Mr Woolcock said there had been reports of “similar situations” where flamingos had lived “for many years and thrived”, including in winter.
Frankie had her feathers clipped on one wing, a method used to prevent birds from reaching full flight, but Mr Woolcock said it usually inhibited the ability to take off, not necessarily the ability to fly once airborne.
Keepers said Frankie, who hatched in July, had become independent of her parents and was showing signs of flapping her wings while at the park.
