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Crowthorne said:
Oflory, am very jealous you got to see the Tree Kangaroo, looking forward to her going on-show :) Took a look at the Clore from the Outer Circle on my way out, and can see the top of an enclosure which I am guessing is her's.
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That's it! You can see her enclosure (and potentially her) if you stand by the far pane of glass of the spider monkey's exhibit and look diagonally through the window, if that makes sense... :)
 
oflory said:
That's it! You can see her enclosure (and potentially her) if you stand by the far pane of glass of the spider monkey's exhibit and look diagonally through the window, if that makes sense... :)
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Well, I know what I'll be doing next visit ;) Thanks for the tip :) I did spend a little time looking at that little bit of the top of the enclosure, hoping she might climb up the branches that can be seen, but no such luck!
 
I got a glimpse of the tree Kangaroo just before 6pm through 3 panes of glass via spider monkey window.

The vision for Snowden Aviary showed Colobus & red river hog & pygmy hippo in the lower levels, odd if you ask me!
 
pipaluk said:
The vision for Snowden Aviary showed Colobus & red river hog & pygmy hippo in the lower levels, odd if you ask me!
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Indeed! But from what I gathered, there isn't potentially enough space for the species in the artist's impression - it might be more likely to be sitatunga or duiker or something?

They're also hoping, funding dependent of course, to open sometime around 2019.
 
One more point, we had a presentation on pangolin conservation by ZSL and the charming lady giving it, in answer to a question at the end as to ZSL acquiring pangolins, said that 'it's something they've discussed'.

Ours to wonder whether that means seriously or just as a nice idea, around the watercooler in the office, I suppose.
 
oflory said:
Indeed! But from what I gathered, there isn't potentially enough space for the species in the artist's impression - it might be more likely to be sitatunga or duiker or something?

They're also hoping, funding dependent of course, to open sometime around 2019.
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Thanks for confirming this, I just couldn't see how there would be room for both species! Red river hog might be possible, but the current pygmy hippo accommodation is probably better than could be provided in the Snowden.
 
Surely they'd be better putting in something that isn't going to destroy the substrate? Duiker would be more preferable (sitatunga too big) but I suppose the pigs would show themselves more.

Honestly can't see how the Snowden could house Pygmy hippo though!
 
If the Snowdon Will Change then what will happen to the Birds? or will they stay in the Snowdon?

Would Like to See the Red River Hogs in The Snowdon But not the Pygmy Hippos, They have a Nice Enclosure and House in the "Into Africa" Section of the zoo and it would be to Cramped in the Snowdon for Both of the Species.

Another Species that the Snowdon Could have With the Red River Hog and Colobus Monkeys Could be Dik-Dik or (Maybe) Impala?

Does Anyone Now if they have Started Work on the Snowdon? or If they have Not When they will Start?
 
According to Zootierliste, London Zoo keeps Arboreal alligator lizards (Abronia graminea) since 2016.
Are they on public display (yet)?
 
Max Blundell said:
Does Anyone Now if they have Started Work on the Snowdon? or If they have Not When they will Start?
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No work will start until they get more funding - there's a chance that since they already received lottery funding to draw up the plans that the lottery will give them more money to actually build the exhibit, but even if this does happen, they will need to raise funds. It's quite definitely a 3 year project!
 
ralph said:
According to Zootierliste, London Zoo keeps Arboreal alligator lizards (Abronia graminea) since 2016.
Are they on public display (yet)?
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I didn't see them or an exhibit labelled for them yesterday.
 
I Was looking at the 2010 Masterplan of London zoo and I saw That the start of (The Now) Penguin Beach until the Squirrel Monkey walkthrough will be Turned into a "South American Trail" I Like this idea If it would be a Walkthrough Because It will Give the Public More Viewing areas to Area the Animals and The Whole Part of the zoo will become A Small Biome, it is Also Mentioned that there would be 4 Different Sections of the Trail.

The Animals that are mentioned in the South American Trail Area are:

A: In the Coastal Patagonia Section (Netted over)

Humboldt Penguins
Mara
Inca Terns
Skua
Black Necked Swan

B: Sea of Grass Section:

Giant Anteater
Rhea

C: Pantanal Section (Net over Bugs Courtyard)

Giant Otters
Capybara
Capuchin Monkeys

D: Meet the Monkeys Section (The Same as Now)

Squirrel Monkeys

Hopefully after The Snowdon Has been Refurbished, they will start of this Idea or A Similar Idea, Would Love to see the Giant Otters at the Zoo

Does Anyone Think they will have A Similar Idea to this?
 
This makes sense; especially considering the species currently along that stretch (Humboldt and rockhopper penguins, hyacinth and blue-throated macaws, giant anteaters and vicunas and black-capped squirrel monkeys.

I wonder where they'd get skua from? There aren't any in captivity in Europe as far as I'm aware.
Also what species of capuchin would they get, and where would the inca terns go? It all seems a bit crowded to me...
 
Gigit said:
Thanks. It sounds as though they've sorted things out nicely amongst themselves then. And it's good to hear that Kumbuka, my old favourite from Paignton, is getting some family time :)
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I'm thrilled for Kumbuka that he's done so well at London and I'm possibly doubly thrilled for Gernot that he's hopefully avoided Stuttgart!
 
Can anyone explain the gorilla-Stuttgart connection for me please? I've noticed it mentioned on here before
 
Crowthorne said:
Can anyone explain the gorilla-Stuttgart connection for me please? I've noticed it mentioned on here before
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Gorillas in Europe that need hand-rearing for whatever reason go to the nursery in Stuttgart. They mix with other baby gorillas and don't learn the manners required by gorillas who are very picky people.

In the US they tend to try to match them with surrogates within groups.

The nursery reared gorillas have a very tough time fitting into groups.

e.g. Nursery reared Kera at Bristol - has been there years but has still been on the periphery and her baby was probably fathered by her juvenile play-mate because she won't have anything to do with the silverback.
Group reared Namoki at Bristol - transferred to Belfast and immediately had silverback Gugas on side!

Troop update
 
Thank you for the great explanation OrangePerson :)
 
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