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giant pandas for London?
22-10-2008

I couldn't remember which thread it was that giant pandas were being discussed on, but...
Panda experts check enclosure
the link on the above thread says that London is sourcing some giant pandas.
the relevant sentence says "We have the director of zoology at London Zoo who are in the process of sourcing giant pandas at the moment and also the director of Taipei Zoo who will be receiving their pandas in the next couple of months."

22-10-2008

well i didnt see that one coming, zoo giraffe knows alot about zoo plans, have you heard anything about this?

22-10-2008

Giant panda loans are usually $1 million per year, but the London Zoo obtaining a pair of the black-and-white bears in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics would be fantastic for the zoo community there. As I wrote on the Adelaide Zoo thread, I think that having pandas is a brilliant concept for a zoo looking to significantly boost attendance and publicity.

23-10-2008

Oh, fantastic if this works out! I always thought the Mappin Terraces would make a great enclosure, with a wooden viewing bridge going along the old, disused path that's at the foot of the 'mountains'.

23-10-2008

Thanks for your vote of confidence in me but as far as this is concerned i`m in the dark on this one i do know people connected to London,but they have said nothing about this one,so its anybodys guess.If they do get them that would been London and Edinburgh keeping them in the U.K,so i would guess Chester my follow.

23-10-2008

out of all the zoos in the uk with possabilities, i would pick chester

23-10-2008

Hmm - I suppose they might go next to the new aviary for flying pigs?

Alan

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23-10-2008

Well, this would actually explain the low-key mappins redevelopment. There's no way ZSL would make this kind of announcement as it would be torn apart, so it makes sense for it to come from another source. If it is true, I'm sure ZSL aren't too pleased about the cat being out of the bag. But yeah, 2012 olympics and pandas sort of makes sense, I can see how they would try and make that happen. Also the controversy would be softened somewhat by Edinburgh taking most of the criticism first...

23-10-2008

Nostradamus, anybody? I posted that on the 19th of May in a light hearted manner.

Will be interesting to see how ZSL will exhibit Pandas. London really seems to be stepping up a gear with it's developments now. The children's zoo, mappins and cat terraces all being renovated recently or soon to be done up. All that's left is the damn Casson Pavillion!

23-10-2008

There's plenty more to be done at ZSL. The entire north bank for a start, the old parrot house, and of course the zoo entrance is moving to the east side of the zoo....

23-10-2008

And not before time Jimmy, for a "National zoo" they have been treading water for way too long maybe some new thinking might be creeping in

23-10-2008

Someone asked if Chester had any intention of exhibiting giant pandas at the AGM in June. The answer was no.

23-10-2008

i think london zoo has always been a world leader, not just a UK leader in the fields of zoological science, field conservation and conservation breeding. however, it must be said that it lost the mantle of leading UK zoo for exhibits some time ago...to whom exactly is debatable.
having said that, the recent developments at LZ auger well for their future, and I think they are coming up with some very good exhibits. future renovations are needed, but Im sure theyll be of a high standard. and giant pandas would be a bonus.

23-10-2008

I think that the London Zoo lost a lot of its power and prestige 20 years ago, and people tend to forget that at one time it came within a whisker of closing for good. However, London is still a "name" in the zoological community, and with the possibility of new exhibits, giant pandas, and the boost from the 2012 Olympics things are now progressing nicely there. Whipsnade has helped out tremendously over the years, as the size and scope of that park's habitats and animal life has offset the shrinking number of animals showcased at the main zoo. Another attraction that will be open by the Olympics is Biota!

23-10-2008

your all ways my first port of call