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  1. Benosaurus liked Moorhunhe's post in the thread Dudley Zoological Gardens Dudley Zoo News 2024.

    We went yesterday. It was a very nice and sunny day (very windy though). Managed to get a good view of the newest Black Lemur edition....

    22 Apr 2024 at 8:20 PM
  2. Benosaurus replied to the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    @felis silvestris I think it would be interesting that whenever you announce the results of any of these reboot polls, that you also...

    22 Apr 2024 at 6:03 PM
  3. Benosaurus liked Lafone's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    Having seen both I'd say Noah's ark has a more impressive outside space, though Whipsnade's is well designed in terms of different areas...

    22 Apr 2024 at 12:03 AM
  4. Benosaurus liked cerperal's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    I think the overarching point to be made by this thread is how underrepresented African elephants are in the UK. I admit I haven't...

    21 Apr 2024 at 9:57 PM
  5. Benosaurus liked Kalaw's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    Personally, I thought the indoors was the weakest area of Colchester’s exhibit, with its very shallow substrate, dark lighting, and...

    21 Apr 2024 at 7:44 PM
  6. Benosaurus liked SSLees's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    As someone who works at WMSP, I have to agree regarding the fences It is an improvement from their last paddock (now called the...

    21 Apr 2024 at 7:38 PM
  7. Benosaurus liked Brum's post in the thread The Stupidest Idea I've Ever Had... (Zoo-tripping In The North-West).

    Day 4 - The End Is In Sight... I awoke early this morning, looking forward to a sit down breakfast and a leisurely stroll and short bus...

    21 Apr 2024 at 6:13 PM
  8. Benosaurus liked felis silvestris's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    This is just a bit of fun to judge the general consensus on the best enclosure for African Elephants in the UK. I have added a few...

    21 Apr 2024 at 12:21 PM
  9. Benosaurus liked Lafone's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    I’ve only seen two (Colchester and Noah’s) but I’d agree with Kalaw on the Noah’s Ark front. While it’s not all viewable close up by...

    21 Apr 2024 at 11:15 AM
  10. Benosaurus liked Kalaw's post in the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    I have seen three out of the five (Colchester, Howletts and Noah's Ark), and although Howletts deserves credit for maintaining such a...

    21 Apr 2024 at 11:15 AM
  11. Benosaurus replied to the thread Best UK African Elephant enclosure Reboot.

    WMSP's African elephant facility is the newest of those on the list, but for me it is such a massive disappointment. They had the...

    21 Apr 2024 at 11:13 AM
  12. Benosaurus liked Moorhunhe's post in the thread Twycross Zoo Twycross Zoo News 2024.

    We went today. And the only reason was, a very last minute decision, as for once it wasn't raining on a day we were both off from work...

    19 Apr 2024 at 7:36 AM
  13. Benosaurus liked Haliaeetus's post in the thread Darjeeling Zoo news.

    The Darjeeling Zoo has proceeded to the reintroduction of Himalayan Gorals. WAZA on Instagram: "@darjeelingzoo announces first release...

    18 Apr 2024 at 5:58 PM
  14. Benosaurus liked Pertinax's post in the thread Best UK Gorilla enclosure Reboot.

    I have to agree about the indoor area, both it being too small- it really needs to be about twice the size it is(!)- and all the hessian...

    17 Apr 2024 at 6:18 PM
  15. Benosaurus liked gentle lemur's post in the thread Best UK Gorilla enclosure Reboot.

    I am afraid that I have to disagree with the people who favour London's exhibit: the outdoor area is fine for the animals, although the...

    17 Apr 2024 at 6:27 AM