Comments on: Meerkats: Heat Seekers

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:01:16 +0000

Count me in with those who would enjoy seeing the meerkat pile-on.

It’s funny how animals have a way of finding any warm spot on which to lay.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:42:01 +0000

The meerkats are the most intriguing little characters, my husband and I love watching them they’re just so adorable. They always make me smile & I have an urge to pet them as they seem like pussycats… although I know it’s not possible.
They’re always so entertaining & so cute. Thank you for informing us how they’re protected from the rain & such, I’ve always wondered about it. Please post a photo of them in your lap sometime, are you sitting with them on the weekends??? Thank you & Happy New Year!!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:44:08 +0000

I would love to attend a photo opportunity, if on a weekend, to see the Meerkats on Laura’s lap. The Meerkats are one of my favorite animals to visit and to take pictrures of. Especially since they seem to love to pose for the camera.

By: Susan Harrison, Santa Clara, CA

Susan Harrison, Santa Clara, CA — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:55:20 +0000

Here is another episose of San Diego style Meerkat Manor! And the saga continues next week! Will Kasane finally get accepted by Leo????? I just love them meerkats!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:36:40 +0000

In Nov. I met my daughter at the zoo to have lunch and watch the Meerkats. They were almost unbelievably cute lined up on the hillside like a Meerkat totem pole. I will be back soon to see some more. They always make me smile. Pamela

By: Elyse Wright

Elyse Wright — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:17:29 +0000

Hi, Laura,

Are there any breeding-age Meerkats in the Wild Animal Park mob? I’ve been going there every month for over 2 years and have never seen any little ones.

Thanks for the great story.

Moderator’s note: The Park says there are currently 5 males (all brothers) living in their exhibit. That explains the lack of little ones! However, these males will be moving to other zoos and a meerkat breeding group from the Zoo will be moving to the Park in the next few months.

By: Tim Stahl

Tim Stahl — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:19:38 +0000

Cathy, I have seen laura with the meercats on her lap, and it is a crack up! I will send Laura a photo and see if she can post it for you. Thanks, Tim

Moderator’s note: We may be able to set up a photo shoot of Laura with the meerkats.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:57:55 +0000

Hi Shirley,
When it rains most of the water winds up in the moat. They spend alot of time in their heated nestbox and in the chute in the keeper area that also has a heat lamp. As for Kasane, I don’t think that group will ever accept her. They know she is not from their mob and they would all jump on her if they had the chance.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:27:29 +0000

Can we see a photo of the meerkats in your lap? for those of us who live way across the country and can’t get to the San Diego zoo easily?

By: Susan (UK)

Susan (UK) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:41:54 +0000

Oh to be lucky enough to have a mob of meerkats on my lap – absolute heaven. I’m glad Kasane has settled in to her new home and that she feels safe now. Love them to bits.