Corbin Local Wildlife in Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago
Corbin Local Wildlife in Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago
The biodiversity of Tobago is disappearing. While there is a general consensus between farmers, the public and Government that the most dramatic crash in fauna was directly related to the spraying/ fogging for mosquitoes, Government action is handicapped by a lack of quantitative/qualitative data to document the decline and demonstrate potential solutions.
A securely fenced 5-acre wildlife park that includes animal enclosures designed to both exhibit local animals and serve as breeding units. Successful offspring are being released in to the secure 5-acre park. The wildlife park is proving to be an important visitor attraction and education resource for schools. Visitors, both local and international tourists, and students, come not only to view the animals but to experience the wealth of biodiversity along the nature trails throughout the surrounding forests.
Roy Corbin has extensive farming knowledge and Ian and Lynn Wrights have experience and expertise in land management and creating species rich habitats.
A portion of Roy’s land adjoins an area of Hope farm that has been under-planted with timber trees and an area of State land that has not been cleared for at least 20 years where a diverse range of mature trees are established, it is hoped that these areas can be preserved from hunting and from grazing domestic animals to both create a safe biodiverse area to facilitate the successful release of animals and help illustrate the increase in biodiversity when domestic grazing animals are restricted.
Roy and Ian have a policy not to take animals from the wild, all the animals in the enclosures were donated to the project – some damaged, and many that had been inappropriately housed.
The breed and release strategy involves captive breeding of specific species which are either endangered or have completely disappeared in Tobago but still exist in Trinidad. This will culminate in a planned program of release under carefully controlled conditions, in specific protected regions. The program will be carried out under the advice and planning of relevant local experts and the released animals will be monitored through tracking devices to determine the survival rate and whether they can establish themselves effectively and reproduce.
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Introducing Corbin Local Wildlife Park, Tobago
Roy Corbin has been working with animals most of his life. He used to be a hunter but began to realize that the Tobago's local wildlife was becoming harder and harder to find. It was this growing awareness of the delicacy of Tobago's ecosystem that inspired him to start Corbin Local Wildlife, 4 acres of woodland near Mason Hall in Tobago including a diverse range of habitats in which indigenous animals can thrive. The park also includes large enclosures for rescued animals which Roy hopes to breed and release. tobagowildlife.com.
Hidden Zoo Tobago
Corbin Local Wildlife
Address: 68 Belmont Farm Road, Mason Hall, Tobago
Phone: (868) 327-4182
School group at Corbin Local Wildlife Park, Tobago
School groups re always welcome to come and learn about Tobago's wildlife at Corbin Local Wildlife Park. Call Roy Corbin for more information: 327 4182
CORBIN WILDLIFE SANCUTARY IN TOBAGO - A WELL KEPT SECRET
In the middle of Tobago, in Mason Hall, you can find the Nature Reserve Corbin Wildlife Santuary. The two passionate souls behind the project, Ian and Roy, are trying to bring back wildlife to Tobago. Some of the animals are rescues and som endengered and endemic spieces to Tobago.
We also don´t to call this a vlogg, becuse we are not vloggers, This is our first minidocumentary and we really hope you wil enjoy it.
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Award-winning bird guide and expert visits Corbin Local Wildlife Park, Tobago
Desmond Wright is an award-winning bird guide. Here he visits Corbin Local Wildlife Park and tells us about what he finds there. From the beautiful blue-backed manakin dancing leks in the vines to friendly caiman, the park is abundant with indigenous animals.
Tobago school for the deaf visit Corbin Local Wildlife Park
Tobago school for the deaf visit Corbin Local Wildlife Park. The park is a great day out for schools, families and visitors to Tobago. The park houses local wildlife (including endangered and rescued animals) such as snakes, agoutis, armadillos, parrots, sally painters, quenks and squirrels. Alongside these animals are an abundance of local bird species to be spotted on one of the guided walks.
Corbins Quenks
Rescued Quenks (or collared peccaries) explore the forest at Corbin Local Wildlife Park.
Corbin Local Wildlife Park - opening event
Chief secretary of Tobago of Assembly, Orville London, officially opens Corbin Local Wildlife Park.
The park is home to many of Tobago's threatened species such as armadillos, snakes, squirrels, iguanas and manicous.
Collapsed Wall Threatens Home In Tobago
As TTT News continues coverage of the aftermath of Tropical Storm Karen, we look at some of the effects it had on citizens on the sister isle, who were hit harder than in Trinidad.
We go to Mason Hall, Tobago where a homeowner wants to see work on a wall started before she can begin to feel comfortable.
Ian Wason has more.
CriTTers of T&T - Black Vultures
The Black Vulture, known in Trinidad and Tobago as a 'corbeau', serves a critically important role in maintaining our ecosystem. Did you know a vulture's stomach acid is powerful enough to kill Anthrax? Find out more in this episode.
Done in collaboration with the El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation.
Presenters: Alina Doodnath, Ricardo Meade, director/founder of the El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation.
Video production: Winston Sobers
Video editing: Winston Sobers
Monitoring Ocelots in Trinidad
Duttenhaver Fellowship 2016 expedition to Trinidad to monitor ocelots & other wildlife.
Moriah to Mason Hall
Moriah to Mason Hall
Damage In Tobago
A trail of destruction in Tobago, as the Tobago Emergency Management Agency was kept busy responding to more than eighty reports of areas impacted by the severe weather. One house collapsed in Belmont Road Mason Hall. Elizabeth Williams has been on the ground all day in Tobago and visited a number of affected families.
The El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation, Trinidad and Tobago
**The music in this video has received permission from the copyright owner, Professor Bounty Targetz, to be used in the video**
The El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation in Trinidad is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 and dedicated to the conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of all forms of wildlife in Trinidad and Tobago. The Centre also offers educational events to schools and groups to help spread awareness and education on the wildlife that exists in Trinidad and Tobago.
The El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation operates solely on donations and volunteers.
To volunteer or to donate call (868)673-5753 or go to wildliferescuett.org
NOW - El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation
Major Road Works In Mason Hall This Week
In Tobago, the Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment is set to undertake some major road rehabilitation works in the Sandy River community of Mason Hall.
51 Degrees on a Saturday pt 2
Kick starting the vibe at 51 degrees on a saturday
Hunting in trinidad we have them