Dudley Zoological Gardens Dudley Zoological Gardens in 2017

Does anyone know which of the giraffes at Dudley are pure-bred rothschild's?

 

I'm not 100% certain, but I think it's only adult male Kubwa that is pure Rothschild's.

 

Correct its only the Bull.

 

The Patagonian Maras have been mixed with the Howler Monkeys. The former mara enclosure will provide as a home to some Bush Dogs which are due to arrive and have been held in the enclosure previously.
A new mixed exhibit - Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

I'm glad the bush dogs are returning, I always thought they suited that enclosure very nicely!

 

On Saturday, May 6 – our actual opening day – we’re encouraging visitors to Walk on the Wild Side and join our sponsored walk in aid of our Bornean orangutan enclosure appeal, as we’re aiming to build a separate outdoor exhibit for our critically endangered great apes, at a cost of £800,000.

We’ll be turning back the clock and inviting supporters to dress to impress in 1930s / 1940s gear or fancy dress for the 5km fundraiser around the 40-acre site, before joining us for a party in the castle courtyard, where there’ll be birthday cake and entertainment by vocal harmony singers, The Glamophones, as well as a display of zoo memories from the last eight decades.

Zoo Director Derek Grove, said: “DZG has changed so much in 80 years and we’ve got lots to celebrate.

“But we’ve always relied on the support of our loyal visitors and hope they’ll get behind our anniversary appeal to provide a new home for our orangs, Benji, Jorong, Jazz and Sprout by signing up for the walk.

“There is no minimum sponsorship requirement, but we’re encouraging everyone to raise at least £50 and every penny will be put towards the work, with the aim to start within three years.”
Past and future celebrations - Dudley Zoological Gardens

£800,000 is an impressive and surprising total, especially as that's just for one outdoor exhibit and not the whole thing. And within 3 years too! Exciting times.

 

Does this mean that Kito is a hybrid then? Because the zoo claims he is a pure-bred Rothschild's on their website.

 

Really you needed to ask that question if only the male is pure then how can any calf be pure!!Finally never believe anything claimed by PR as they are not zoo people,and only know what makes a good story.Because would we are breeding hybrids that are of no use to the breeding program make one that made them look good.I think not!

 

@zoogiraffe, it would be a good one if they get this hybrid stuff sorted. It does not befit the Dudley Zoo and actually blocks progress.

 

Does anyone have any more information on Inca the Asiatic Black Bear? was she captive born and how long has she been at Dudley? Many thanks, Ed

 

The Bush dogs are back.

News - Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

5.0 Azara’s agoutis, a new species for DZG, have arrived from Edinburgh Zoo. They are settling into their new home in the enclosure with the large pool in the lorikeet walkthrough.
Agoutis arrive! - Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

A new walk-in viewing area, similar to the one in the gibbon enclosure, is being built between the tapir and the new giant anteater enclosure.
Paw of approval! - Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

The final touches are being added to the yellow-breasted capuchin enclosure. The zoo hopes it will be complete by the end of the week.


Monkey business: Dudley Zoo revamp continues « Express & Star

Anyone else notice the 'bridge' on the right hand side over the path? Guessing it's to a raised viewing area.

 

A very good article detailing the history of polar bears at Dudley from 1937 to 1989;
Throwback Thursday - Dudley Zoological Gardens

Frankie and Johnny (both arrived in 1937)

Harold (died a few years after the arrival of Helga)

Helga (arrived in 1959, died 1985)
Hans (arrived in 1966, died 1983)
- Chico (Hans x Helga, male, born 1970, only the second born in the country, left in 1972)
- Dougan (Hans x Helga, male, born 1972, left in 1973)
- (Unnamed) (Hans x Helga, male, born 1974, died at 14 days)
- Nanook (Hans x Helga, male, born 1975, left in 1977)
- (Unnamed) (Hans x Helga, male, born 1978, died at 2 days)
- Buster (Hans x Helga, male, born 1979, left for Belfast zoo in 1981 and renamed Dudley)

Mosa and Pipaluk (arrived from London zoo after deaths of Hans and Helga, relocated to Poland in 1989)

 

An excellent list, I believe Frankie and Johnny came from Oxford Zoo. Though I am not so sure about Chico being the second born in the UK ?? What about Bristol Zoo, and there were certainly a few born at London (though many also did not survive of course).

 

Inca is 36 years old this year, and I believe she was born at Dudley ? But some Asiatics did go from Dudley to Glasgow Zoo on loan before returning to Dudley when it closed later on.

 

She turns 37 on Wednesday.

 

Ok, do you know if she was born at Dudley ?

 

Something I posted in the 2016 thread...

"Inca started life as part of a five-strong group of bears at the zoo in the 1990s.

However, they had to be separated because two of the group did not bond - so Inca and pal Gretel were moved to a new home in Glasgow in 1997. After more than five years in Scotland they moved back down south to Dudley in 2003".

WATCH: Bear with me folks! I'm 36-years-old now Express & Star

That's as much as I know about Inca, sorry.