The UK’s largest flock – known as a flamboyance – of flamingos have been moved from their Cumbrian home to Scotland.
The 46 Chilean flamingos made the 200-mile journey from Safari Zoo Cumbria – formerly South Lakes Wildlife Park – to a park near Perth earlier this summer.
They are now on display at the Auchingarrich Wildlife Park near Perth.
Chilean flamingos are found throughout South America but are threatened with extinction in the wild due to habitat loss and illegal egg poaching. In the wild they can be found in ranges up to 4,500 metres above sea level, preferring alkaline lakes and lagoons with a high salt content.
Karen Brewer, chief executive of Cumbria Zoo Company Limited, which runs the zoo, said: “The flamingos have been with us under a breeding loan agreement that was put in place with our landlord when we took over the running of the zoo in 2017.
“This loan agreement has now ended and we’ve been working closely with the owners of Auchengarrich Wildlife Park to find these amazing birds a new home that ensures their ongoing welfare.
“We know the flamingos will enjoy their new surroundings and receive excellent veterinary care from the Auchengarrich team.”
Last month, Cumbria Zoo announced that its Arctic wolf pack would leave to go to a new home.
The pack has moved to somewhere in the UK, but the zoo said it wanted the new location to announce their arrival, rather than the Cumbria Zoo spoiling the surprise.
In a Facebook post, it said: “We have made no secret that the wolf enclosure is one of the historical enclosures which we have been most unhappy with since taking over in 2017, however, homing an already established pack of wolves to enable works to take place has proven difficult.
“Luckily, the offer of a home came from a zoo which was looking to add a new and exciting development, and our lovely pack fit the bill paw-fectly. This move will enable some much needed recovery of their area.”
The wolves moved after August 20.
