So - as a zoo, it's a good one, I think. And if it wasn't for zoos like Howletts maybe we'd have even more extinct species? But it's a shame they're necessary.
Handknitted collectable meerkats - you name it, I'll knit it!
Thursday, 26 February 2009
New Meerkat at Howletts Zoo
We went for a day out at Howletts and thought that at least one of the meerkats should get some practise at spotting predators!
Predator? Hmmm, not sure, he's certainly very interested!
I don't think he's likely to eat a meerkat.
Definitely not a predator - this rhino is a statue!
Snakes eat meerkats :-(
Snow leopards might eat meerkats :-(
Another statue, don't be scared!
Etana the baby elephant was born just before Christmas, and still needs to suckle frequently.
Howletts Mansion looks just like home...not!
I have mixed feelings about zoos. Howletts has a great reputation for captive breeding, and for sending animals back into the wild. Many of their animals are in huge enclosures - so big in fact that you often hear people moaning they can't see any animals!
So - as a zoo, it's a good one, I think. And if it wasn't for zoos like Howletts maybe we'd have even more extinct species? But it's a shame they're necessary.
So - as a zoo, it's a good one, I think. And if it wasn't for zoos like Howletts maybe we'd have even more extinct species? But it's a shame they're necessary.
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This blog post is adorable ^_^ Can't wait to see where else your lovely meerkat will go exploring :) You should make series of these. I hope the little meerkat wasn't too scared. I like how he was trying to stare the baboon down!
great blog, looks like you meerkat had a great day :-)
those were the coolest pidctures ever! lol I was laughing!
Oh my gosh. What a hoot those pictures are. I think you should turn that gorilla one into a card or something. Cute!
And I have mixed feelings about zoos too.
Fantastic photos! I love them! Sinta is right - do a whole series of Meerkat trips!
Know what you mean about having mixed feelins about zoos though. It just doesn't feel right. I went to Howlets last year but always feel guilty at zoos . . .
it's the smaller cats that I feel sorry for. The big cats just lounge around, and don't seem too bothered. The smaller wild cats pace and pace and pace, they've clearly got completely set into a pattern retracing their tracks over and over. Sad.
I too have mixed feeling about zoos, however i think that we are seeing the end of the 'animals in cages' days and most modern zoos are more concerned with conservation instead of the stereo typical 'zoo' - or at least i hope that is the case.
I love the pics - maybe the meerkat will have many more days out?!
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maybe! he's very handily pocket sized ;-)
Looks like the meerkat enjoyed a lovely day out. So how many strange looks did you get while taking the photos, lol?
OMG..You are too funny! What a fun little story. You should write a childrens story about the Meerkat!
Thank Heather I needed a giggle
OMG, Nifty! Your meerkats at the Zoo is a freaking hoot!! It totally made me spit my coffee. It is cute and adorable and very funny. They have such personality!!
Sandie
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There used to be a blog about the adventures of the Gumbles that had quite a following until she had to quit writing due to a family crisis. Meerkats would fill that void quite nicely! :)
Fun, Nifty! I can't wait to see where the meerkat will go next!
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