Hi everyone, This for the information of all members. Not spam as I have been a member for ages, just an offer. I am now selling Live foods, such as Brown...
I have placed a new photo in the my Photo Album. This is of an unknown elephant with its Mahout. I know it was taken in a UK Zoo but have no idea which one....
This photo was taken at Halifax Zoological Garden and shows the unfortunately named "Nigger". She was born around 1896 and was known as Kim at the Scottish Zoo...
Hi Brian, I send you herewith my surpluslist. Perhaps you are interested in some of the items. Let me know what you want and we try to make a deal. Best...
Hi, I am in the process of creating Photo Albums of some of the more interesting photos I have acquired over the last 50 years. I have added some of Halifax...
Scotland's only wildfowl park has been closed down after vets and the local authority expressed concern about how it was being run. Argyll Wildlife Park has...
Dear All, I am researching the effect of tick borne disease in the work place and am trying to gather possible cases of Lyme disease / Borreliosis in zoo...
What are you at risk from? Borreliosis (Lyme disease). 1. Animal Lyme disease symptoms: • mild pyrexia • lethargy • weight loss • stiffness/lameness ...
Having read the website of South Lakes Wild Animal Park today, I noticed that the park stops any and all Blind People who use a guide from entering the Park. ...
I am no fan of the South Lakes Wild Animal Park but I do not think that they should be misrepresented. I have just had a look at their web site. No where on...
Hi Mark, Although it states that guide dogs are forbidden or prohibited from the park, then this does mean that blind people can not enter if they use their...
Hi Mark, Just to clarify this guide dog business. South Lakes state that they will not let guide dogs enter their park as is any other animal. By saying this...
Paul Your original posting said that South Lakes Wild Animal Park's web site said that they would not admit blind people. In fact they can be admitted and are...
Sorry to have came across overhanded with this posting and my aplogies for any ill-feeling omongst any person or any park. However, what I am trying to say...
Don't quote me on this and I am not on the defensive but I recollect a conversation with David re Guide Dogs. They are not permitted for the safety of the ...
Many thanks for that info Peter, much obliged. Although it makes perfect sense and I do agree, the person who is blind and with a guide dog who might want to...
Here is some information from the Disability Rights Commission on the rights of guide dog owners. Know Your Rights - Assistance Dog Owners Discrimination...
Dear All I’m co-authoring a book in a freelance capacity about the Early Years (children aged 2 to 5) visiting cultural venues, including museums, art ...
ANIMAL PARK SOLVES PLANNING ISSUES LEGAL action against a Cumbrian tourist attraction may be dropped within the next week if planners accept a certificate of...
South Pole? No it's Dalton at 11.30am on Boxing Day IT may have been freezing outside but visitors to Dalton's South Lakes Wild Animal Park were still stunned...
Dear All I'm co-authoring a book in a freelance capacity about the Early Years (children aged 2 to 5) visiting cultural venues, including museums, art ...
It would be nice if people posting messages in the forum did not give false subject headings. I for one would be more willing to respond to messages that did...
Hi, These may be of interest. I am looking to sell the Annual Reports from the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. I have at least 20 from Vol.3. These are...
Dalziel and Pascoe BBC1 Sunday 6 February and Monday 7 February 2005 9pm. In the latest two-parter, the detective duo investigate dark deeds at a private zoo,...
When visiting zoos it is not always possible to make a list of all its animals. You may miss some of them and some may be off-exhibit. It can be useful,...
Hi Mark, Marwell Zoo's site has a list of animals currently kept at the zoo. It is in alphabetical order by common names. I always thought that publishing an...
Hi Rob Thanks for your reply. Marwell also publish their animal inventory in their annual report. Zoos are not required to publish an inventory by the ZLA...
Hi Mark, Thanks for the information concerning the ZLA. Chester Zoo's 2003 stock list is on their website. Go to 'about us' on the main menu then click on...
It is with great sadness that I bring the news of the death of Lutz Kuschinski. Lutz Kuschinski, 62, was the Curator of Glasgow Zoo. He was the curator for the...