Aardvarks in captivity

Crowned Lemur

Crowned Lemur

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I wanted to make a list of all zoos (I could find) with aardvarks so here you go!

United States
Bronx Zoo
Cincinnati
Columbus Zoo
Detroit Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
Honolulu Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Zoo Miami

United Kingdom
Alive Africa
Blackpool Zoo
Chester Zoo
Colchester Zoo
Longleat Safari Park
Shepreth Wildlife Park

Germany
Berlin Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Hall Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Saarbrücken Zoo

Russia
Kaliningrad Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Udmurt Zoo
Yekaterinburgskiy Zoo

Czechia
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Olomouc Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Prague Zoo

Spain
Madrid Zoo
Valencia Bioparc

Netherlands
Burger’s Zoo

Hungary
Budapest Zoo

Japan
Ueno Zoo

Singapore
Night Safari
 
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For Europe there are much more holders, just check www.zootierliste.de
For North America I know that San Diego Safari Park had an Aardvark at least at the beginning of the 2000s, but I don't know if it is still alive. And doesn't Zoo Miami also keeping this species?
For Asia at least Night Safari Singapore has Aardvarks too.
 
I’ve seen an Aardvark at San Diego Zoo as part of their animal ambassador program about 1 year ago. Unsure if they have it today since keeper talks aren’t currently happening.
 
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Crowned Lemur said:
I wanted to make a list of all zoos (I could find) with aardvarks so here you go!

United States
Bronx Zoo
Cincinnati
Columbus Zoo
Detroit Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
Honolulu Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Zoo Miami
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Philly no longer has aardvarks :(:(:(

Disney's Animal Kingdom, Busch Gardens Tampa, Houston, Point Defiance, Nashville, Hemker Park, Audubon, Rolling Hills, and TGR Exotics Wildlife Park all possibly have them. Barn Hill Preserve also has one, it was at their Delaware location but has probably been moved to their main place in Louisiana.
 
TinoPup said:
Philly no longer has aardvarks :(:(:(

Disney's Animal Kingdom, Busch Gardens Tampa, Houston, Point Defiance, Nashville, Hemker Park, Audubon, Rolling Hills, and TGR Exotics Wildlife Park all possibly have them. Barn Hill Preserve also has one, it was at their Delaware location but has probably been moved to their main place in Louisiana.
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I highly doubt DAK keeps Aardvarks- they don't have an Exhibit that could accommodate them. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
 
Thanks for bringing up things I missed here is an updated list
United States
Bronx Zoo
Cincinnati
Columbus Zoo
Detroit Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
Honolulu Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Timbavati Wildlife Park
Zoo Miami

United Kingdom
Alive Africa
Blackpool Zoo
Chester Zoo
Colchester Zoo
Longleat Safari Park
Shepreth Wildlife Park

Germany
Berlin Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Hall Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Saarbrücken Zoo

Russia
Kaliningrad Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Udmurt Zoo
Yekaterinburgskiy Zoo

Czechia
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Olomouc Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Prague Zoo

Spain
Madrid Zoo
Valencia Bioparc

Netherlands
Burger’s Zoo

Hungary
Budapest Zoo

Japan
Ueno Zoo

Singapore
Night Safari
 
Crowned Lemur said:
Thanks for bringing up things I missed here is an updated list
United States
Bronx Zoo
Cincinnati
Columbus Zoo
Detroit Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
Honolulu Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Timbavati Wildlife Park
Zoo Miami
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Is there a reason you're ignoring my post?
 
Neil chace said:
I highly doubt DAK keeps Aardvarks- they don't have an Exhibit that could accommodate them. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
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Several zoos use them as ambassadors/keep them behind the scenes, so I wouldn't rule it out based on not having exhibit. Columbus doesn't have an exhibit for them, for example.

Edit: They have several, including a baby born at the end of October. Baby Love Follows 'Happily Ever After' for Aardvark Couple on 'Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom'
 
These are coming in fast so here is an update.
United States
Bronx Zoo
Bush Gardens Tampa
Cincinnati
Columbus Zoo
Detroit Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo
Honolulu Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo
Sacramento Zoo
Timbavati Wildlife Park
Zoo Miami

United Kingdom
Alive Africa
Blackpool Zoo
Chester Zoo
Colchester Zoo
Longleat Safari Park
Shepreth Wildlife Park

Germany
Berlin Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Hall Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Saarbrücken Zoo

Russia
Kaliningrad Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Udmurt Zoo
Yekaterinburgskiy Zoo

Czechia
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Olomouc Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Prague Zoo

Spain
Madrid Zoo
Valencia Bioparc

Netherlands
Burger’s Zoo

Hungary
Budapest Zoo

Japan
Higashiyama Zoo
Nihondaira Zoo
Toyohashi Zoo
Ueno Zoo

Singapore
Night Safari
 
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Crowned Lemur said:
I did check all of your exhibits and most I couldn't find anything on them having aardvarks
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Point Defiance has Aardvark listed on their website, and I have seen their Aardvark in person.

I will also say that @TinoPup is a reliable source of information regarding US facilities on this sort of thing when it comes to mammals.
 
Philadelphia hasn't had aardvarks since 2019. AJ passed away in 2017, and they sent their other, Sunshine, to be bred elsewhere.
 
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