When I saw it I thought it wasn't very good, being so open- it seems they had just put them where it was convenient without taking into account their habits at all. Anyway too late to suggest that instead of getting rid, a new enclosure in a wooded area would be the answer, I suppose what's left of the Bluebell woodland area is sacrosanct anyway. Perhaps their new homes can cater for their needs better.
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When I saw it I thought it wasn't very good, being so open- it seems they had just put them where it was convenient without taking into account their habits at all. Anyway too late to suggest that instead of getting rid, a new enclosure in a wooded area would be the answer, I suppose what's left of the Bluebell woodland area is sacrosanct anyway. Perhaps their new homes can cater for their needs better.
Not known yet according to an earlier post from someone who will be one of the first to know!!
According to the ZSL website the two Grevy's zebra foals are:
- female "Katie" born 10th September
- male "Kito" born 19th September.
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Visited the Zoo this afternoon, love Whipsnade at this time of year!
Things of interest were the Gaur who have now been moved into the old Black Rhino paddock (although they only had access to the yard at the moment), and the Sea Lions now have a bigger indoor area as the old seating area has been turned into a rocky area for them.
It also looked like most of the work on the bears is happening behind the enclosure.
Things of interest were the Gaur who have now been moved into the old Black Rhino paddock (although they only had access to the yard at the moment), and the Sea Lions now have a bigger indoor area as the old seating area has been turned into a rocky area for them.
It also looked like most of the work on the bears is happening behind the enclosure.
From December the Lookout Cafe will be operated by the River Cottage franchise. It is currenlty undergoing significant refurbishment.
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I thought they'd already done it, but turns out that was at London Zoo
Saw the one at London used once and the dogs really seemed to enjoy it! The larger space at Whipsnade might suit this mode of enrichment very well
Amur tigress Anastasia has been euthanised due to age-related health issues. She was the last surviving member of the litter born in 2001 to Boris and Vanda.
Very sad news, I remember seeing Boris and Vanda's cubs when I was younger
it's very sad when Anastasia the female tiger has been euthanised due to age-related health issues
I'll be at Whipsnade again this Christmas as 2 years ago I've never been at Whipsnade for Christmas before.
Excellent news!
Do you know where the new brown bears came from?
The twenty-four year old brown bear "Winslow" had to be put down in the summer; any news on the other elderly bear "Wellington"?
Wellington seemed fine, they were all in together and I saw her in the pool alone a bit later.
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That's good; thanks for your speedy reply.