Across UK Zoos, there are … School and Groups. She became famous in 2015 after a video of her went viral. Credit: Blackpool Zoo Last month, Battersea Park Children's Zoo welcomed 4 new arrivals from Blackpool Zoo: Nellie, Nora, Dora and Diego - a sibling group of rare cotton top tamarins. The male calf was born after a 13-month gestation on March 4th and has been named Clyde by keepers. Read More Related Articles Blackpool Zoo is temporarily closed. The zoo has recently changed ownership twice – once in 2003, and again in 2007, resulting in continued investment each year. But parents Ivy and Chamoa have two other youngsters, both boys, called Dobbie and Iwani with them in the small primate house, so keepers are hoping that the new arrival is female. The cotton-top tamarin is considered one of the world's most endangered primates – and is one of the smallest. Blackpool Zoo is preparing to welcome six new, petrifying, prehistoric, animatronic creatures to its Dinosaur Safari! But so is the time for a new vision of tourism. The yet-to-be-named youngster is now out and about on the beach and enjoys spending time chasing his big sister Xanna and floating on their raft! The monumental 12 months started on a mammoth high with the arrival of two elephants from Twycross Zoo, who took up residence in a brand new… His arrival heralded a new and exciting chapter for Blackpool Zoo as he is the first male elephant to live there in the zoo’s 48-year history. We are really looking forward to welcoming you all back!! The Mall Blackburn, Yorkshire Copper Tube, InterContinental Hotels Group, Central Training Education, Blackpool Zoo, Iveco, Language Schools International, VIP Computers, W.T. Get access to the Blackpool Zoo if you attempt to get savings - 'New Arrivals start from £1'. Blackpool Zoo's family of orangutans are back after a complete £1million transformation of their home. If St. Louis really loves its zoo, it won’t keep leaving tens of millions of out-of-town dollars lying at its gates. They reunite with their old friends Tara and Minbu at Base Camp. The conservation of endangered species is becoming increasingly important as a result of the world’s growing human population putting pressure on the habitats where animals live. Related Videos. Born in 1998 at Twycross Zoo, Tara arrived here at Blackpool in January. Hartmann’s mountain zebras are native to Namibia. Close The health of our zoo family, which includes our visitors, staff and animals, is our top priority. We are really looking forward to welcoming you all back!! Makari joined older sister called Meisie, half brother Moanda, and father and resident silverback, 20-year-old Bukavu who is father to all three. Blackpool Zoo is a 32 acre zoo, owned by Parques Reunidos and located in the sea-side resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Click here for latest updates. In December 2014, experienced mum Ivy gave birth to a healthy male, who has since been named Dobbie. It provides a home to over 1,500 animals from all over the world. Coronavirus COVID-19: Information for Visitors. He came all the way from Czech Republic and has settled in remarkably well with the girls. Minbu, has always been the dominant female whilst living at Twycross, known as a matriarch. MORE+ All elephants are clever, but Noorjahan is exceptionally intelligent. He joins mother Helene, and resident male Fernando. Click. Check out our timeline of new arrivals and babies at Blackpool Zoo. The new arrival's welcome follows the zoo's celebration of their first parent-reared flamingo chick in the zoo's 48-year history last month. Bornean orangutan Jingga swung into the zoo in October from her Spanish home to Blackpool Zoo as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP). On May 28th, Gina gave birth to a male sea lion pup. Click. Noorjahan and her four-year-old calf, Esha arrived in August together. In summer 2009, penguins were to be added to the list of animals at the zoo, with the arrival of twenty Magellanic penguins from two Spanish conservation centres. Last updated 8th Sep 2017 Blackpool Zoo’s gorilla troop has welcomed an adorable new addition. Esha is a very active, playful and inquisitive member of the herd. A 28 strong troop of tiny baby tortoises that were found being smuggled into the UK are getting their happy ever after here at Blackpool Zoo. A MIRACLE ARRIVAL - HARTMANN'S MOUNTAIN ZEBRA, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ASIAN ELEPHANTS ARRIVE. The health of our zoo family, which includes our visitors, staff and animals, is our top priority. We're absolutely delighted to announce the birth of a healthy male lion cub! The new Pileated Gibbon, which was born at Blackpool Zoo at the end of August Parents Ivy and Chamoa have two other youngsters, both boys, called Dobbie and Iwani with them in the small primate house, so keepers are hoping that the new arrival is female. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ASIAN ELEPHANTS ARRIVE. He is being reared by his mother, Kara-may who lives with his father Sid in a herd of 8 camels at Blackpool. “It has certainly been a busy year here in our bird department as we have also hatched a Magellanic penguin, five Blacksmith Plovers, two Eastern White pelicans, eight Spoonbill chicks, three Java sparrows, and a Mount Omei babbler; with even more eggs in nests across the zoo. At the moment keepers don't know if the new arrival is a boy or a girl. Follow the link to find the right page at Blackpool Zoo and set out to complete the purchase. We are in Tier 3 rule so we are unable to open indoor viewing areas of our animal houses or indoor seating areas – but stick your wellies on, dig out your woollies, wrap up warm and enjoy plenty of fresh air as you explore the zoo. Aardvarks are native to areas south of the Sahara in Africa, where they are often referred to as 'earth pigs', the Afrikaans translation of Aardvark. Please ensure you read them before you book your tickets as they are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. In light of the current restrictions, we have temporarily closed Blackpool Zoo as of the close of business on Wednesday 4th November, with a … The five were selected by experts to join our bachelor boys and we have already seen promising signs of success. Tara gave Kate the opportunity to get to know each other before the others arrive. The monumental 12 months started on a mammoth high with the arrival of two elephants from Twycross Zoo, who took up residence in a brand new, purpose built £5million home. This gorgeous little girl was born in June to second time mum, Anya. She joins Mum Helene, Dad Fernando and brother Jabali in the paddock. The newest addition to Blackpool Zoo. The time for an exciting expansion of the zoo is now. The Magellanic penguins travelled from Germany and Italy to their new home in an epic 24-hour journey. Her arrival is critical to the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme. Her hilarious reaction to a magic trick has been viewed more than 20 million times. The 28-year-old, named Emmett, was moved 200 miles from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in … The tiny double humped camel was thus named after the  baby Prince. Blackpool Zoo, located on East Park Drive in Blackpool, Lancashire, is open 10am-5.45pm (with last admission at 5pm) every day of the year except Christmas Day. The first new arrival of 2015! The moving giants will come crashing into the resort over the summer and work is currently underway to spruce up their new home ahead of their arrival. It's not just his name that is special but he's also a domestic Bactrian camel, whose wild Mongolian cousins are critically endangered. Eastern white pelican chick, Charlie, is only the second of his species to hatch in the UK, and the first to be hand reared. Quality management systems. A male Aardvark named Karl, after German footballer Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, arrived from Berlin Zoo as a new mate for resident female Laurel. Following the introduction of a new breeding male to the group, we were lucky enough to welcome a new arrival to our DeBrazza Monkey group. The tiny (sea) lions were all born in early June weighing just 5kg each - two male pups and one female. The foal has been named Wakanda by keepers, which is a fictional country located in Sub-Saharan Africa and created by Marvel Comics. Keepers at Blackpool Zoo are celebrating the birth of a baby Gibbon - Europe's second largest group of endangered species. Asian short-clawed otters are the smallest otter species in the world. Born in the early hours of Sunday 31st May to first time mum, Rachel, our little lion cub Khari will take his place in the pride alongside his father, Wallace. Asani joins two female aardvarks Aggie and Annie. Visit the Blackpool Zoo website for opening information. Jingga was born in Barcelona in 2009 to mother Jawi and father Karl, and has settled well into Orangutan Outlook. ... A new Visitor Services Hub and Visitor Services Team have been set up to help with queries and questions. The zoo in Cheshire has been named sixth best in the world, second best in all of Europe and number one in the UK, according to new rankings based on millions of online reviews. There are said to be about 6,000 such monkeys left in the wild in their native Colombia, with numbers largely reduced through deforestation. Gibbons are usually found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, however, a paired-for-life duo living at Blackpool Zoo are keeping the population alive as the only two breeding pairs found at the zoo. The move had been months in the planning, with Blackpool’s elephant keepers spending time down at Twycross getting to know our new arrivals. There were two new headline arrivals in 2012 as Iberian Wolves and Giant Anteaters made their zoo debut in new, purpose built enclosures. Blackpool Zoo’s herd of Asian elephants is now almost complete following the safe arrival of two Mother and daughter Asian Elephants from Twycross Zoo. # BringTheStlZooToYou. A male Grevy’s zebra foal was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on … July saw the arrival of this bounding burrowing boy named 'Asani'. Her name was chosen by Gold Members in a poll of four names. The twins, who are yet to be sexed and named, are vital for the international breeding programme. Please ensure you read them before you book your tickets as they are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The male calf was spotted while news broke that the Duchess of Cambridge was in labour. All new arrivals to the Saint Louis Zoo are quarantined for a minimum of 30 days before they go to their new Zoo homes. Coronavirus COVID-19: Information for Visitors. Noorjahan and her four-year-old calf, Esha arrived in August together. That’s enrichment. From aardvarks to zebras and everything in between - find out about the huge range of animals that call Blackpool Zoo home! He is being reared by his mother, Kara-may who lives with his father Sid in a herd of 8 camels at Blackpool. In light of the current restrictions, we have temporarily closed Blackpool Zoo as of the close of business on Wednesday 4th November, with a … Tags November 2013 Think Again. On the day Princess Charlotte was born, we welcomed our own new arrival. Blackpool Zoo is temporarily closed. Meerkats breed successfully both in the wild and in captivity with litters between 1 and 5 pups, although most commonly, 3. Client liaison. From the birth of a critically endangered mongoose lemur to the addition of a 26-year-old chimpanzee to the fold, there are a lot of new faces to see. She has strong maternal qualities and can often be seen keeping the rest of the herd in check. Commentary by Ray Hartmann. She joins Xinji, our male otter here at the zoo. Miliki, who is a 22-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a tiny baby in the early hours of the morning following a natural and uncomplicated labour. There's much to surprise, amaze and delight here at Blackpool Zoo. Blackpool Zoo is set to reopen to members and the public before the end of June. We'd like you to meet the newest member of our pride - Khari! Creative pitches. The health of our zoo family, which includes our visitors, staff and animals, is our top priority. It’s been a busy summer at the Saint Louis Zoo in Forest Park. The first male elephant in Blackpool Zoo's 47-year history has arrived to join a new breeding programme. Blackpool Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby Gibbon – one of Europe’s second-largest group of endangered species. Blackpool Zoo is now open! Our gorilla troop welcomed an adorable new addition on the 5th September! Its herd of six Asian elephants was completed with bull elephant, Emmet, who made the 200-mile journey from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on October 25th 2019. Keepers at Blackpool Zoo are celebrating the birth of an endangered species of gibbon. Tara is a very playful elephant. Five new Magellanic penguins have arrived at Blackpool Zoo. ... people will still be able to see lots of new arrivals, along with all the other residents, outside enjoying the early summer. In September we welcomed the birth of the UK’s only current female Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra foal, described as a miracle for the vulnerable species. We are in Tier 3 rules so we are unable to open indoor viewing areas of our animal houses or indoor seating areas – but stick your wellies on, dig out your woollies, wrap up warm and enjoy plenty of fresh air as you explore the zoo. The chosen name, Xanna, means golden one. The new-and-improved Museum at the Gateway Arch (opening July 3), allows guests to explore the story of the region's growth from the days of colonial St. … A day at Blackpool Zoo is a great day out for all the family. Blackpool Zoo’s herd of Asian elephants is now almost complete following the safe arrival of two Mother and daughter Asian Elephants from Twycross Zoo. The new arrival is the first surviving female Hartmann’s mountain zebra to be born in the UK since 2002. In 2018, the zoo opened a new elephant exhibit - Project Elephant Base Camp. It was a cold February morning, and keepers from Blackpool Zoo and Twycross Zoo were about to put their meticulous plans into action – The time had come for Tara to make her big move to Blackpool Zoo. Learn all about the animal kingdom and get up close to hundreds of animals from around the world. ... New Arrivals. Another male, Seronimo also lives at Blackpool Zoo. 10. This little girl was born in early January to our group of black headed sheep down in the Childrens' Farm. New Arrivals Blackpool Zoo will re-open on Wednesday 2nd December. Born in the early hours of Sunday 31st May to first time mum, Rachel, the new arrival will join the pride with Father, Wallace, and aunty, Gillian, who, in line with the social order of a group of lions, the two females will work together to bring up the new arrival and the father will get … Two Giant Anteaters, moved in as new residents at Blackpools award winng Zoo 2012, seen here with just a few ot the other animals and attractions. Born in Burma in 1985, Minbu arrived at Blackpool Zoo in March. New business opportunities. 9. There’s another exciting year in the pipeline here at Blackpool Zoo as management reflect on an incredible 2018, which included highs such as the grand opening of its largest ever single investment, some very special new arrivals and record visitor numbers! Our male zebra foal, Jabali, is the third of his species to be born here in the last five years. This time period allows staff to evaluate all incoming animals to make sure they are healthy before introducing them to our collection. A litter of three meerkat pups can now be seen in their enclosure in the Big Cat house. Five female penguins have arrived from Europe. She can be nervous of new situations and often is the last elephant to try something new, although she has adapted well at Base Camp joining her friend Tara who arrived in January. She is enthusiastic and inquisitive, and is often the first to try out something new. The baby male Western Lowland gorilla was named ‘Makari’. A ridable miniature railway (US: riding railroad or grand scale railroad) is a large scale, usually ground-level railway that hauls passengers using locomotives that are often models of full-sized railway locomotives (powered by diesel or petrol engines, live steam engines or electric motors A full list of restrictions and measures in place can be found here. You might pass time by watching TV or entertain your dog by throwing a stick or a ball. It was a right royal arrival for the first camel birth of the year 'Louis'. Coronavirus COVID-19: Information for Visitors. Mother Miliki gave birth in the early hours in a natural and uncomplicated birth. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the zoo is limiting the number of visitors in park and … The start of the year saw the arrival of an energetic, young female short-clawed Otter named Ash. 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