Harry Potter Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Cant see a problem with getting it open again, purchase tickets online , so the zoo can control numbers with a time on ticket to advise on when you can enter. There is ample space in the zoo for social distance so this wont be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: Cant see a problem with getting it open again, purchase tickets online , so the zoo can control numbers with a time on ticket to advise on when you can enter. There is ample space in the zoo for social distance so this wont be an issue. Correct. too much pussy footing about for my liking. If folk can go indoors indoors to buy a pot of paint there should be nothing stopping folk going outside to look at some animals. get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 What about the toilets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Weakened Offender said: What about the toilets? Plenty bushes in the zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Where's this toilet thing coming from? As far as I'm aware the toilets at the supermarket have been open the whole time...I used to go in and wash my hands after my shop back when I was worried about all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 33 minutes ago, Weakened Offender said: What about the toilets? Think the animals mainly just go wherever they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 54 minutes ago, Taffin said: Where's this toilet thing coming from? As far as I'm aware the toilets at the supermarket have been open the whole time...I used to go in and wash my hands after my shop back when I was worried about all of this. People generally only do their shopping for an hour or so. As long as folk go before they leave the house, most folk should be able to hold it in, and the few folk who can't aren't going to be crowding the bogs. Whereas folk tend to go the zoo for long periods of time. And a lot of them with kids, who aren't renowned for their piss holding abilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Cant see a problem with getting it open again, purchase tickets online , so the zoo can control numbers with a time on ticket to advise on when you can enter. There is ample space in the zoo for social distance so this wont be an issue. If they can open shops at retail parks, it should be a formality to open the zoo. They do not plan to open the cafes and could maintain a queing system for the buildings (eg monkey house) and the rest is open air with wide paths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weakened Offender Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: If they can open shops at retail parks, it should be a formality to open the zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: People generally only do their shopping for an hour or so. As long as folk go before they leave the house, most folk should be able to hold it in, and the few folk who can't aren't going to be crowding the bogs. Whereas folk tend to go the zoo for long periods of time. And a lot of them with kids, who aren't renowned for their piss holding abilities. Yeh my point though is that the supermarket toilets are open. I imagine the ones at the zoo will be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Imagine how disappointed the animals will be when they see us trudge in...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Imagine how disappointed the animals will be when they see us trudge in...... Apart from the penguins. They might get to go on a nice wee dauner. The monkeys might be happy to have folk there to fling shite at and towatch them w***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Imagine how disappointed the animals will be when they see us trudge in...... , very true, here come all the clowns to stare at us, and want us to move about. As for toilets plenty hand wash, paper towels, and limited to a few to enter at one time. Face mask maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Imagine how disappointed the animals will be when they see us trudge in...... I read recently that zoo animals were suffering due to not having visitors. Shame. My kids love going to zoos and we look forward to them re-opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Harry Potter said: , very true, here come all the clowns to stare at us, and want us to move about. As for toilets plenty hand wash, paper towels, and limited to a few to enter at one time. Face mask maybe. Tough to get the animals wash hands and wear face-masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Their webcams have been quite good. The wee koala us a quick mover in the morning as she knows when to expect her keeper to arrive. The tiger can be quite elusive. https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/#pandacam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 10 hours ago, davemclaren said: Tough to get the animals wash hands and wear face-masks. 8 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Their webcams have been quite good. The wee koala us a quick mover in the morning as she knows when to expect her keeper to arrive. The tiger can be quite elusive. https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/#pandacam True Dave lol, thanks for the link Samuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Is Edinburgh where the famous March of the Penguins is? I plan to get along to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Their webcams have been quite good. The wee koala us a quick mover in the morning as she knows when to expect her keeper to arrive. The tiger can be quite elusive. https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/#pandacam Never been to the zoo for about 15 years. But I went on the site last night and set up an adoption of a koala 🐨. £90. I am shielding in lockdown and have spare cash. Just not spending. Doing a 10 pm donation also. Edited June 13, 2020 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: Is Edinburgh where the famous March of the Penguins is? I plan to get along to see them. Aye, well used to be . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Aye, well used to be . 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 12/06/2020 at 10:30, Weakened Offender said: What about the toilets? Just do what the animals do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, ri Alban said: Is Edinburgh where the famous March of the Penguins is? I plan to get along to see them. They do a penguin parade I think. Not as good as getting to meet them properly in their enclosure or in the wild though. Edited June 13, 2020 by IronJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Just now, IronJambo said: They do a penguin parade I think. Not as good as getting to meet them properly in their enclosure though. It's something I'm looking forward to post pandemic. The Wife and I taking the Granddaughter to see the Penguins. Can't wait! Yes, I'm a big wean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Just now, ri Alban said: It's something I'm looking forward to post pandemic. The Wife and I taking the Granddaughter to see the Penguins. Can't wait! Yes, I'm a big wean. 🤣 Well we went on honeymoon to South Africa so I could meet them on their own turf so I won't mock that. A mate also bought me a meet the penguins experience at London zoo and if they do anything like that in Edinburgh I highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Had the pleasure of seeing penguins on both the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, IronJambo said: 🤣 Well we went on honeymoon to South Africa so I could meet them on their own turf so I won't mock that. A mate also bought me a meet the penguins experience at London zoo and if they do anything like that in Edinburgh I highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Penguin Parade is at 2pm every day. Keepers throw the gates open and walk about with a bucket of fish. Any penguins that come with them do so at their own pace and of their own free will. Some days you get a mob of them, some days you only get a couple. They like nibbling at shoe laces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Cade said: Penguin Parade is at 2pm every day. Keepers throw the gates open and walk about with a bucket of fish. Any penguins that come with them do so at their own pace and of their own free will. Some days you get a mob of them, some days you only get a couple. They like nibbling at shoe laces. 👍 No doubt, when I go, they'll stay in the Hoose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Haven't been for over five years will take to the jambo grandbairns ages two and three looking forward to it. Get it open now i can imagine when it does open that it will be some sort of pre bookings only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: 👍 No doubt, when I go, they'll stay in the Hoose. If they go out, don't get too close. When I last went, well over 20 years ago, one of the penguins fired out some regurgitated, fishy, manky stuff, which hit my nephew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: If they go out, don't get too close. When I last went, well over 20 years ago, one of the penguins fired out some regurgitated, fishy, manky stuff, which hit my nephew. I hope you booted the manky wee thing (penguin, not the nephew) Disclaimer: It was a jovial remark and should not be taken seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 13 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I hope you booted the manky wee thing (penguin, not the nephew) Disclaimer: It was a jovial remark and should not be taken seriously. I should have added that my nephew had been an annoying wee shite all day. Well done that penguin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 17 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Never been to the zoo for about 15 years. But I went on the site last night and set up an adoption of a koala 🐨. £90. I am shielding in lockdown and have spare cash. Just not spending. Doing a 10 pm donation also. Only £90? That's well cheap. Do they tell you what size of cage you need and what to feed it? Also, if you get a kangaroo off them who do you suppose brings it to your house, Deliveroo? EDIT: I know what adoption means, I just needed to set up my pathetic kangaroo gag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommy Brown said: I hope you booted the manky wee thing (penguin, not the nephew) Disclaimer: It was a jovial remark and should not be taken seriously. PLM! ✊ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tommy Brown Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, CostaJambo said: Only £90? That's well cheap. Do they tell you what size of cage you need and what to feed it? Also, if you get a kangaroo off them who do you suppose brings it to your house, Deliveroo? EDIT: I know what adoption means, I just needed to set up my pathetic kangaroo gag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 3 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: Haven't been for over five years will take to the jambo grandbairns ages two and three looking forward to it. Get it open now i can imagine when it does open that it will be some sort of pre bookings only. It's usually best to book ahead anyways, since the Pandas are on a time limit so you need to book the time you want to see those guys. And you get discounts booking online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 23 hours ago, ri Alban said: Is Edinburgh where the famous March of the Penguins is? I plan to get along to see them. Not as grand anymore. They used to shepard them all out of their enclosure for the walk, but now due to animal rights they just open the gates and let whichever ones they want come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Dance Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, Cade said: It's usually best to book ahead anyways, since the Pandas are on a time limit so you need to book the time you want to see those guys. And you get discounts booking online. They stopped the panda booking times a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, Cade said: It's usually best to book ahead anyways, since the Pandas are on a time limit so you need to book the time you want to see those guys. And you get discounts booking online. cheers although is see DTD has said that Panda booking times have stopped. will wait and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 If you are ever down by Chester way you should visit Chester zoo....huge awesome run zoo. If you like bats there is a large walk in bat cave where they are actually all around flying past your sweed......as your eyes get used to the dim light you start to see dozens of them hanging all around.........stinks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 4 hours ago, CostaJambo said: Only £90? That's well cheap. Do they tell you what size of cage you need and what to feed it? Also, if you get a kangaroo off them who do you suppose brings it to your house, Deliveroo? EDIT: I know what adoption means, I just needed to set up my pathetic kangaroo gag. You need read David Walliams's "the slightly annoying elephant". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 5 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: Haven't been for over five years will take to the jambo grandbairns ages two and three looking forward to it. Get it open now i can imagine when it does open that it will be some sort of pre bookings only. 5 Sisters Zoo at West Calder is a much better day out for those ages than Edinburgh zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Not as grand anymore. They used to shepard them all out of their enclosure for the walk, but now due to animal rights they just open the gates and let whichever ones they want come out. Aye, but they'll put a wee trail of fish, or something, leading out of their enclosure to entice them, wont they? Actually, @ri Alban mind and stick a couple of kippers in your pocket when you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: If you are ever down by Chester way you should visit Chester zoo....huge awesome run zoo. I’ll go just for the Dole Whip.... Bats are awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Aye, but they'll put a wee trail of fish, or something, leading out of their enclosure to entice them, wont they? Actually, @ri Alban mind and stick a couple of kippers in your pocket when you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, IronJambo said: 5 Sisters Zoo at West Calder is a much better day out for those ages than Edinburgh zoo My kids LOVE 5 Sisters Zoo. Think they prefer it to Edinburgh as their is no big hill to climb. Last time I was at Edinburgh the trailer was no longer available to take you up the hill. The Highland Wildlife Park is well worth a visit too. Same folk run it as Edinburgh zoo. Part safari part zoo. Another great day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 The one at Camper down (Dundee) is decent for the price. There is a small zoo opened in Fife (near Ladybank) but not sure if they have all the intended animals in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Aye, but they'll put a wee trail of fish, or something, leading out of their enclosure to entice them, wont they? Actually, @ri Alban mind and stick a couple of kippers in your pocket when you go. Have you been in @ri Alban taxi? I think he always has a couple of kippers in his pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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