Does any-one know how I can read an orangutan studbook?

This thread raises some interesting questions about character and atmosphere in zoos.

Which zoos for you have a unique character or atmosphere?

Recently at Antwerp I was intigued by the city buildings and station towering over lush and beautifully landscaped gardens with some fascinating enclosures (some better than others of course) and I loved the unique atmosphere of entering a space totally separate to the city around it.

The historical buildings were fascinating and I liked (as in Vienna) to see the modern enclosures and developments alongside the older ones.

I also love Korkeasaari in Helsinki. Being on an island, in the winter surrounded by ice with the city in the background made this another unique experience.

Hey all new member signing on hope all is well in the online world of zoos

Hi everyone

Ive been reading quite a bit lately about barbary macaques and Ive seen them in Gibralter and in various zoos (Budapest Zoo springs to mind) and Ive got a few questions about them:

1. When did they die out in Southern Europe?

and pardon this laymen question:

2. Could it ever be a viable option to reintroduce them into Southern Europe? (Im basing this on the precedent set by the bloke in Scotland who has began reintroducing moose, boar and other animals which have died out in Scotland - he is fighting to bring in wolves at the moment)

3. The population is apparently extinct in Tunisia - is anything being done to reintroduce them into Tunisia?

4. Roughly how many zoos house them?

Cheers, Grant

Angolas Giant Sable antilopes threatened by diamond mining :
IPS – Diamond Mining Could Push Angola?s Antelope to Extinction | Inter Press Service

Article about giving names to wild Mountain gorillas :allAfrica.com: Rwanda Mountain Gorillas - We Name Them Because They Are Important (Page 1 of 3)

Chinese customs seize huge haul of bear paws

these may end up on display at the WRS' facilities.

Illegal Zoo Seized From Singapore Apartment Containing 32 Exotic Animals

I was at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum this morning to get more photos of the new young puma. (These will be posted tonight). But it was excellent timing because I met a young brother-sister pair from Georgia who were there to film the puma. They have formed the American Lion Campaign. They are trying to make the mountain lion the officially recognized "national cat" (with a status similar to our national bird the bald eagle). They are driving across the country filming mountain lions in zoos as well as wild mountain lion habitat (yesterday they were at the Grand Canyon). This will be turned into a documentary. In a little while I am meeting them at the UA to meet a doctoral student I know who is getting his PhD in mountain lion genetics.

Anyway, here is their site. Follow their adventures and, if you live in the USA, sign the petition to get the mountain lion officially recognized!

American Lion Campaign | Making the Mountain Lion America's National Cat

A friend of mine has begged me to go with her class to the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough on Thursday. I personally have never been but based on their website I dont expect much. Is there anything I can look for or find out about the zoo for anyone?

If you could have an exhibit with any extinct animal, what animal would it be and what would the exhibit look like?

I know this site is based around the animal side of zoos, but i have a job interview in the next few weeks to work on the retail side of the zoo! :D

I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about the procedure, the questions they may ask? and the appropriate interview outfit that i should wear? Im pretty nervous as it would mean so much to work in and be apart of Chester Zoo!

Ive just finished a three year University course at Chester University studying for a BSc in animal behaviour and welfare and i would love to one day be a keeper, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about Chester Zoo!

Thank youu in advance!

Hello, im new here and dont really know how to navigate around! so i hope this is in the right place! :L

Well hi! :D