Just checked the masterplan and yes they are planned for the aquarium Chances are that the zoo will put their second anaconda on exhibit in that enclosure. Alongside are a pair of juvenile freshwater crocodiles so I doubt they would put more in the anaconda enclosure.
I will miss quiet coffees in the morning with the Aldabara tortoises; They were the perfect animal to watch while slowly sipping a hot drink. Children are much less interesting. Even so I look forward to all the new developments at Adelaide, and wish everyone involved the very best of luck!
A couple of updates from the zoo today -As part of the construction for the playground the Barbary sheep have moved to Monarto with their enclosure now being empty. -In the reptile house the Inland taipan is back on exhibit following their exhibit being closed for the past year for maintenance. The Fijian banded iguana is currently off exhibit for 'maintenance.' - Makia, the baby tree kangaroo, is on exhibit out the front of the nocturnal house for part of the day now. - A new African grey parrot is now on exhibit. - 2 new malleefowl are on exhibit.
Yes there are now none at Adelaide. The sign announcing their move made it unclear whether this was temporary or permanent. They are not included in the new masterplan though and a portion of their enclosure sits inside the area of the playground with the rest part of the next development so I think it is more than likely to be permanent.
The kitten has died after taking an epileptic fit. https://www.facebook.com/AdelaideZo...021607359286/1113020288726075/?type=1&theater
Updates from a visit yesterday. - Giant tortoises have now moved to the former peccary enclosure which has had quite a nice renovation. - The American alligators have also moved alongside the capybara's. Photos of both are in the gallery. - A new goodfellow's tree kangaroo was on exhibit.
Giant panda breeding season! Love is in the Air - Adelaide Zoo Scent Marking and Chirping - Adelaide Zoo Countdown to Giant Panda Breeding Season Begins - Adelaide Zoo From Blue to Pink - Adelaide Zoo
Wang Wang and Funi have been introduced to each other for breeding, and the panda exhibit will be closed until the breeding season ends (which is only a couple of days anyway!): Adelaide Zoo's pandas introduced for first time this breeding season - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Although no natural matings occurred, Funi has been artificially inseminated twice with hopeful results: Giant panda Fu Ni might be pregnant, Adelaide Zoo keepers say - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Many captive Panda pairs seem to follow this pattern. A big press build up, positive talk up from the staff of hopes of a natural mating, then that fails and AI has to be done instead. Edinburgh have had this several years now.
News from a visit the other day - A pair of scarlet macaws have gone on exhibit in an aviary at the entrance to the panda exhibit. They share their exhibit with a flock of crimson-bellied conures.
FaceBook note about the birth ( with photo ) : https://www.facebook.com/AdelaideZo...021607359286/1169632613064842/?type=3&fref=nf
