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History of Jersey Zoo & Durrell Trust ex-situ / in-situ conservation efforts.

Discussion in 'Zoo History' started by Onychorhynchus coronatus, 25 Nov 2020.

  1. Zorro

    Zorro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Some of the zoos/wildlife parks do indeed do outstanding work with our natives but many of the public want to see exotics!
     
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    While Average Joe Zoo Visitor is indeed mostly interested in the exotic charismatic megafauna, native species can be remarkably attractive for visitors if well represented. My European adders are among the most popular species at WdG.
     
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    Zorro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I agree with you. While we do have quite a few native wildlife parks which focus on the native species the larger city zoos did focus much on exotics with a blend of native species. I have a interest in both! :cool:
     
  4. Onychorhynchus coronatus

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    I think there is certainly room for both in Australian zoos but I have to admit I'm far more impressed in the ex-situ and in-situ work being done with native species.

    I've always thought that Australia and New Zealand really do set a positive example to other countries in this regard.

    I can understand why, the female adder that you photographed and uploaded to the gallery is a really impressive looking specimen.

    On the subject of adders I think Jersey have a colony of these snakes at the zoo and on public display.

    On the wider subject of snakes, I wonder whether they have established the Saint Lucia racer at the zoo and I should add that I think the golden lancehead viper would be a wonderful addition to the zoo and very much in need of ex-situ too.
     
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    And have been a very attractive exhibit at Jersey Zoo. May still be.
     
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    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    The enclosure for these at Jersey looks excellent, haven't seen it in person (have never been to Jersey) but judging by the shots I've seen of it looks great.
     
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    They’ve bred there too
     
  8. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    Not suprised, its a great enclosure.

    Are they there for conservation or research purposes or for environmental education reasons ?
     
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    Personally, I've never seen them there but the enclosure is well designed. I'm not sure exactly why they have them as they don't live on Jersey.
     
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    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    I'll check it out and find out.