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Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park Future expansion

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by cawtey7, 31 May 2015.

  1. cawtey7

    cawtey7 Member

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    Visited this park today and was very impressed with what they have there in terms of the enclosures etc , the keeper talks were good and informative . Just wondered if anyone else has been here or knows what they have in mind for the future .
     
  2. Big Rob

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    As you can see from all the photo's in the gallery, I had a lovely day there last august but haven't been back since. Hope they have got the hastily erected wolf enclosure finished off by now. And have they put a bit more in the way of enrichment for the tigers in their enclosure?
     
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    Went today and enjoyed my visit.

    Enclosures seemed good and spacious.

    Baby otter born 2 months ago which looked cute
     
  4. migdog

    migdog Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Me and my wife Lynsey were there yesterday too, as part of our zoo tour. We took part in the Tiger and Predator Experience, it was worth every penny, we got to feed both Tigers, and the Lynx as well as walk in with the white wolves and fly a Harris Hawk. The keeper told us they are looking to expand and would like to bring in another "big animal"; his preference was Snow Leopards. We had a great day, although the zoo is small, the day went quick if you incorporate all the feeds and shows, it was good to see a Kinkajou for the first time.
     
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    Are you sure it was a Harrier Hawk that you flew as that would be pretty special?

    As I suspect its more likely to be a Harris Hawk as they are every where!
     
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    Good spot! Haven't flown one of those....yet! :)
     
  7. Big Rob

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    I hope they have stopped people constantly feeding the otters with meal-worms. When I attended last year all the poor otters did all day was stand infront of the window area closest to the entrance and call and wait for food. Cant be a very healthy and balanced diet.:(
    I suppose the same could be said for the meerkats,the other animals that are permitted to be fed with afore mentioned meal-worms,but probably a lot closer to their natural diet than that of an Asian short-clawed otter.
     
  8. cawtey7

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    Has anyone been to Woodside recently just wondered if anyone had any information for future plans
     
  9. cawtey7

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    Anyone know of any future plans here
     
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    I believe there is talk of another big cat. Probably snow leopards.
     
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    Quincey Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    The park appears to be looking for suggestions as to what they might keep in the Joseph Banks Conservatory:

    ***CHOOSE OUR NEW ANIMALS***

    What a giant meccano set!!!
    Visits over the last three days to Banham Zoo, Chester Zoo and London Zoo to help formulate a species plan for the new "endeavour " project.

    What birds, animals and reptiles would you like to see in there?
     
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    Quincey Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Pied Tamarins now on display, from Facebook:

    !!NEW ARRIVALS!!

    These strange little monkeys are called Pied Tamarins, they are the most endangered species of primate in South America!

    They only arrived at the park on Tuesday but are settling in at Woodside nicely!
     
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    Some more updates for the park:
    - Red panda sisters will arrive from Birmingham WCP.
    - 8/10 Humboldt Penguins will arrive (hopefully by Easter) from Welsh Mountain Zoo.
    - An unnamed species of vulture will be acquired.
    - There are hopes to purchase some adjoining land to create an African Savannah.
     
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    Zooreviewsuk Well-Known Member

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    Do you know where the Penguin exhibit is being built. I know they've had the Red Panda exhibit ready for some time.
    I presume the sisters from Birmingham will be the kits that were born 4/5 months ago, so I would imagine they wont get them for a few months yet ?
     
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    Just next to the tigers - stupidly, I forgot to take any photos as I was busy talking to the keeper.

    Yes that's correct - they won't be recieving them until they're at least 6 months old.
     
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    If next to the tigers, is that in the old paddock where the deer was or at the start of the wetland section ?
     
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    It's the old paddock. There was a few photos on their Facebook page last month. Log In or Sign Up to View
     
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    What's with all the massive wooden posts ? You surely don't need fencing that high for Penguins ???
     
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    steveuk99 Active Member 10+ year member

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    That's exactly what I thought. Who's going to break the news to them about penguins and flight.