From Facebook: It is with great pleasure that we'd like to introduce you to our Otter Family. Born 11 weeks ago; the 5 cubs arrived to first time parents Wonga and Abi; who have been doing a great job doting on them since their arrival in January. The young take a long time to mature, and after 11 weeks- they're finally starting to come out and investigate the world, although only for short periods. The 5 young were recently given a health check where they were all found to be in good health; and we are pleased to report that we have 4 females and 1 male.
Visited today (summer opening ends on Monday). Species noted: Figures in brackets are number seen; x indicates species labelled but not seen) MAMMALS Raccoon Dog (2) Ring-Tailed Lemur Black Lemur (pair) Crested Porcupine (africaeustralis) Serval Capybara Brazilian Tapir (x) Alpaca Spider Monkey (cough, A geoffroyi) Common Marmoset (9) Cotton-Topped Tamarin (3) Meerkat (11) zzzzzzzzzzzzz....... Bat Eared Fox (2) Small Clawed Otter (7) Red Necked Wallaby Mara Various domestics: ponies, goats, donkeys, ferrets (x), rabbits, guinea pigs Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians to follow
Newbies: 2.0 young African Civets 0.4 Bennett's wallabies 0.0.9 Java sparrows 1.4 Golden pheasants 0.0.6 Guinea Fowl
From Facebook: **New at the Zoo** Yellow Mongoose Bella and Berta have recently arrived at the Zoo, and today let out into their outdoor area for the first time. They’re sharing an enclosure with the Porcupines, and; being a relative of the Meerkat- are causing quite a stir with the neighbours!!
Quite a lot of other new stuff too incl plenty of development. Open every weekend and school hols now.
From Facebook: Yesterday we bade a fond farewell to some long time residents at the Zoo. Having been with us for 10 years; our Spider Monkeys have now started a new chapter at the Isle of Wight Zoo. Sadly, some months ago we lost our male Monkey Dillon leaving Daffy and Menga alone in their enclosure. Happily- a single male Spider Monkey at the Isle of Wight Zoo was identified as a suitable new match; and the age of 35- "Jackson" now has 2 new housemates in the shape of our 2 girls. We wish Menga and Daffy a wonderful new life in warmer climates, and we know they'll be well taken care of and happy in their new home.
Annual Open Day today. Doesn't seem to have been a lot of change recently - still some gems here such as the Racoon Dogs (4). The reptile collection still seems extensive, but difficult to judge as much are in (closed) side rooms and the place was very busy.
A pair of White Tailed Antsangy have arrived. Unfortunately the zoo is currently closed to the general public (apart from students/pre-booked experiences etc) to limit the amount of people on site due to Covid.
Other 2021 News: On March 12th, the zoo announced that they would be reopening on April 12th. However, on March 25th, the zoo announced that closures for the zoo would be extended to close indefinitely. Log into Facebook Log into Facebook On March 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.2?) red-necked wallabies were born. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=283905179847633 On May 17th, the zoo announced that they were donated a lot of pallets and have been renovating some exhibits with recycled materials. Log into Facebook On June 15th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) golden pheasants were born. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=189347446450429 On June 17th, the zoo announced that their (1.1) yellow mongooses named Barry and Bertha had moved into their new exhibit. Log into Facebook On July 1st, the zoo announced they have acquired a new species, African pygmy dormice, and are now on exhibit in the Rodent Room. Log into Facebook On October 11th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (0.0.1?) reed vole(s). Also, the zoo announced they would be reopening on October 23rd. VID2021092310544601 Log into Facebook On October 12th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.0.2+?) Cairo spiny mice. Log into Facebook On October 13th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1?) Tristram's jird. Log into Facebook On October 15th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.3) sugar gliders. Log into Facebook On October 28th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) gyrfalcon named Buck has escaped from his exhibit while doing training. It is unknown if the zoo has captured him back. Log into Facebook On December 10th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.0.5+?) Bagot x Guernsey goats. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1109349246473821
2022 News: On January 20th, the zoo announced that they have built a new shelter/climbing frame for their Bagot x Guernsey goats. Log into Facebook On March 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) red-necked wallabies were born. Log into Facebook
On July 25th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.3) Prevost squirrels and are now on exhibit. Reaseheath Mini Zoo
On August 31st, the zoo announced they have finished building a new exhibit for their raccoon dogs, and have moved them from their old exhibit. Log into Facebook
On March 20th, the zoo announced that the zoo acquired a (0.1) yellow mongoose named Bea which is now on exhibit. The zoo also announced that a (0.1) yellow mongoose named Bertha passed away in February due to age-related health issues. Reaseheath Mini Zoo On April 7th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) capybara named Rio passed away due to a number of joint infections as well as kidney failure. Reaseheath Mini Zoo
On June 10th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) emerald tree skinks which are now on exhibit. Reaseheath Mini Zoo
On August 1st, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) Maranon poison frogs which are now on exhibit. We had some beautiful little Maranon... - Reaseheath Mini Zoo On September 8th, the zoo announced that they acquired (4.0) capybaras from the Northumberland Zoo in Morpeth. New Arrivals! We are delighted to welcome four new Capybara boys to the zoo this week from Northumberland Zoo . Keep an eye out for them this weekend... | By Reaseheath Mini Zoo | Facebook
