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I do rather agree with CatMan and Kiang here. Of the 4 UK Safari Parks i've visited (Blair Drummond being the one i havent yet) i personally would rank Longleat as 4th and by quite a margin aswell.
When i visited, we decided to go round the safari first and then go back to see the Tapirs and the Wallabies, then of course we found out we coudnt. They really should tell people this, that they cant go round again.
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Old 03-11-2008

Actually, they make it pretty clear on the passport you can only do things once.

Now, let's get back to the topic's purpose and stop all the Longleat bashing, as it's actually starting to upset me on a personal level.
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Well on a positive note Longleat are getting Siberean Weasels.
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I would be ***** if i was you!
is it against zoochat rules to attempt to swear, cat-man your not going to get a good name on this site if you swear and abuse the site, i would recomend you try not to swear!

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Well on a positive note Longleat are getting Siberean Weasels.
are they going to be housed in the new animal adventure or pets corner?
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Old 04-11-2008

I imagine they'd go in AA; after all, it's the new attraction, and I think they're gonna put an emphasis of exotic species there.
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personally id say they would fit better in pets corner....
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Old 11-03-2009

For anyone who's interested, Longleat's updated their site of two new pics showing the halfway stages of the Avian Academy and 'Meet the Creatures' area, along with a new site map that gives a very rough outline of the attraction.

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Old 16-05-2009

Recieved an e-mail from park warden Keith Harris, which had an attached word document about the attraction, which they hope to open mid-July.

'The Longleat Animal Adventure is a powerful and brand new interactive animal experience - opening summer 2009.

Built with some superb environmentally aware methods and sustainable resource use, this modern evolution in hands on animal encounters offers people of all ages a feast of new exhibits and the achievable goal of a close animal contact.

Enjoy the elegant charm of radiant gardens whilst a variety of local and exotic birds and animals empower your mind and senses.

Talk to a real keeper, have fun with a Ferret, wonder at a Wallaby, ponder with a Porcupine, create your own enriching memory to last a lifetime.
Challenge yourself to perform an animal keeper’s role.

Take this opportunity to obtain your very own and exclusive Ranger Reward diploma.
Contained in its own stylish presentation folder this elegant merit award is a must have for all trainee keepers, animal handlers and adventurers of any age.
This stunning accolade of is hand finished by a genuine keeper and is something truly resplendent to own as a very personal memento of your exploits or to make someone as a wonderful gift for others to share in your accomplishments.

Pass on a positive message to others, study an animals behaviour, record data, weigh, measure and observe a huge variety of incredible animals all living within the spectacular and newly expanded gardens of Longleat.

Enjoy, The Avian academy, an all weather display arena with seating for over two hundred people which invites visitors to energetic and majestic shows to astound, entertain and inform audiences throughout the day.

Beautiful Butterflies will welcome you with a breathtaking rainbow of colours and stunning graceful flight.
Enter their world in a wondrous and fresh display to marvel at the botanical bounty only nature can create. Be tickled by a Tarantula, mesmerized by a Millipede and amazed by the Leafcutter ants as barriers are removed and myths dispersed.

Tell your friends, show your neighbours; Prove to yourself that you can pass the enthralling bug handling challenge.

An insight and understanding of the natural environment and our role as humans to care and live within a finely balanced system is just a fraction of what the Animal Adventure can give.

The splendid Ranger Reward diploma will be a unique and proud keepsake of your extraordinary involvement in this remarkable attraction and a permanent reminder of your achievement.

Knowledge, Excitement, and Good Family Fun are just waiting to be enjoyed at the wonderful LONGLEAT ANIMAL ADVENTURE.'
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  #25
Old 16-05-2009

have fun with a Ferret

When is the next series of Animal Park as it will be my only chance for a nose
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Old 16-05-2009

LOL, that could be interpreted differentley. :P 'Talk to a real keeper'; course all the ones before we're animatronic.

New series' are generally shown in early January, so you'll have to wait a while.
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Old 16-05-2009

im affraid that there wont be any more series. Animal park has been axed by the bbc after 10 years and the current airing will be the last

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im affraid that there wont be any more series. Animal park has been axed by the bbc after 10 years and the current airing will be the last

josh.
What? Something to do with budget cuts?
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Old 16-05-2009

Really? Damn, what a bugger.
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Old 16-05-2009

The article said it wasnt to do with any budget cuts, just that it had been taken as far as it could go. But in my opinion, i think it is a brilliant programme and i have been watching them ever since they started. They should at least bring them out on dvd now!

Kate Humble is back though in May with Springwatch with Simon King but NOT Bill Oddie. There is a new presenter taking his place, Chris Packham.

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