I wouldn't bet much beyond it being Tigers, going where the hyena was but with alot more space being used.
Yes, I meant one of either Lion or Tiger, rather than both. With the loss of the Elephants in due course they may feel the need for another big-hitter to replace them(not literally though) .
And of course, that enclosure isn't really as big enough to house even a pair of Siberian tigers if that's what they had planned. So it would definitely HAVE to be extended to allow room for either species. But again, who knows what the surprise addition will be...
Visited the zoo for the first time in a few months today; -Saw all 4 of the zoo's Amur Leopard, confirming that the cubs are still there. -I was quite worried when I saw that the enclosure which had been holding the Lowe's Guenon had a Howler Monkey in. It wasn't till I had reached the Crowned Guenon and Diana Monkey that I realised they are now mixed with the Diana Monkey and Crowned Guenon. They didn't seem to mind each other but I did see the Diana Monkey chase one of the Lowe's Guenon pair. -The Orangs are now split into two groups; Kibriah and Kayan had access to the outdoors in the morning and Batu, Maliku, Molly and Basuki had access to the indoor enclosure all-day and to the outdoors in the afternoon. I'm glad they have seperated Batu and Kibriah to avoid any injuries to her baby. Batu did spend quite alot of time admiring Kibriah through the mesh though. -The Chimp House has shot up; the house is now completely roofed and the walls for the outdoor are also now up. The zoo have also now added viewing windows into the construction site. I must also say I was impressed how large how the complex looks! Going to be a massive improvement for the chimps. -There are now 2 elephant travel crates outside the elephant house. Whilst I was in the house they were doing some crate training with Minbu.
Pleased to hear Kibriah and her baby are still safely seperarated- they'd be best keeping them like that longterm really- however benevolent he may appear, Batu will not change his 'spots'(behaviour) with respect to Kibriah. There have been viewing windows into the Chimp construction since it was first started I think. Hopefully completion should be not too far off now.
Does anyone know if the rumour of the Twycross elephants moving to Blackpool are true if so when are they moving and are the whole herd going there? Many thanks The Hedgehog
The statement on Twycross' website says the whole group will be moved as one and thye won;t be split up. As to timing, it's whenever they are used to their crates! On an unrelated note, can any one update me on the following: - Owls: what species does twycross hold? Are they stillin the tiny avairies near the bush dog enclosure? -Cuscus - are they still at the zoo? CheersQ
Why are the elephants leaving Twycross Zoo and where are they going? Confirmation that the elephants are moving to Blackpool, expected to happen in spring 2018.
They have lost a number of Chimpanzees in recent years for various reasons- and this latest is particularly sad as it is getting so close to them having decent accomodation at long last.
It has been clear that Twycross Zoo manages these to a phase out?!? It seems even a primate zoo has to make these policy (...?) decisions in favor of species and collection management. The same holds true for another primate collection like Apenheul in the Netherlands. I am quite happy though they will ensure that they will have great breeding groups of both dusky langur and Francois leaf monkey.
A post about the elephant move on the BBC site. From the sounds of it, there will be regular updates there. Twycross says goodbye to its elephants
Can't remember off the top of my head what species of owl but yes they're still in those aviaries. No more cuscus at the zoo.
The zoo is now down to 7.11; males Jambo, Flynn, Jomar and Kibali and females Coco, Noddy, Rosie, Tojo, Lottie, Holly, Josie, Victoria, Genet and Tuli in the main group, and males William, Peter and Tommy and female Samantha still in the complex waiting to be introduced to the main group.
Tiny? They're quite big compared to many I've seen. I only remember seeing the Great Grey and Spectacled Owls, which are the only ones mentioned on the website.
Holly has been integrated into the larger group; she joined it with Danny initially before he passed away.
Ah- I see now! I couldn't understand why Danny should suddenly be injured so badly during a dominance fight with Chimps he'd known for years. So he was being introduced to the main lot and it went wrong. There was no explanation of this except the brief mention of a 'fight'. Was Danny castrated?
He was not, he was also hand-reared and the former alpha of the smaller group. Not the ideal choice for a first male to be introduced if you ask me.
