keepers are delighted as those animals must get so much pellet from visitors everyday and they can’t have any idea of what they’re eating and therefore can’t manage their diets effectively. God knows what else people try to feed out too, and the health and hygiene side to it also. I’m sure people will still try to feed the animals after this though.
Nile Hippo Expert
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Does anyone have death dates for Nile Hippos Barbel and Helen, both of whom were alive as of 2022? Both appear to be not there anymore, and I am assuming they have died due to the park's history of hippo deaths in the conditions they live in.
The hippos now have access to part of their new complex:
https://www.instagram.com/westmidsafari?igsh=MW9hNmFpZ3Y0ejJkeA==
I visited yesterday, and it seems the lodges themselves and the enclosure next to them are complete (the hippos had access to this enclosure and the longer of the two lake enclosures). There’s currently hotwire in this one to allow the grass to grow. The main enclosure is still in-progress, but their new house and a large part of the complex are now complete. It also goes without saying the old house has now been demolished.
https://www.instagram.com/westmidsafari?igsh=MW9hNmFpZ3Y0ejJkeA==
I visited yesterday, and it seems the lodges themselves and the enclosure next to them are complete (the hippos had access to this enclosure and the longer of the two lake enclosures). There’s currently hotwire in this one to allow the grass to grow. The main enclosure is still in-progress, but their new house and a large part of the complex are now complete. It also goes without saying the old house has now been demolished.
Olek
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i wish we could see more images of it
I’ve got a couple I’ll be putting up on the media gallery at some point.
Olek
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thank you
Strathmorezoo
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The park has appointed a new managing director, her name is Joanne Hammick,who previously served as general manager at Studley Castle