Primates

23-11-2008

I am not sure what remedial actions are planned re: the dampness of their current enclosure. Its still a good enclosure but not quite optimal for that species. Possibly move them out of that part of the Zoo althogether or some form of reburbishment/ modification to the enclosure. Perhaps into the Australasian Precinct in a few years?

23-11-2008

The keeper I chatted to suggested the later, I'm assuming though all projects are on the backburner till Te Wao Nui is finished...

24-11-2008

Hi all. I work with the Primates at Auck. The reason for possible relocation of Siamang pair is nothing to do with their enclosure, which is actually a really nice area for them. It is simply that to bring in a female for young Iwani, we need more space, which I'm sure you know is at a premium within the zoo right now. If we want to do Siamangs well we need to have fewer individuals, so would be looking at sending the adult (non-breeding) pair away.

24-11-2008

Thanks for that, I guess the keeper I was talking to thought I'd protest at the thought of any animals leaving the zoo then..!

01-12-2008

somehow I completely overlooked the white-cheeked gibbons at Wellington Zoo in my list of species

15-12-2008

Thanks for the (correct) info. That will teach me to listen to a vollie I suppose