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Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's post in the thread The Future of Zoos Victoria 2024 (Speculation/Fantasy).

Domestic/Asian water buffalo are held at Altina; Caversham; Crocodylus; Halls Gap; Mogo; Oakvale; Territory Wildlife Park; Western...

Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's post in the thread The Future of Zoos Victoria 2024 (Speculation/Fantasy).

Unfortunately Indian rhinoceros are no longer on the radar according to reports from here. Everything I’ve heard suggests an orangutan...

Swanson02 liked Jambo's post in the thread The Future of Zoos Victoria 2024 (Speculation/Fantasy).

I actually believe I watched the video you talk about a few days ago too. There doesn't seem to be any mention of any future expansion...

Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's post in the thread Australasian Asian Elephant Population 2024.

I too would be surprised if Sydney Zoo phase out of elephants anytime soon. Aside from being promoted as a point of difference (as they...

Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's post in the thread Australasian Asian Elephant Population 2024.

Another reason wild herds can split is the influence of ecological factors such as the availability of food. This obviously won’t be an...

Swanson02 liked Tiger91's post in the thread Australasian Asian Elephant Population 2024.

Once the calves arrived at taronga it became very evident that while they functioned as a cohesive herd. They also had there own...

Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's post in the thread Australasian Asian Elephant Population 2024.

It’s interesting how both herds (Taronga and Melbourne) divided into friendship pairs based on age: Porntip (1992) and Pak Boon (1992)...

Swanson02 liked The Sleepy Hippo's post in the thread Melbourne Zoo Melbourne Zoo News 2024.

How did we not know this was happening? Or did I miss it in the thread? Renovations in the Orangutans!!! New towers!!! From socials:...

Swanson02 liked marmolady's comment on the media Future Elephant Enclosure

@Zoofan15 I'll try and take a few pictures next time-- I had my big lens on so couldn't last visit! I put a few photos in the gallery...

Swanson02 liked Zoofan15's comment on the media Future Elephant Enclosure

@marmolady That’s great to hear. Burma is apparently scheduled to arrive the last quarter of 2024; with Putra Mas and Permai coming in...

Swanson02 liked marmolady's comment on the media Future Elephant Enclosure

I drove through on the bus tour last week, and progress is already clear to see. The original rhino/Samorn moat is being filled in, and...

Swanson02 commented on media Red Deer

I'm happy that Monarto has taken to holding red deer, personally, I'm a big fan of ungulates and even though it's invasive and quite...

Swanson02 liked marmolady's media Chimpanzee 'Zola' in the category Monarto Safari Park

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