That is definitely not always the case -there's often various amendments from the initial impression (which is often from an artist, often to generate funding/interest, not an architect). Additionally, every artists' impression I've ever seen has had a plethora of trees and shrubbery which (virtually) never happens from the off and can often take several years (sometimes decades) to materialise -see Twycross' new tiger enclosure for a classic example of this. Wouldn't everyone aim for that? It's hardly a unique selling point. Really both our points/perspectives are moot because it hasn't been built yet (or a site even found). There's a hole in my bucket.....
Some exciting news for those that are interested - The birth of some Egyptian Long-eared Hedgehogs: Security Check Required
What I meant was that they are not putting together a large species list and as a result having to house in relatively poor and small enclosures but instead creating spacious and enriching areas for each animal they plan to house. Of course at this point we are just speculating, although I think the plans are a lot more concrete than we might think.
I note that the in a few days time the Annual Accounts 2018/19 will be six months overdue (should have been submitted by 31 March 2020) and also that the Confirmation Statement (due to be filed in February 2020) has yet to be submitted. Not meant as "sniping"; just keeping the Forum informed.
@ThomasNotTom With outdoor attractions scheduled to open in the not so distant future, is there any ground breaking progress scheduled this year for Manchester Zoo?
There is most certainly progress being made That said, I couldn't comment as to whether anything will open this year.
I note that the Accounts to June 2019 have yet to be submitted to Companies House (they were due on 31 March 2020, so they are 11 months overdue). And that the Confirmation Statement due on 18th February 2020 is also overdue. That compulsory action to strike off the company started in October 2020 but was suspended on 25th December 2020, and that the company's registered address was changed on 29th December 2020 to what is described as a default address at Companies House. And that the most recent accounts (to June 2018) showed current assets of minus £607. I would love to see a new zoo opening in Greater Manchester but this project doesn't look promising as things stand.
How the hell did a post about a potential new zoo in the UK which is surely a good thing if it happens end up with Company House being thrown about? When it opens (being positive it will) I will buy you ticket @SHAVINGTONZOO tickets bought by Pootle do not include zoo meals, drinks or anything extra and are non refundable. If you choke to death on purchased food, this is natural selection and Pootle is not responsible.
It's taken (not unreasonably) to be indicative of how competent the zoo's directors are. It raises the question that if they can't be bothered or organised enough to meet*, fairly straightforward, filing obligations how likely are they to achieve other, far more challenging, objectives required to establish a zoo. *companies get nine months (most do it in less), they've had twenty months and counting. Let's hope they're better at meeting their zoo licence requirements.
Whilst not commonplace it does happen but it's very rarely a good sign or indicative of a company being well organised/well run. Done properly (transfer of business to a new company) generally involves accountants and /or liquidators with matters being dealt with in an organised/orderly fashion -this avoids a bad reputation following the directors around which may cause problems when raising finance/etc. in the future. Leaving a company to fester, like appears to be the case here, is the rough equivalent of abandoning a failing car (that's not been maintained properly in the first instance) at the side of the road rather than repairing it or taking it to the scrap yard. Accountancy/business lecture over. Then again, you'd better not look down if you want to keep on flying.
