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  1. felis silvestris liked SHAVINGTONZOO's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    I think the wildcats are part of a breeding for reintroduction scheme and - therefore - minimal human interaction is understandable.

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:14 PM
  2. felis silvestris liked hari Jones's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    There was at one point a giant anteater in the indoor area of the savannah side aswell

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:14 PM
  3. felis silvestris liked Baringogiraffe12's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    The two tigers born in 2013 were housed there temporarily whilst awaiting transfer to their new collections.

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:14 PM
  4. felis silvestris liked TeaLovingDave's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    Originally both of the indoor exhibits within SotJ held the eponymous jaguar; the "jungle" exhibit has continued to do so since the...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:14 PM
  5. felis silvestris liked bongorob's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    In the forest zone in east zoo, when the giraffe, okapi and tropical houses get re-developed. No official plans have yet been released,...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:11 PM
  6. felis silvestris liked Fallax's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    That being said, the easternmost black rhino enclosure next to the cafe is still visible (the one that formerly housed warthogs) as is...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:11 PM
  7. felis silvestris liked Fallax's post in the thread Chester Zoo Chester Zoo Discussion and Questions 2024.

    Quite spacious, viewing area is large and the glass is anti-glare I think. The indoor area is also on view. There's some waterfall...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:10 PM
  8. felis silvestris 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...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:08 PM
  9. felis silvestris liked Crowthorne's post in the thread Best UK Gorilla enclosure Reboot.

    The green leaf decals at London were originally put up soon after their previous silverback Kumbuka arrived, as he was very people...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:07 PM
  10. felis silvestris liked jtrbmvcq's post in the thread Best UK Gorilla enclosure Reboot.

    This is Jersey's current gorilla house, opened 1981, built for their original silverback Jambo and females. It must have been pretty...

    16 Apr 2024 at 7:06 PM
  11. felis silvestris liked Quincey's post in the thread Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo news 2024.

    The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo has been named the best zoo to visit in Scotland by TripAdvisor, the...

    15 Apr 2024 at 10:10 PM
  12. felis silvestris liked dillotest0's post in the thread ZSL London Zoo ZSL London Zoo News 2024.

    I think this whole situation is a bit overblown for my liking. I'm not sure how many times I have told this story on these forums, but...

    15 Apr 2024 at 9:38 AM
  13. felis silvestris liked Kalaw's post in the thread ZSL London Zoo ZSL London Zoo News 2024.

    I visited London Zoo today for the first time this year, mainly to see the Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians, but there had been...

    15 Apr 2024 at 9:37 AM
  14. felis silvestris liked Maguari's post in the thread ZSL London Zoo ZSL London Zoo News 2024.

    I've not been yet, but every other review of it I've seen (including from people I know personally and trust, and who are generally not...

    15 Apr 2024 at 9:31 AM
  15. felis silvestris liked Maguari's post in the thread ZSL London Zoo ZSL London Zoo News 2024.

    No, 'completely inexcusable' would be harming the birds, or allowing staff to steal things from visitors, or setting up armed sentries...

    15 Apr 2024 at 9:30 AM