Quite a few. They have three different exhibits containing duikers, I did not count them all but more or less I'd say I saw four + the calf in the first exhibit, three (I think?) individuals in the paddock they share with grey-crowned cranes and another three individuals in a small and narrow exhibit bordering the pademelons (This might be connected to the paddock shared with the grey-crowned cranes, since they are both right next to each other, but they seemed separated exhibits). Since the map listed two separate duiker exhibits, I was expecting I'd just see two different pairs and that would be it, but I was surprised! Definitely the biggest highlight of my visit, the calf was a lovely sight I was really not expecting.
Birth news: - A Philippine porcupine (Hystrix pumila) has been born at Asson! Zoo d’Asson on Instagram: "Nouvelle naissance ! C’est une petite fille porc-épic des Philippines . . . . #zoo #herisson #cute #cuteanimals #animals #cutie #babyanimals #animaux #wildanimals #asson #pautourisme #paubearn #paumaville #pyrennees #aquitaine #nouvelleaquitaine #nouvelleaquitainetourisme #bayonne #biarritz #lourdes #porcepic #porcupine #bearnpyrenees_tourisme #photography #orthez #dax #nature #wildnature #zookeeper #paysdenay"
The zoo will welcome pygmy hyppos this summer. A great species for a small interesting zoo. Insolite. Des hippopotames pygmées cet été au zoo d’Asson
What a great addition! A really fitting one too! I'm guessing they might go to where now the pademelons are/sitatungas used to be, or does the article say anything else about their exhibit? Really happy with this inclusion.
2023 press kit with presentation of the new pygmy hippo exhibit (in French) : https://www.tourisme-bearn-paysdena...d-asson-dossier-de-presse-2023-compressed.pdf The park receives 2 females in a "new greenhouse and outdoor enclosures with filtered ponds and sloughs" . Breeding is desired for the future.
It would be amazing if they added some birds in that greenhouse if possible, which would make it an even more special exhibit.
Recent news : - birth of two St Vincent agoutis, - arrival of female red panda Minaia coming from Hannover Zoo. 登录 Facebook | Facebook
The zoo seems to be heating up for the arrival of the pygmy hippos, they have posted a picture of an observatory that guests will be able to use once the animals arrive. I don't know if the exhibit is ready, but the animals are meant to arrive this month. Let's see how it evolves! Zoo D'Asson's Facebook
A first female pygmy hippo called Valentina is on the road to the zoo from Santo Inacio (Portugal). You’re Temporarily Blocked
Recent births: - A Western blue duiker (Philantomba monticola congica) was born! - Victoria crowned-pigeon (Goura victoria) chick hatched at the zoo. - Blue-and-gold macaw (Ara ararauna) hatched at the zoo. Links with the news: - Log into Facebook - Log into Facebook - Log into Facebook
News: - A second Western pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis liberiensis) called Qiuillia arrived from Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine!
Birth news: - A Philippine porcupine (Hystrix pumila) was born at the zoo last saturday! Zoo d'Asson Facebook
