2/9/2024 0 Comments Dear wild heart pictoo![]() The next step for Coco is to continue to introduce him to his new habitat, including outdoor pools, mud wallows, state-of-the-art elephant house, dust baths and feeding areas. As a member of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, West Midland Safari Park adheres to the highest standards in the world when caring for elephants. We’re looking forward to introducing him to all our guests.”Ĭoco has already sired calves, both at his previous home in the UK and at Cabarceno Zoo Obregon, in Spain, where he was born on 14 June 2000. “The move went very smoothly and the arrival of an experienced male like Coco at the Park, will hopefully enable us to achieve our goals of becoming a successful breeding group in the future. ![]() Having recently moved Sutton to another zoo, to continue his path to adulthood, Coco will be a great companion for Five, our 31-year-old female, and we hope they form a strong bond. His arrival follows the departure of Five’s son, Sutton, who moved to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in May, to join a bachelor herd of elephants.Īndy Plumb, Head Keeper of Elephants said, “The team are very excited to welcome Coco to the Park. The 23-year-old male arrived at the Park on 9 August 2023 and has spent his first few days meeting his new keepers and settling into his new home.Ĭoco was identified as a suitable match for the Park’s female elephant, Five, and keepers hope that the pair will successfully breed in the future, supporting the EEP (EAZA Ex-situ Programme) for African elephant conservation. ![]() West Midland Safari Park is delighted to announce the recent arrival of a bull African elephant, named Coco.
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