Zoo News Archive
Summer 2010
Birth: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
25
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Three Ostrich chicks have hatched, the first at the zoo for many years. |
Birth: London Zoo
21
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Two African Black-footed Penguin chicks, named Regents and Primrose, have hatched, and are being hand reared by keepers. After 10 weeks they will be integrated back into the group. |
Birth: Paignton Zoo
18
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A baby Capybara has been born, the first for parents David and Davina. |
Arrival: Bristol Zoo Gardens
13
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Three Aldabra Giant Tortoises (a male and two females, Hogarth, Hissy and Stevie) have arrived on breeding loan, to join the zoo's existing male (Biggie) and three females (Twiggy, Helen and Matilda). |
Birth: Curraghs Wildlife Park
10
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Red-handed Tamarin twins have been born. |
Arrival: Colchester Zoo
9
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Red-backed Bearded Saki Monkeys have arrived from the Rare Species Conservation Centre in Kent. A pair of Rufous Hornbills, a pair of Rhinoceros Hornbills and a pair of Victoria Crowned Pigeons have also arrived from the same place. |
Arrival: Bristol Zoo Gardens
9
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Five Malayan Box Turtles have arrived, having been seized by customs in Hong Kong while being smuggled into China. Once their quarantine period is over, they will join the zoo's three other turtles of the same species, who were also confiscated by customs officials 10 years ago. It is hoped they will form a breeding group for this Vulnerable species. |
Arrival: Drusillas Park
5
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Two Binturong have arrived from the Rare Species Conservation Centre in Kent; they are called Penh and Angkor. This rare species is also known as Bearcats, although not related to either bears or cats. |
Birth: Bristol Zoo Gardens
August
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Golden Lion Tamarin twins have been born, the first at the zoo and great news for the breeding programme for this Endangered species. |
Birth: Longleat Safari Park
August
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Two Asian Short Clawed Otter pups called Sumalee and Kasem have been born, and are being hand reared since mum Rosie failed to produce sufficient milk. |
Depart: Drusillas Park
August
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The Diana Monkeys have moved to Parken Zoo, Sweden. |
Birth: Longleat Safari Park
August
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A baby male Rothschild's Giraffe called Kaiser has been born, the first for dad Doto and the second for mum Imogen since her emergency caesarean operation that was featured on the BBC Animal Park series five years ago. |
Birth: Longleat Safari Park
August
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The latest births include: 12 Chilean Flamingo chicks; 4 Ostrich chicks for parents Gavin and Stacey; 3 Sacred Ibis chicks. |
Birth: Marwell Wildlife (Marwell Zoological Park)
30
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Eight Ostrich chicks have hatched, for two separate mothers and a common father, Boomer. |
Arrival: Bristol Zoo Gardens
26
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A 5-year-old Asiatic Lioness called Shiva has arrived from Besancon Zoo in France, to join Kamal the resident male. It is hoped they will form a new breeding pair for this Critically Endangered species - there are only bout 350 left in the wild.. |
Notes:
Where possible, the dates given are for the event itself, but some zoos do not make this information available, when the date of announcement is used instead.
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