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  1. Jake1508

    Jake1508 Well-Known Member

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    They wouldn’t of named it after a species of fish!
     
  2. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    What? :confused:
     
  3. Jake1508

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    @Chlidonias
    When I think of Gili, I don’t think about a species of fish or tree, I think of the island they are found on.
     
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    I have no idea what you are talking about now. What fish or tree? The discussion was about a Komodo Dragon.
     
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    @Chlidonias
    For gods sake the lizard is named Gili and the only thing that shares the name is an island they are found on.
     
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  6. Jake1508

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    @MRJ it was already called Gili and it was clearly captive bred.
     
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    On other news, Macca the Saltwater Crocodile passed away on the 19th. Very sad news.
     
  8. WhistlingKite24

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    After 15 years, Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo has recently changed ownership. The new owners "are excited to take the zoo to the next level". Congratulations to the original owners and their team. They have certainly done a great job bringing in new species like Radiated Tortoise, Komodo Dragon and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo. I am sure they leave the zoo in capable hands and I hope to see this good work continue.

    Full article: Ian and Barb pass on the Snakes Downunder baton
     
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    They did do a good job there bringing new species to the park.
    All the best to the new owners :)
     
  10. WhistlingKite24

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    Hyacinth Macaws at Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo:

    Yes, you read that correctly!! I found a video about the new owners of Snakes Downunder. They currently have a potential breeding pair of Hyacinth Macaws with plans to put them on display within the next six months. A small reptile park such as this would be the last place I'd expect these birds pop up but very welcome news.

    Source: Bundaberg Now
     
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    Unexpected but Awesome news! :cool:
     
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    Here is an additional article about the pair of Hyacinth Macaws. They arrived from New South Wales and represent the first of several species arriving soon. At the time of writing (mid-September) the macaws were in a holding aviary in preparation to go on display with other species of bird as well. The new owners hope to also add monkeys very soon as well.

    Full article: Snakes Downunder add macaws to the mix
     
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    I visited Snakes Downunder this morning for the first time and it exceeded expectations. The park has excellent outdoor enclosures with the majority of their turtles, lizards and crocodilians living outside all year round. The main reptile house was filled with many unusual snakes and even some Goldfield’s Shinglebacks. Other highlights included the Radiated Tortoises, a tiny Short-tailed Pygmy Monitor, Australian Painted Turtles (more zoos need them) and their tree-kangaroo.

    The Hyacinth Macaws are not on-display yet but being noisy animals, were seen from a distance in their holding aviary. Stunning. Like with Alexandra Park Zoo, photos, a full review and species list are coming soon.
     
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    Looking forward to your review another small zoo with a promising future
     
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    Snakes Downunder have announced the birth of Meerkat pups. I don't usually announce meerkat births but I believe this is the first time a Queensland zoo has ever bred meerkats. It's quite significant in that respect after the ban on this species was finally lifted a few years ago. Their group stems from animals from Melbourne and Dubbo: Log into Facebook | Facebook
     
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    A recent tour of Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo revealed the following nuggets of information:
    • the once-believed-to-be-extinct Pygmy Blue-tongue Lizard is housed off-show at Snakes Downunder.
    • Oenpelli Python is now on-display in the reptile house.
    • they aim to breed Green Iguanas off-display with three breeding females off-show.
    • the owner has an extensive collection off-display including a range of other bluetongue lizards, Boa Constrictor and a range of elapids.
     
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    Do we know if the hyacinths have bred yet ?
     
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    Two Kangaroo Island Kangaroos have arrived at Snakes Downunder. I am happy to be corrected but I cannot think of another Queensland zoo that has this subspecies currently - reported on their FB page.