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Woburn or Whipsnade or both?
21-02-2008
Hi everyone,
I'm off to Milton Keynes this weekend but don't know which Safari Park to visit (or even whether to try and do both in one day.) Which park do you recommend? Thanks Susan 
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#2
21-02-2008
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The range of species is quite similar at both, but Whipsnade is far more interesting in my opinion and will take you a lot longer to look around. My recommendation would be Whipsnade, and if you know for sure that Woburn is definately open, you could squeeze it in later in the day if you've time.. Last edited by Pertinax; 21-02-2008 at 08:48 PM. Reason: spell |
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woburn
21-02-2008
It is open at weekends only according to the website (10-4) - there's a craft fair on this weekend looks like tickets are reduced to £7. I'm particularly keen to see the lemurs
 which are at both sites - I don't suppose you know which type are kept at both parks.Thanks Susan |
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#4
21-02-2008
go to whipsnade. its way better and youll more than likely run out of time before you have to go home
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#5
21-02-2008
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Woburn has a large group of b/w Ruffed Lemurs- not in a drive thru reserve- in their 'encounter' area. Whipsnade have Ruffed and (I think) Ringtailed as well- just opposite the entrance. I would still head for Whipsnade first..... |
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#6
21-02-2008
If you do go to Whipsnade, can you note for us whether the MALE Indian rhino is still there? He has been living recently in the rhino enclosure which is the one closest to the Siberian Tiger 'Tiger Falls' exhibit. You can't very well miss him or the enclosure might be empty(he is due to return to Europe)
Also whether the new Indian rhino house, by the exit of the Asian Plains drive thru area, is in use/open yet.... Last edited by Pertinax; 21-02-2008 at 11:03 PM. Reason: spell |
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Spot the rhino
22-02-2008
A mission!
 It will have to be Whipsnade now - won't it -ha. Will let you know on Monday.Thanks Susan |
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#8
22-02-2008
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I've personally never been to either, but if I were in your shoes that'd be the one i'd opt for. |
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#9
22-02-2008
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You really will have a better day at Whipsnade(weather permitting) as there's far more to see- including a brand new elephant calf..... You can easily spend the whole day there- Woburn Safari Park only merits an hour or two to drive around and that's it.
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#10
22-02-2008
Personally I would choose Whipsnade. Both parks feature similar sets of animals, but Whipsnade is much more enjoyable than a safari park in my opinion... no traffic jams, good walks etc
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#11
22-02-2008
Id say Whipsnade too
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#12
23-02-2008
Thanks everyone - by the way does anyone know what Hamerton Zoo is like (near Bedford)?
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#13
23-02-2008
The weather forecast is wet and windy - wrap up well !
Hamerton has a 'home made' appearance, is good for rarities (Aardwolf, Corsac Fox, Siberian Weasel, Jaguarundi, Oncilla), and has a covered walkway for part of the route. I often visit, for an hour, on my way back to Chester from the East Coast. Cheers, Paul M. |
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#14
23-02-2008
Hamerton is good and like zoospud says has a lot of animals not seen in other places. Thats if you like carnivores though
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23-02-2008
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You seem interested in lemurs - they had at least 4 different species: ring-tailed, black & white ruffed, red ruffed, and collared, which are breeding well and they had a few groups of them.Like Paul said, if you want to see animals that you haven't seen before, I strongly recommend a visit to Hamerton. The enclosures aren't the best, but the animal collection is superb. Wherever you do end up visiting though, please let us know what you think. Have a fun time!!!  Andrew. |
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