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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by adrian1963, 5 Jun 2012.

  1. OrangePerson

    OrangePerson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Is Bali the one who arrived in not very good condition or was that another one?
     
  2. mazfc

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    That's a shame, he's a great character
     
  3. ChesterZooFan

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    Am I making this up, or is Emma pregnant? Just thinking as Budi leaves will there be some new offspring to replace him?
     
  4. ChesterZooFan

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    Chester announced their 1 millionth visitor...... Anyone know what date this was last year? Will give an idea of how visitor numbers have been affected by the awful summer weather we've had.
     
  5. SMR

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    When questioned (publicly), a certain curator admitted that more than one of the Sumatrans is pregnant, and it's common knowledge that Emma is expecting.
    Not hard to find: Our One Millionth Visitor | Chester Zoo UK
     
  6. LCPete

    LCPete Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Just noticed the atlas moth in the zoo members magazine
    Are they still there in the butterfly house
    Would love to see one
     
  7. LCPete

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    Noticed the atlas moth in the magazine
    Are they still there in the butterfly house would love to see one
    Sorry about double post nightmare trying to post using my phone!
     
  8. bongorob

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    They died out
     
  9. LCPete

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    Ahh that's a shame thanks anyway
    Might pop there Monday afternoon anywayuts been a while since I visited the butterfly house :)
     
  10. bluetoffeezoo

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    Spotted 5 Chilean Flamingo chicks today.

    Has anyone else seen the Red Fronted Lemurs on the island? posted a rather poor pic in the gallery
     
  11. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Great about the flamingos, only 2 chicks on Tuesday, and no I've not seen the lemurs
     
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  12. soozthecat

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    Well you can't see them if the parents are sitting on them ;)
     
  13. bongorob

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    Very true, but I do not think there were any more chicks than two, but there were plenty of eggs.
     
  14. Maisie

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    From Chester's Facebook page:
     
  15. bongorob

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    Wonderful news
     
  16. TeaLovingDave

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    Excellent news :) we shall have to keep our fingers crossed!
     
  17. Bele

    Bele Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Great news on giant otters . Z magazine reports that 3 black rhinos ( Zuri , Ema and Malindi ) are pregnant and due to give birth from autumn time onwards . Also 3 elephants ( Sithami , Sundara and Thi ) are also pregnant and due to give birth later this year . They also mention the pregnancy of Stuma , the okapi .
     
  18. Javan Rhino

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    Keeping everything crossed - it's fantastic news :D
     
  19. Kifaru Bwana

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    Kudos to all the Mammal Team! :)
    Hard work has paid off. It is a first and good result.
    Let us wait and see how, when and where ... it all gets to.
     
  20. Satan

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    Looking forward to next years visit now. Keeping, finger toes and all other appendages crossed.