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Camel Birth at Knowsley
Knowsley Safari Park
Our latest arrival at the park is a male bactrian camel born to mum Mandy last week. The camel, named Charles, now joins Camilla (can you see the theme here?)another camel born just a few weeks before.
Bactrian camels are endangered in the wild but the are growing numbers being kept in zoos and safari parks around the world http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/news.asp?rid=108
Our latest arrival at the park is a male bactrian camel born to mum Mandy last week. The camel, named Charles, now joins Camilla (can you see the theme here?)another camel born just a few weeks before.Bactrian camels are endangered in the wild but the are growing numbers being kept in zoos and safari parks around the world http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/news.asp?rid=108
Not just the bear necessities
Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo has been very busy over the past few weeks completing "home improvements" to a number of enclosures and animal houses.
New climbing frames have been set up for the spider monkeys to play on. These monkeys are often considered the acrobats of the zoo, because as well as long arms, they have special tails which they use to hold onto and swing between branches.
These were built by zoo staff with help from Friends of the Zoo volunteers.
The Andean bears also have brand new climbing frames and platforms in their enclosure. With the new platforms, visitors can now get a closer view of the bears, as they are level with the upper viewing area when they laze around on them.
Zoo manager Mark Challis is enthusiastic about these renovations.
"We are delighted to have been able to provide the spider monkeys and Andean bears with new frames and platforms," he said.
"These structures are important in the welfare of the animals, promoting exercise and natural behaviours. We like to make sure our animals have more than just the necessities. I am sure visitors will love watching the spider monkeys play around and seeing the bears a lot closer."
And the improvements don't stop there! Later on in the year, Belfast Zoo is looking forward to re-opening its Reptile House with renovated enclosures and introducing a giraffe viewer over the giraffe paddock.
You can adopt a spider monkey or Andean bear to help contribute towards their care.
http://www.belfastzoo.co.uk/newsandevents/newsitem.aspx?id=103
Belfast Zoo has been very busy over the past few weeks completing "home improvements" to a number of enclosures and animal houses. New climbing frames have been set up for the spider monkeys to play on. These monkeys are often considered the acrobats of the zoo, because as well as long arms, they have special tails which they use to hold onto and swing between branches.
These were built by zoo staff with help from Friends of the Zoo volunteers.
The Andean bears also have brand new climbing frames and platforms in their enclosure. With the new platforms, visitors can now get a closer view of the bears, as they are level with the upper viewing area when they laze around on them.
Zoo manager Mark Challis is enthusiastic about these renovations.
"We are delighted to have been able to provide the spider monkeys and Andean bears with new frames and platforms," he said.
"These structures are important in the welfare of the animals, promoting exercise and natural behaviours. We like to make sure our animals have more than just the necessities. I am sure visitors will love watching the spider monkeys play around and seeing the bears a lot closer."
And the improvements don't stop there! Later on in the year, Belfast Zoo is looking forward to re-opening its Reptile House with renovated enclosures and introducing a giraffe viewer over the giraffe paddock.
You can adopt a spider monkey or Andean bear to help contribute towards their care.
http://www.belfastzoo.co.uk/newsandevents/newsitem.aspx?id=103
Our newest arrival is a tiny douroucouli
Marwell Zoo
We are proud to announce the arrival of a baby douroucouli. Native to South America douroucouli are also known as owl monkeys, and are the world's only nocturnal monkey.
Keepers have yet to name the baby which was born on 1 Feb 2010. When fully grown douroucoulis are around 40cm long. They live in small family groups and at Marwell can be found in their home at the back of the World of Lemurs. Our newest arrival can usually be seen hitching a ride on dad or mum's back.
http://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo_guide/douroucouli.asp
We are proud to announce the arrival of a baby douroucouli. Native to South America douroucouli are also known as owl monkeys, and are the world's only nocturnal monkey.Keepers have yet to name the baby which was born on 1 Feb 2010. When fully grown douroucoulis are around 40cm long. They live in small family groups and at Marwell can be found in their home at the back of the World of Lemurs. Our newest arrival can usually be seen hitching a ride on dad or mum's back.
http://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo_guide/douroucouli.asp
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