Poll closed. Congratulations to YWP on winning the vote for Best UK Leopard enclosure. As mentioned previously they combine a large enclosure, good climbing opportunities and easy viewing for visitors to achieve the win. It must be said in my opinion the standard of exhibits was not as high as some other categories, with Leopards often getting unlucky with the zoo accommodation they receive. This is YWP first win in these polls, however on all outings so far they have performed strongly. A mention should be given to Colchester who did well to come second. YWP: 67.7% Colchester: 16.1% Marwell: 9.7% Banham: 6.5%
I noticed that too- from when it was new and very bare, the small pine/fir trees are already several feet taller, breaking up the previous bare feel. It will get better still in time. The leopard looks like its got an electric shock each time it reacts to the moving platform!
I can't like Twycross' though- being as these are just the old 'greenmile' Chimpanzee cages and still so ugly- they get least points as far as attempting to landscape them properly either- just some dead pine trees, a lot of weeds and a 'waterfall' that doesn't work anymore..
I would still suggest that this isn't the worst enclosure complex in the UK and like similar exhibits it's breeding record isn't bad! I understand the green mile stigma but it's a lot better than the old Twycross enclosure
Oddly enough I preferred their previous enclosure...smaller perhaps but nicely landscaped/maintained.
Me too, but I can understand why they moved them. But certainly wasn't the worse the enclosure for big cats there at the time!
I see this through the available picture but the other Ussuri Falls section (Colchester) has much more climbing opportunity.
