Zoo News Archive
Spring 2006
Birth: Bristol Zoo Gardens
23
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Female Brazilian Tapir calf born, the second successful birth for the parents. The Brazilian Tapir is an endangered species, and the new calf is the result of a co-ordinated breeding programme. |
Birth: Edinburgh Zoo
22
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A female baby Pudu, one of the smallest species of deer, has been born as part of a conservation breeding programme. The baby has been named Honey, and the parents are Amber and Henry. |
Birth: Edinburgh Zoo
21
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Two Asiatic lion cubs born to Kamlesh and Royal, the parents. The Asiatic Lion is the most endangered big cat species. |
Birth: Linton Zoological Gardens
19
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Amur Tiger twins born, the third litter of cubs for mum Deja. Update: they have now been named Katinka and Makari. |
Birth: Paignton Zoo
16
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A female Brazilian Tapir has been born. Coco is now 5 weeks old and doing well. |
Open: London Zoo
13
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The new `Into Africa' exhibit is now open, with new animals such as Zebra, African Hunting Dogs, and Warthogs. The enclosures feature glass viewing areas, periscopes, and observation windows, to allow visitors to get eye-to-eye with the animals. |
Open: Edinburgh Zoo
7
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A Kinkajoo (Honey Bear) called Shaman has been added to the zoo's line-up of animal encounters. The line-up already includes Dillon the Armabillo, Angelica the Boa Constrictor, and Tango the Eagle Owl. |
Birth: Colchester Zoo
7
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Essex Pig sow gives birth to 12 piglets. |
Birth: Isle of Wight Zoo
6
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A female baby Ring-Tailed Lemur has been born to mother Tanala. Unfortunately, Tanala has rejected her baby, who is now being hand-reared, a difficult process requiring feeds at 2-hour intervals around the clock. |
Arrival: Linton Zoological Gardens
5
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A female Crowned Lemur called Talata has arrived from Mulhouse Zoo, France, to join the existing male Charlie, as part of an international breeding programme. |
Birth: London Zoo
5
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The zoo's rare and critically endangered Alaotran Gentle Lemurs have given birth to twins. |
Open: Knowsley Safari Park
3
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New bird of prey flying displays have started. Run by Gauntlet Birds of Prey, the shows featuring Eagles, Vultures, Hawks, Falcons, and others will take place at weekends and during the school holidays until the end of summer. |
Open: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
1
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The Jumbo Express, a new full-size steam train ride with commentary through several animal enclosures, is now open. Children under 16 ride free if accompanied by paying adult. |
Birth: Chessington World of Adventures
April
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Two male Capybaras born to first time parents Pili and Temo. |
Arrival: Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
April
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A family of Black Howler Monkeys, a mother and her three children, have arrived from Bristol Zoo to join the `Cloud Forest' exhibit. Although not endangered themselves, this species will help highlight the plight of their critically endangered cousins, the Brown and Coiba Island Howlers. |
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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