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July 22, 2012
New Bactrian Camel Exhibit
The Red River Zoo is proud to announce the opening of our new Bactrian Camel Exhibit.
Thanks to a generous contribution by Fargo West Rotary, the Red River Zoo has a new exhibit for our growing Bactrian camel herd.
The new exhibit features a large grass and sand area and includes a large pond for soaking. They also have large holding areas and an indoor barn for calving and inclement weather.
Unlike dromedary camels which have a single hump and are from southern desert climates, the Bactrian camels have two humps are native to cold, steppes of central and northern Asia including the Gobi desert in Mongolia.
Bactrian Camels are critically endangered. The Red River Zoo has successfully raised several Bactrian camel calves.
June 28, 2012
Red River Zoo to Build River Otter Exhibit
The Red River Zoo announced the construction of an exciting new exhibit today. Thanks to the generosity of donor Bob Wilm, the Zoo will soon begin construction of a North American River Otter exhibit. The new exhibit will have a naturalistic design, complete with a water feature which will incorporate a waterfall, river, and pool for swimming. The design of the indoor viewing area will give the visitor the feeling of being inside an otter's den, immersing them in the world of an otter. Underwater viewing will allow visitors to enjoy the otters in a naturalistic habitat and above ground viewing will also be available.
Planning for the exhibit began in the spring of 2011 and construction was slated to begin in spring 2013. However, this spring two displaced otter pups were found in the Cheyenne River area. The staff of the Red River Zoo has been hand-raising the pups, who are both healthy and doing very well. The acquisition of the pups has moved the project up and construction will begin this summer with an opening in the spring of 2013
The Zoo is currently working on a campaign to raise the remaining funds for the exhibit and the ongoing care of the otters. An additional $200,000+ will be raised for the project and several giving options will be available, including naming rights. The female has been named Annabell, but naming of the little boy is still available. Donations can be made online by calling the Zoo at 701-277-9240.
May 21, 2012
Sichuan Takin Born at the Red River Zoo
The Red River Zoo announces the birth of a male Sichuan takin born at approximately 7:00pm on Monday May 14th. The mother, Luan, an 11 year old female, came to the Red River Zoo in 2002. The healthy kid (Takin babies are referred to as "kids") is approximately 20 pounds and nursing well. Luan is has proven to be an excellent mother.
Sichuan takin are an endangered species found in the mountains of the Sichuan province of China. The Chinese government considers takin a national treasure along with the giant panda and the golden monkey. The mother is on permanent breeding loan from the San Diego Zoo in California. The father, Lailin was born in 1998 and was one of the oldest male Takin ever noted in captivity. He died of heart failure related to his advanced age last year.
The Zoo will be holding a naming contest for the new kid and zoo visitors may vote for their favorite name while visiting now through July 31.
Visitors to the zoo will be able to see the new calf with his family intheir exhibit. The Red River Zoo is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm.
July 22, 2012
New Bactrian Camel Exhibit
The Red River Zoo is proud to announce the opening of our new Bactrian Camel Exhibit.
Thanks to a generous contribution by Fargo West Rotary, the Red River Zoo has a new exhibit for our growing Bactrian camel herd.
The new exhibit features a large grass and sand area and includes a large pond for soaking. They also have large holding areas and an indoor barn for calving and inclement weather.
Unlike dromedary camels which have a single hump and are from southern desert climates, the Bactrian camels have two humps are native to cold, steppes of central and northern Asia including the Gobi desert in Mongolia.
Bactrian Camels are critically endangered. The Red River Zoo has successfully raised several Bactrian camel calves.
June 28, 2012
Red River Zoo to Build River Otter Exhibit
The Red River Zoo announced the construction of an exciting new exhibit today. Thanks to the generosity of donor Bob Wilm, the Zoo will soon begin construction of a North American River Otter exhibit. The new exhibit will have a naturalistic design, complete with a water feature which will incorporate a waterfall, river, and pool for swimming. The design of the indoor viewing area will give the visitor the feeling of being inside an otter's den, immersing them in the world of an otter. Underwater viewing will allow visitors to enjoy the otters in a naturalistic habitat and above ground viewing will also be available.
Planning for the exhibit began in the spring of 2011 and construction was slated to begin in spring 2013. However, this spring two displaced otter pups were found in the Cheyenne River area. The staff of the Red River Zoo has been hand-raising the pups, who are both healthy and doing very well. The acquisition of the pups has moved the project up and construction will begin this summer with an opening in the spring of 2013
The Zoo is currently working on a campaign to raise the remaining funds for the exhibit and the ongoing care of the otters. An additional $200,000+ will be raised for the project and several giving options will be available, including naming rights. The female has been named Annabell, but naming of the little boy is still available. Donations can be made online by calling the Zoo at 701-277-9240.
May 21, 2012
Sichuan Takin Born at the Red River Zoo
The Red River Zoo announces the birth of a male Sichuan takin born at approximately 7:00pm on Monday May 14th. The mother, Luan, an 11 year old female, came to the Red River Zoo in 2002. The healthy kid (Takin babies are referred to as "kids") is approximately 20 pounds and nursing well. Luan is has proven to be an excellent mother.
Sichuan takin are an endangered species found in the mountains of the Sichuan province of China. The Chinese government considers takin a national treasure along with the giant panda and the golden monkey. The mother is on permanent breeding loan from the San Diego Zoo in California. The father, Lailin was born in 1998 and was one of the oldest male Takin ever noted in captivity. He died of heart failure related to his advanced age last year.
The Zoo will be holding a naming contest for the new kid and zoo visitors may vote for their favorite name while visiting now through July 31.
Visitors to the zoo will be able to see the new calf with his family intheir exhibit. The Red River Zoo is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm.
