Latest Arrivals
This is a list of our latest arrivals at the zoo.
Flamingo Breeding
Posted in: New Arrivals Posted on 14th Nov 2011
Breeding in our small flock of Chilean flamingos is very sporadic and unpredictable, so getting experience of flamingo breeding has proved very difficult for our staff in recent years. Within the last few weeks some of you may have met a keeper in the Zoo being followed by a baby flamingo. We have two youngsters [...] Read More.
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Bactrian Camel calf could be the lucky mascot
Posted in: New Arrivals Posted on 14th Nov 2011
A female Bactrian Camel calf could be the lucky mascot Warren Gatland needs to help his side secure victory in this year’s Rugby World Cup. Born on Friday 24th June at 6:15pm Delilah was up on her feet and raring to go only two hours later, much to the delight of her Keeper who had [...] Read More.
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Two female Emperor Tamarins
Posted in: New Arrivals Posted on 14th Nov 2011
A new species has now arrived at the Zoo in the form of two female Emperor Tamarins. You will find these handsome little monkeys, with their characteristic large white moustaches, sharing the primate house with the Cotton Top Tamarins. The Emperor Tamarin comes from the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin of Eastern Peru, Northern [...] Read More.
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Margay small cat
Posted in: New Arrivals Posted on 14th Nov 2011
The Margay is a beautiful small cat from the forested regions of Central and South America. We received our male “Jack” a number of years ago but have been desperately seeking a companion for him. Last year a female, “Shirley”, became available from Amsterdam Zoo. After a quarantine period she has now been transferred to [...] Read More.
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Amazon Parrots Arrive
Posted in: New Arrivals, News Posted on 12th Apr 2011
A large group of Amazon parrots have arrived and taken residence in their new home by the car park. This is now the Amazon Aviary. Some of the parrots are ex-pets, so don’t be surprised if they talk to you as you pass! The Margay is a beautiful small cat from the forested regions of [...] Read More.
