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[BeardsleyZooFan]

A White Rhino calf has gone on display in the rhino maternity area of the drive-thru safari.
White Rhino Baby Named for Pioneering Conservationist - ZooBorns
An Impala was also born last week.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A Grant's Zebra was born around the time that the White Rhino calf was born, and the rhino calf was named Anna.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Another Grant's Zebra was born last Wednesday, a male, and is doing well with his mother.

 

[jusko88]

Lion Country Safari has Hartebeest on exhibit now. What species of hartebeest is this though? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...201663.-2207520000.1372032109.&type=3&theater

 

[jbnbsn99]

Lelwel (aka Jackson's)

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Two flamingoes hatched on July 2nd. They have been named Lincoln and Washington.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A Sarus Crane named Avani hatched recently.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Scimitar-Horned Oryx are now on display in the Kalahari Bushveldt exhibit.

 

[vogelcommando]

Giraffe born :
Summer Brings First Rare Giraffe Birth of the Year at Lion Country Safari - ZooBorns

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A Common Squirrel Monkey was born on August 2nd and was named "Bow."

 

[vogelcommando]

Article about the succesfull Giraffe breeding 2014 :
Baby Boom of Giraffes at Lion Country Safari - ZooBorns

 

[jayjds2]

Little Mama, the world’s oldest chimpanzee, has died. She was born in Africa in 1938.

 

[Chlidonias]

Little Mama, the world’s oldest chimpanzee, has died. She was born in Africa in 1938.

The 1938 date is very much an estimate. There's an article here explaining the chimp's history and why they chose 1938.
Meet one of the oldest chimpanzees in captivity - CNN

 

[pachyderm pro]

Can anyone confirm if the jacksons hartebeast is still alive? If so, where in the park is it located?

 

[Zorro]

Can anyone confirm if the jacksons hartebeast is still alive? If so, where in the park is it located?

Have you tried contacting the park

 

[pachyderm pro]

Just to answer my own question quickly, after a recent visit I can confirm that the lone specimen is still present at the park.

 

[SharkFinatic]

Two giraffes were killed by lightning.

2 giraffes were killed after being hit by lightning at a Florida zoo

 

[geomorph]

Two giraffes were killed by lightning.

2 giraffes were killed after being hit by lightning at a Florida zoo

What an odd circumstance, it’s not clear how close the two were standing. Condolences to the park for such unexpected deaths.

 

[Dhole dude]

Does Lion Country Safari still keep kulan? If not, are there any other holders in North America?

 

[TinoPup]

Does Lion Country Safari still keep kulan? If not, are there any other holders in North America?

I think Wildlife World Zoo is the only public holder currently