Had a good day at Kyabram today. They have baby Eastern Quolls, which were very visible sleeping in their log and I got some good photos of. There was also a Koala Joey and 3 Emu chicks and we saw a possum and her Joey in the bird observation tower. The Magpies are also nesting as the one up the back of the Park was very protective and swooped continuously anyone who went past. I got some good photos, but am unable to load them for some reason. Is there a problem with downloading photos to this site at the moment?
Kyabram Fauna Park is looking for a new Head Keeper. If anyone is interested in this role they should contact the General Manager, Lachlan Gordon.
Kyabram fauna park will receive the two cassowaries currently housed at On the Perch Bird Park. A bittersweet announcement for Tathra’s two beloved cassowaries – Kyabram here they come | About Regional
-Kyabram Fauna Park recently received two species of quoll - two Eastern Quolls and a Tiger Quoll. All three quolls were born at Zoodoo Zoo in Tasmania. From their Facebook page: Security Check -Another relatively recent arrival. Back in March they received a pair of Tasmanian Pademelons. From their Facebook page: Security Check
Master Plan: Kyabram Fauna Park recently shared a news story about a master plan they developed on their Facebook page. I found a copy of the master plan on their website. Looks ambitious but very promising. Some of the key points and new developments mentioned in the document include: -Smaller exotic mammals located near the entrance area; two islands for Ring-tailed Lemur and a Capybara/Cotton-top Tamarin mix. The other exotic mammal species mentioned are Meerkats which would be positioned as the first exhibit visitors see [page 19-20]. -The existing reptile house will be expanded to include a nocturnal pavilion [page 23]. From the master plan, it would include, “hidden black mesh dividers…displaying species such as quolls, gliders, possums, pademelons, bandicoots, bats, platypus, water rats, local fish.” -Finally, probably the most ambitious element of the master plan – rotational exhibits initially for native species and in the long-term, potentially African exotics [page 29]: “Four large flex exhibits, used interchangeably, will allowing animals to rotate and time-share, providing greatly increased areas and opportunities for exploration while reducing grazing pressure. Initially kangaroos, wallabies, emus, dingos and Tasmanian devils would be seen here. In the future charismatic African species from a similar biome, such as cheetahs, hunting dogs, zebra, ostrich and antelope, could be featured.” Full Masterplan: http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/images/master.pdf
Does Australia have any interesting antelopes In their zoos, ones only found in the Old World zoos or Africa?
I personally find all antelopes interesting but all the information you need can be found here: Exotic Mammals in Australian Zoos
Kyabram Fauna Park has announced that they have recently received a $1.94 million grant from the state government. The funding will go towards infrastructure upgrades including a new reptile house and visitor entry. From their Facebook page: Security Check
Kyabram Fauna Park have announced the arrival of 0.2 Nankeen Kestrels. They are on-display in the zoo's bird of prey precinct. Log into Facebook | Facebook
The pair of Tasmanian Pademelons that arrived back in March have already produced their first joey. Source: Kyabram Fauna Park's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1039032669856378
Fantastic news, Kyabram Fauna Park have acquired Malleefowl! They hope to create a breeding programme for the species and the birds are now on-display. From their Fb page:
The Kyabram Fauna Park has announced the construction of a new enclosure for a new, as of yet unnamed species for the park. The exhibit is near the new entrance area that is also being built, so looking back at their Master Plan from earlier this year, it could narrow it down to either the Ring-tailed Lemur and a Capybara/Cotton-top Tamarin mix or everyone's favourite animal here on ZooChat, Meerkats. From their FB Page
A progress report on the Malleefowl. The park have now received two females to pair off with individuals from their existing group of five males that arrived from Taronga Western Plains Zoo earlier in the year. One of the newly created pairs can now be seen in the king parrot aviary at the park. Fingers crossed all goes well as a recent article described the coordination of captive Malleefowl as dormant. From their social media and news article [Kyabram Fauna Park restarts malleefowl breeding program]: "As part of our malleefowl breeding program, the Park recently acquired two females to pair up with our existing males. We’re pretty sure they’re hitting it off incredibly well after sighting this cute breakfast date between our pair, located in the king parrot aviary at the front of the Park! If you’re visiting the Park during the holidays, be sure to check out the cute couple on your way around."
Kyabram Fauna Park have now been successfully accredited by ZAA [Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia]. Congratulations to the park: Kyabram Fauna Park becomes accredited zoo
Following their recent ZAA accreditation, Kyabram Fauna Park have announced that they received two Tasmanian Devils from Monarto Safari Park. These are the first devils at the park in six years: Tasmanian devils to return to Kyabram Fauna Park after six years
Another new arrival for Kyabram - a Sydney Funnel-Web Spider is now on-show at the park: Log into Facebook | Facebook
Big news. Kyabram Fauna Park have announced they will be joining Zoos Victoria creating four zoos now under the one organisation along with Melbourne, Werribee and Healesville. The transition will occur over the next 18 months: https://www.miragenews.com/new-zoo-delivers-jobs-and-tourism-boost-816381/
