Villagers in Western and Southern Thailand have learned there is a better way to earn money than poaching endangered hornbill chicks from nests to sell at markets – and that's to put their efforts into hornbill conservation instead.
The Hornbill Research...
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ZOO NEWS
There's always a new story to tell at Colchester Zoo, from welcoming new arrivals, to exciting things to see and discover.
Spotted hyena cub is named!
On the 28th May 2014 our Spotted Hyena adults Kalabi and Abu became proud parents again for the third time!
Since then the cub has continued to grow and thrive and has recently been given the name Kivuli, which means shadow...
Fishing communities are the key to otter survival
Otter populations are in sharp decline in Asia, due to loss of their food sources and wetland habitats, the pet trade and hunting for their fur. But Fishing villages in Bangladesh – which have a long tradition of using smooth-coated otters...
Chimp Hand Prints available now!
Help support the redevelopment of Chimp World...
Our chimp family tree has grown and grown and we will be starting redevelopment of their enclosure in 2 phases. Phase 1 will begin in 2015 where we will be extending their outdoor enclosure...
Freeport Braintree new sponsor's of Elephant Kingdom
African Elephant Orphanage to benefit from initiative
Freeport Braintree, the Essex-based outlet Centre, has engaged with Colchester Zoo, as sponsors of its prestigious Elephant Kingdom.
Here at the zoo, Elephant Kingdom houses four adult African Elephants - three females and one...
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