*Explore Twycross Zoo's latest update featuring Lope's remarkable growth and heartwarming family moments. Witness Ozala's elegant water-drinking and Biddy's roll in the grass as Oumbi approaches. Don't miss this gorilla-filled adventure!*
I visited Twycross Zoo again after my 2 weeks away and of course, the first point of call was Gorilla Lope (10). He seems like he's grown quite a bit in the two weeks I was away. His chest and head are getting mind-boggling big. As it was quite a hot day, he didn't move too much, but he seemed so much more relaxed, sitting outside enjoying his food. His eyebrow scrapes healed nicely.
The second part of the video is from his family in the old/usual enclosure.
Oumbi (31) has a little charge towards Biddy (49). As she tries to get out of his way she rolls through the grass. She seems perfectly fine and just continues eating afterwards. Ozala made me smile when she got a bottle of water ( they do have a fresh drinking water pipe inside as well), She took it and drank it so elegantly.
Biddy watched Asante move. Shufai comes from the back following his aunt, walks upright and beats his chest at her. He's coming back up the hill and Biddy is looking into the water-filled barrel enrichment. She fishes out an aubergine and a bottle of water. She has a little sip and then tucks into the aubergine. Oumbi is approaching again but then turning away leaving Biddy to eat in peace. Her eyes following the Silverback.
Followed by some more clips from Lope in his bachelor pad from just before my trip.
In case you missed the community post:
RUMOUR NEWS: Lope's move... As the rumour is pretty widespread now, and I've heard it from many different angles, and it's apparently already confirmed by a keeper, I thought I'd let you know that he might be moving to France, to the Zoo du Bassin d’Arcachon. This is not confirmed, and it could change! It is very likely to be true if you put all the pieces together, like a new habitat for two bachelor groups, but I myself haven't had any confirmation on this yet!
It looks like Zoo du Bassin d’Arcachon has built a "Gorilla Camp" which is supposed to house two different bachelor groups. The first silverback has already moved in, and his name is Awali. He will be joined by two unknown blackbacks. Silverback Dishi is the second silverback who will also be joined by two blackbacks.
If/when I get confirmation, I will do some research on all the gorillas and give you more information.
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For those who may be interested, the new calendars are now available!
There is a brand new Gorilla calendar. Additionally, I have created a Gorilla Lope-only calendar (blackback calendar) for this year. So, even when he departs, you still have him for 12 months :-).
Browse at:
USA link: [ Ссылка ]
UK Link: [ Ссылка ]
Germany: [ Ссылка ]
France: [ Ссылка ]
Australia: [ Ссылка ]
or simply go to the sites and change your choice of country at the globe icon upper right on the page.
If you need any help let me know!
There are also several other calendars, including revamped editions of previous ones, all prepared for the year 2024.
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