Mr Aspinall's definition of extreme, and mine, are somewhat different. But then, I've just been brainwashed, apparently. Not the first opinion...
Thank you for the advice, but just as I wouldn't want to listen to someone who espoused, say, virulently racist views - I'm not going to be...
Unlike some, I do not think that engaging in debate and discussion is necessarily a good thing. Mr Aspinall is not going to change his views, and...
I'm going to run with the idea that this is indeed the real Damian Aspinall. May not be, in which case an interesting discussion; may be, in which...
Is this a joke? Given Mr Aspinall’s frequently-expressed views on zoos, on those who run them, and those who appreciate them, it would be somewhat...
I don’t want to be pedantic, and I’m not really a participant in these threads anyway so maybe I should just butt out, but why does Dublin stand...
That would be nice, if rather time-consuming! It looks like there’ll be a couple more in 2021, all being well. Judging by your new avatar, you had...
“Underwater World”, the aquarium which has been a part of Birdworld for a number of years, is to close. In truth, no real loss: even at its best,...
It is interesting that the amateur feel of Reynou is picked up on here. This was exactly my response to the place. I liked it, mostly, but...
I am thoroughly enjoying - and appreciating - this travelogue, but I do sometimes find the views expressed a little over-critical. However, in the...
I wonder whether they were confusing Yorkshire with another UK zoo that may be due to receive wolverine from CWP and elsewhere?
While I genuinely wish this project the very best, I stopped watching the YouTube clip at the point at which we were told that they wanted to...
Really enjoying these reviews of zoos, all of which I know, some of which I love. Pygmy Hippo-gate: I’d be interested in the response of Cerza to...
And what is your verdict on the guidebook?
Ah - that makes sense! The Hamerton guidebook has been produced by the same team, and so there is a connection! I can only suggest that you...
Were you able to order through the zoo’s website, or did you contact them directly?
A fantastic new guidebook is available at the zoo. Its focus is very much on the zoo itself, rather than its being a generic booklet about...
...which makes them rather more than useless! Being “just” a show animal is not nothing. I am very glad that it is possible to see Baird’s Tapirs...
I’m not sure that the lack of visits can be put down to fewer posts on ZC - more likely the other way round! I think there are several other...
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