Some More Photos from Marwell Zoo

I have posted a few more photos from our Zoo trip. Marwell is not a big Zoo, but many of its animals are threatened with extinction in the wild. They have several successful breeding programmes and part of the entrance fee includes a donation to a conservation project .This year it is for the Cheetahs.
In the Encounter Village you walk through small enclosures where the animals are very close. It was lovely to see the little Joey peeping out of his Mother's pouch and to be able to get so close to the Tamarins.

More Photos From Marwell

Golden Lion Tamarin
Meerkat
Ring Tailed Coati
Sulawesi crested Macaques
Rhino

A Visit to the Zoo

I know Zoos are a controversial topic,and I have mixed feelings. I love to see the wild animals but accept that Zoos are not always able to provide the right environments for them.Sadly many animals are so threatened in their native lands that Zoos play an important role in breeding and conservation.
Yesterday we went to Marwell Zoo for the day. it was dull and overcast and at times the conditions were not the best for photography but we enjoyed the outing Todays Photos are of the Big cats we saw.

Marwell Zoo

Amur leopard
Amur tiger
Cheetah
Snow leopard
Amur Leopard

A day at Marwell Zoo

Karen and I spent the day at Marwell Zoo. Marwell is only about 30 minutes drive from here , but I had never been there before. It is a fairly small Zoo, but many of the animals are endangered species and the Zoo participates in breeding and conservation programmes.
Although it was a sunny day there was a very cool breeze and we were both glad we had taken jackets with us.
We arrived as the Zoo opened and many of the animals were eating breakfast. We were there for 6 hours and only just managed to walk round once, taking our time to stop and observe the animals. We were surprised at the way many people were rushing round, often assuming that the paddocks were empty, when in fact the animals were quietly lying camouflaged by their surroundings. We took our time and enjoyed the animals.

Penguins

East African crowned Crane

Kookaburra