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No worries. Its basic exhibitry. Lots of deer fence, islands (ape wise), chainlink and hog panel. I saw little to no steriotypic behavior out of the primates and carnivores however. One of the coolest things (and I dont say that lightly) was the different groups (2 families of each species in 4 separate enclosures) of siamangs and white handed calling to one another in the morning. Also the species list is quite impressive (steenbok, komodo, bairds tapir (which had a young calf when I was there) griffon vulture, stellar sea eagle (off display during my visit), coppery titi, cape clawless, mishmi takin, to name a few). Best giraffe feeding in the country and the "petting zoo" houses quite a few young exotic hoofstock born there. Yellow back duiker was the highlight of that part
 
PSO said:
No worries. Its basic exhibitry. Lots of deer fence, islands (ape wise), chainlink and hog panel. I saw little to no steriotypic behavior out of the primates and carnivores however. One of the coolest things (and I dont say that lightly) was the different groups (2 families of each species in 4 separate enclosures) of siamangs and white handed calling to one another in the morning. Also the species list is quite impressive (steenbok, komodo, bairds tapir (which had a young calf when I was there) griffon vulture, stellar sea eagle (off display during my visit), coppery titi, cape clawless, mishmi takin, to name a few). Best giraffe feeding in the country and the "petting zoo" houses quite a few young exotic hoofstock born there. Yellow back duiker was the highlight of that part
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They've got quite a few oddities. Interesting.
 
PSO said:
No worries. Its basic exhibitry. Lots of deer fence, islands (ape wise), chainlink and hog panel. I saw little to no steriotypic behavior out of the primates and carnivores however. One of the coolest things (and I dont say that lightly) was the different groups (2 families of each species in 4 separate enclosures) of siamangs and white handed calling to one another in the morning. Also the species list is quite impressive (steenbok, komodo, bairds tapir (which had a young calf when I was there) griffon vulture, stellar sea eagle (off display during my visit), coppery titi, cape clawless, mishmi takin, to name a few). Best giraffe feeding in the country and the "petting zoo" houses quite a few young exotic hoofstock born there. Yellow back duiker was the highlight of that part
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They no longer have steenbok or takin. I posted a species list late last year: Metro Richmond species list Nov 26 2019 [Metro Richmond Zoo]

I also posted photos of just about every exhibit, pages 1-8: Metro Richmond Zoo - ZooChat

These are the primates, along with how many exhibits they each have:
Allen’s Swamp Monkey 4
Black & White Ruffed Lemur 1
Black Crested Mangabey 1
Black-handed Spider Monkey 1
Black Howler Monkey 1 plus nursery
Chimpanzee 2
Colobus 1
Colombian Black Spider Monkey 1 plus nursery
Cotton-top Tamarin 2
DeBrazza’s Monkey 1+
Diana Monkey 3+
Geoffroy’s Tamarin 1
Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey 3
Orangutan 2
Red Ruffed Lemur 1
Red Titi 4
Ring-tailed Lemur 1
Siamang 2
Squirrel Monkey 2
Sulawesi Macaque 1
White-faced Saki 2
White-handed Gibbon 2
White-throated Capuchin 1

I highly disagree with it being the best giraffe feeding, given it's pellets instead of something health, and is completely unsupervised.
 
The steenbok were off display though there was a planned exhibit at one point, I apologize and you are correct, the Mishmi is no longer there. Dont know an accurate number currently but there are way more than 10 Diana there.
I personally like the giraffe feed. I found everyone very respectful of the giraffes all the times I visited. The feed is Mazuri. Take it at your own opinion. And the way they do the 2 different enclosures and different heights, I found it very innovative
 
PSO said:
The steenbok were off display though there was a planned exhibit at one point, I apologize and you are correct, the Mishmi is no longer there. Dont know an accurate number currently but there are way more than 10 Diana there.
I personally like the giraffe feed. I found everyone very respectful of the giraffes all the times I visited. The feed is Mazuri. Take it at your own opinion. And the way they do the 2 different enclosures and different heights, I found it very innovative
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They don't have steenbok off-exhibit now, I'm not sure when they last had them; I think Abilene, Miami, and Animal Kingdom are the only places that currently have them.

I never said anything about the number of Diana monkeys they have...?

I'm not sure what you mean by different heights, they're at the same height. The pellets constantly get dropped on the ground, leading to the giraffes constantly straining and trying to get the dropped bits. That doesn't happen with lettuce. Their food intake isn't monitored, and anything could happen to those animals while no one is watching.
 
They were off display when I was there (steenbok). They area next to the main giraffe deck, where klipspringer and dik-dik are/were was supposed to be an enclosure
Your above post of my last post mentions 3+. I was just mentioning they had a lot more(at least 15 dianas) when I was there. And promoted that species well.
The ramp leading up to the main giraffe feeding deck/exhibit gives different heights for the giraffes to feed at, from young individuals to adults.
 
PSO said:
The former Leo Zoological (Greenwich, CT) orangutans went to Gulf Breeze zoo in FL (ironically were some originally were from). As far as I know none were aquired by Metro Richmond.
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For the record: Greenwich held a few more which were most definitely transferred to Metro Richmond (as per my earlier infos).

What you meant was individuals Sarawak, Brandee, Maggie, Indah, Louie and Artie being sent over to Virginia Safari. Incidentally, out of these only Sarawak and Indah are considered purebred Bornean orangs.
 
Virginia Safari and Gulf Breeze are owned by the same person and definitely on display on the former chimp island at the latter facility. Sara and Indah were the the last orangutan at Gulf Breeze prior to their return.
Was not aware Leo had more than the 6. Makes sense MRZ received more due to the recent expansion in the safari.
 
A Gray wolf exhibit has opened:

A new Gray wolf exhibit has opened at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

The new exhibit will feature the zoo's first and only wolf pack, Voodoo and Nitka, who are nestled in a forested and hilly area of the park.

The pair of Gray wolves came from another animal park and will start their own new wolf pack as the alpha male and alpha female mates at the zoo.

The new exhibit is located in the North American section of the Zoo near the alligators, elk, and bison.

Full article: New wolf exhibit opens at Metro Richmond Zoo
 
Zoofan15 said:
A Gray wolf exhibit has opened:

A new Gray wolf exhibit has opened at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

The new exhibit will feature the zoo's first and only wolf pack, Voodoo and Nitka, who are nestled in a forested and hilly area of the park.

The pair of Gray wolves came from another animal park and will start their own new wolf pack as the alpha male and alpha female mates at the zoo.

The new exhibit is located in the North American section of the Zoo near the alligators, elk, and bison.

Full article: New wolf exhibit opens at Metro Richmond Zoo
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It was nearly done when I visited a few months back. It looked like a real nice space for the species. Next to the wolf exhibit and across from the alligators the zoo has built a much larger exhibit for its Stellar's Sea Eagles. Apparently this exhibit opened yesterday.
 
TinoPup said:
These might be the two that were at Virginia Safari Park.
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The wolves are Nitka and Voodoo and they’ve just welcomed their first litter:

Two male Gray wolf pups were born in April:

Metro Richmond Zoo announces birth of two gray wolf pups | 8News

The pack is growing at the Metro Richmond Zoo, where two gray wolf pups were born on Easter morning. Now almost a month later, they are growing quickly and exploring the world outside of their mother’s den.

The zoo’s adult wolves, Nitka and Voodoo are now the parents of one black pup and one brown-gray pup. The zoo says they are both males.

This is the first litter of gray wolves born at the zoo. The habitat first opened in October 2020.
 
A male orangutan was born March 2:

Metro Richmond Zoo announces birth of male orangutan

Taavi was born to first-time parents Farley and Zoe on March 2, 2021. Due to Zoe not showing maternal instincts towards Taavi, he is now receiving round-the-clock care from zoo staff.

Taavi is receiving behind-the-scenes care at the zoo and is not on exhibit. He now weighs 10 pounds and is five months old.
 
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