Indian elephant bull, Gandhi (1912-1968) - circa 1950’s: [ATTACH] Source: How to Move a Zoo: new Sydney Living Museums’ exhibition reimagines...
Gandhi was certainly an impressive bull. It’s also surprising to see he lived into his mid 50’s; making him the regions oldest bull on record!
Nothing recently, but when the two young bulls first arrived, the zoo said that they would keep them as companions for Saigon until she died, and...
I think it’s important to have a documentary to cover the elephant transfer to Werribee because of its historical significance. It’s the largest...
It was first mentioned in this article: Three baby elephants are soon to be born at Melbourne Zoo. And a move to a new open-plains life at...
Its possible (albeit an expensive undertaking for private zoos) that Mogo and Darling Downs for example could have the space needed for housing...
Werribee would probably be in the best position to receive two bulls; especially with their new 50 acre complex. I imagine there wouldn't be a...
I’ve long thought that replacing Santan (1977) at Sydney Zoo when he passes with Sungai (2011) from Perth Zoo makes a lot of sense, considering...
I agree. There’s no way in hell Melbourne or Perth are gonna hold bull elephants in the future. That’s where Perth are now (holding a bull) and...
EEHV Testing in Australasian Zoos In Taronga’s 2018 annual report, it was noted that preparations to undertake routine EEHV testing were about to...
With regards to new holders down the line, I feel like Mogo is the best bet. They’ve shown some ambition in recent years with the acquisition of...
This could be a blessing in disguise that Sydney zoo obtaining these 2 bulls they might be able to play some part in the future in the regions...
Happy New Year! It’ll be an exciting start to 2023 with Num Oi’s calf due this month. Yes, it seems likely that five years from now, Sydney Zoo...
Is Taronga planning to eventually send their elephants all to Dubbo, like Melbourne has to Werribee? If so, they may not wish to send any to...
That is the plan, but this hadn’t been decided when Sydney Zoo opened in 2019. Since then, Taronga’s elephant calf has died and the herd has been...
I agree Sydney Zoo will likely persist with elephants long term. By virtue of holding two bulls instead of a growing matriarchal herd, the exhibit...
Melbourne Zoo’s Elephants (1996) First of all, thanks to @Abbey for finding this interesting documentary regarding Zoos Victoria. Due to births...
In retrospect, I think the greatest loss to the region was Sydney Zoo importing chimpanzees from overseas. They apparently have no inclination to...
Dubbo needs to redevelop their elephant area. Space isn't an issue the zoo has plenty of space. However the elephants are kept in enclosures that...
There were never any plans to pair up Malu afaik. Considering he's not an entirely valuable male, the region may elect to breed from his younger...
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