Reticulated flatwoods salamander bred 
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San Antonio Zoo successfully breeds endangered salamander for first time
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San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo News 2020
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San Antonio Zoo forced to furlough majority of staff members due to closure
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...h-majority-of-staff-members-due-to-closure/to
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...h-majority-of-staff-members-due-to-closure/to
The San Antonio Zoo will re-open from May 1- May 3, with visitors being allowed to head around the Zoo in a Car.
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lets you drive through San Antonio Zoo
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lets you drive through San Antonio Zoo
The above article has been updated with new information. Due to overwhelming demand, the drive thru dates are extended through May 17. Even more amazing, the price has been increased from 40 dollars per car to 60 dollars! I hope they raise a good amount of money, but personally I don't get it. You can only see a fraction of the collection and from a distance from your car and you cannot linger to enjoy them. All this for sixty bucks? I can't believe anyone would actually do that, but I guess people are tired of being inside and will pay to be able to visit an attraction.
Given the normal ticket price of $18 for adults and $15 for children, 2 parents and a child ends up being $51. $60 wouldn't be that much of an ask, given the amount of time a typical family would spend.
Yes but a single person like myself still has to pay sixty bucks, which is something like three times or more the normal price for a decidedly inferior experience.
That's true, unfortunately most zoos aren't catered to the individual Zoochatter...
A very neat rescue and restore mission program for the rough-footed mud turtle Kinosternon hirtipes. the US rarest turtle species. So for it is live podcasts the SA Zoo thought it was time to highlight the species and their work with them.
The species only occurs in Presidio County in several ponds with the biggest population at just 160 individuals. Most other groups are far smaller and the species is on the brink of extinction here in west Texas.
The zoo has started a research program with UMAN in Morelia, Mexico to study the various mud turtle species referred to rough-footeds. It seems that there may be several species. The 4.3 at the zoo will go back to the restored pond in Presidio County later this year. What the next plan is to restore the species in Texas is still up in the air.
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The species only occurs in Presidio County in several ponds with the biggest population at just 160 individuals. Most other groups are far smaller and the species is on the brink of extinction here in west Texas.
The zoo has started a research program with UMAN in Morelia, Mexico to study the various mud turtle species referred to rough-footeds. It seems that there may be several species. The 4.3 at the zoo will go back to the restored pond in Presidio County later this year. What the next plan is to restore the species in Texas is still up in the air.
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Births
Oh Baby! San Antonio Zoo celebrating births of several animals during quarantine
The zoo is celebrating the births of a Southern Tamandua, a set of black-and-white ruffed lemur twins, slithering snakes, a team of sea horses, and a multitude of birds.
The ruffed lemur twins were born to first-time mom Zaza. They are a critically endangered species and it's been more than 30 years since the San Antonio Zoo had ruffed lemur birth!
Several reptiles, including two Yunnan Mountain rat snakes, a Philippine tree skink and several Henkel's leaf-tailed geckos were also born at the zoo.
Oh Baby! San Antonio Zoo celebrating births of several animals during quarantine
The zoo is celebrating the births of a Southern Tamandua, a set of black-and-white ruffed lemur twins, slithering snakes, a team of sea horses, and a multitude of birds.
The ruffed lemur twins were born to first-time mom Zaza. They are a critically endangered species and it's been more than 30 years since the San Antonio Zoo had ruffed lemur birth!
Several reptiles, including two Yunnan Mountain rat snakes, a Philippine tree skink and several Henkel's leaf-tailed geckos were also born at the zoo.
On June 11th, it was reported that local Walmart stores donated more than $25,000 to the zoo for the funding of animal care due to COVID-19.
Walmart stores raise more than $25K for San Antonio Zoo
On June 22nd, 3 young men broke into the Kiddie Park area (which is apart of zoo grounds) and wandered around. No damage or vandalism were found.
Suspects wanted in overnight break-in at Kiddie Park
On July 12th, the zoo announced that it was bringing back the "Drive-Thru Zoo" during select times, and adding a nighttime option.
San Antonio Zoo brings back popular Drive Thru Zoo
On July 15th, the zoo posted on its website that it teamed up with artist Sean Kenney to create sculptures of animals out of LEGO called "Wildlife Connections". Animals that have been shown off include five giant pandas, a lion, a chameleon, a tree frog, and a bald eagle.
US zoo now also features life-size Lego replicas of wild animals
Walmart stores raise more than $25K for San Antonio Zoo
On June 22nd, 3 young men broke into the Kiddie Park area (which is apart of zoo grounds) and wandered around. No damage or vandalism were found.
Suspects wanted in overnight break-in at Kiddie Park
On July 12th, the zoo announced that it was bringing back the "Drive-Thru Zoo" during select times, and adding a nighttime option.
San Antonio Zoo brings back popular Drive Thru Zoo
On July 15th, the zoo posted on its website that it teamed up with artist Sean Kenney to create sculptures of animals out of LEGO called "Wildlife Connections". Animals that have been shown off include five giant pandas, a lion, a chameleon, a tree frog, and a bald eagle.
US zoo now also features life-size Lego replicas of wild animals
A Micronesian kingfisher has hatched:
A Texas zoo has hatched a Micronesian Kingfisher - a bird so rare that there are fewer than 200 left on Earth.
The tiny chick, which is no bigger than a penny, was born on July 4 at San Antonio Zoo and may be named Hamilton, a nod to the founding father and the bird’s birthday.
The Micronesian Kingfisher is now extinct in the wild and the birds are only bred in captivity.
There are only around 140 Micronesian Kingfishers left in the world. They’re extinct in the wild.
‘We haven’t had a kingfisher chick hatch here in five years. Nothing has clicked until we put this pair together in March.’
Full article: https://www.metro.news/a-good-egg-rare-bird-chick-creates-buzz/2085643/
A Texas zoo has hatched a Micronesian Kingfisher - a bird so rare that there are fewer than 200 left on Earth.
The tiny chick, which is no bigger than a penny, was born on July 4 at San Antonio Zoo and may be named Hamilton, a nod to the founding father and the bird’s birthday.
The Micronesian Kingfisher is now extinct in the wild and the birds are only bred in captivity.
There are only around 140 Micronesian Kingfishers left in the world. They’re extinct in the wild.
‘We haven’t had a kingfisher chick hatch here in five years. Nothing has clicked until we put this pair together in March.’
Full article: https://www.metro.news/a-good-egg-rare-bird-chick-creates-buzz/2085643/
From their Facebook-site :
"SAN ANOTNIO - The Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo is thrilled to announce another successful Texas horned lizard hatching. Although this is not the first clutch of eggs to hatch this season, it is an important milestone for the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project: they now have enough captive-born lizards to conduct their first release into the wild. About 100 young lizards are expected to be released this Fall. This is a tremendous step forward for the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project, which will bolster the survival of their species here in South Texas.
Since launching the project four years ago, the Center for Conservation and Research team has been diligently working on breeding and preserving the State Reptile of Texas by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) data, genetics, and current knowledge about horned lizard ecology and distribution in an effort to release large numbers of captive-born individuals in suitable habitats.
“I am proud of the work we are doing to bring back the beloved Texas horned lizard,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “While we have a multitude of global conservation projects, it’s especially rewarding to be able to secure a future for wildlife right here in our backyard,” said Morrow.
To monitor the lizards after they’ve been released, San Antonio Zoo will utilize a horned lizard detection canine, a dog that is specially trained to cue on the scent of Texas horned lizards as well as their shed skin, eggs, and scat. In addition to post-release monitoring, the lizard detection canine will be used to survey potential release sites and to assist in the collection of founders for the captive breeding colony.
Many people have fond memories of growing up with the Texas horned lizard, more commonly known as the horny toad. Once abundant, populations have declined or disappeared altogether in many parts of Texas. Habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as invasive species, are believed to be contributing factors to its decline.
Staff at San Antonio Zoo have been executing both field and laboratory components as part of the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project—surveying and monitoring habitats while also breeding and caring for offspring. As the project grows, San Antonio Zoo hopes to release thousands of horned lizards annually. Funding is needed for conservation operations and equipment necessary for maintaining a robust program that will bring this iconic species back where it belongs."
"SAN ANOTNIO - The Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo is thrilled to announce another successful Texas horned lizard hatching. Although this is not the first clutch of eggs to hatch this season, it is an important milestone for the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project: they now have enough captive-born lizards to conduct their first release into the wild. About 100 young lizards are expected to be released this Fall. This is a tremendous step forward for the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project, which will bolster the survival of their species here in South Texas.
Since launching the project four years ago, the Center for Conservation and Research team has been diligently working on breeding and preserving the State Reptile of Texas by utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) data, genetics, and current knowledge about horned lizard ecology and distribution in an effort to release large numbers of captive-born individuals in suitable habitats.
“I am proud of the work we are doing to bring back the beloved Texas horned lizard,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “While we have a multitude of global conservation projects, it’s especially rewarding to be able to secure a future for wildlife right here in our backyard,” said Morrow.
To monitor the lizards after they’ve been released, San Antonio Zoo will utilize a horned lizard detection canine, a dog that is specially trained to cue on the scent of Texas horned lizards as well as their shed skin, eggs, and scat. In addition to post-release monitoring, the lizard detection canine will be used to survey potential release sites and to assist in the collection of founders for the captive breeding colony.
Many people have fond memories of growing up with the Texas horned lizard, more commonly known as the horny toad. Once abundant, populations have declined or disappeared altogether in many parts of Texas. Habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as invasive species, are believed to be contributing factors to its decline.
Staff at San Antonio Zoo have been executing both field and laboratory components as part of the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project—surveying and monitoring habitats while also breeding and caring for offspring. As the project grows, San Antonio Zoo hopes to release thousands of horned lizards annually. Funding is needed for conservation operations and equipment necessary for maintaining a robust program that will bring this iconic species back where it belongs."
Does anyone have a species list from the last year or so? Only interested in mammals. This is one of the few places I don't have an inspection for, and their website is very sparse when it comes to what species they have. For non-cat carnivores, I've found black bear, andean bear, african wild dog, ringtail, and dwarf mongoose on their social media.
For the first time since 2014, spotted hyenas are on display.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ks...-san-antonio-zoos-wild-family/?outputType=amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ks...-san-antonio-zoos-wild-family/?outputType=amp
San Antonio's my new home zoo, so I have been visiting regularly. Some of these things may have been mentioned before, but here are updates from my recent visits including today.
- An American mink is now on display in Cat Grotto.
- The former cheetah yard now houses a herd of female Sitatunga. It is attached to the rhino exhibit, allowing for potential mixing.
- The old bateleur exhibit is being redeveloped for secretary bird.
- Recently the rhinos were let into the giraffe yard through the passageway. The giraffes were kept in the side yard at the time though. The eventual goal is to allow giraffe, rhino, ostrich, zebra, white stork, crowned crane, marabou, guineafowl, and sitatunga to share space or rotate.
- Finally was able to see the spotted hyenas. Sadly their exhibit is small, although the zoo recently has renovated all of the bear grottos to feature majority natural substrate.
- The reptile exhibits in Africa live have finally been relabeled. Nothing that interesting except for Uromastyx alfredschmidti (a new species to me).
- Only saw one American alligator today rather than two.
- The black-necked stork is signed in the large flamingo exhibit next to the carousel. Yet I have not seen it in my three visits in the last four months. I visited Zoo Miami earlier this year and their black-necked stork were not on exhibit either
- The zoo has blocked off the path between the babirusa and the aviary, rendering several exhibits off-display (although one can barely see the yellow-backed duiker).
Also @nczoofan reminder you need to update the location on your profile.
I had never seen one until visiting the zoo, so definitely a good species (a lot of those at thid zoo). Especially considering it’s in one of the smaller cat grotto exhibits. At least not on display, the exhibit seemed like it would have been a nice cheetah exhibit though. Will do that now
Although I am a cat lover, the exhibit was not ideal for cheetahs because the entire area is on a steep slope.
All the more surprising as it is both a native and an attractive species fitting N.American fauna theme!
@nczoofan, quite the move you have done!