Sydney Zoo Sydney Zoo News 2021

[Jambo]

Sydney Zoo have announced the birth of a Capybara pup! They join the small group of Australian zoos that have bred this species successfully in recent times (Hunter Valley, Tasmania, Adelaide and Altina).
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The Capybara pup born in September is a girl, and has been named ‘Peanut’.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=157835559202578

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And a baby Black Capped Capuchin has been born and has been named ‘Esperanza’.

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[WhistlingKite24]

Nzuri, Canberra's young female giraffe has now arrived safely at Sydney Zoo where she will be introduced to their resident female Eyelean:

Today we said safe travels to one of our beautiful giraffe females Nzuri. She has begun the next chapter of her life up at Sydney Zoo. She travelled well and is settling into her new home. Congratulations to all staff involved in the move!

Source: National Zoo and Aquarium's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=192885552365453

National Zoo & Aquarium Canberra

 

[WhistlingKite24]

A young male chimp was unfortunately found dead in the exhibit this morning:

Sydney Zoo is sad to announce the death of Mogli a beloved member of our chimpanzee troop. Mogli was found in the chimpanzee habitat this morning by our team. We are currently investigating the circumstances and once more information is known we will make a further statement. We would like to confirm that media reports of an escaped animal are false. The team are in a state of deep shock and grief.

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Edit: The media is now reporting that he was found in the water moat: “Emotional staff could be seen comforting each other as the 10-year-old ape, named Mogli, was fished out of a pond about 10.30am.” Tragic news which I don’t think is made any easier by the media filming and publishing photos of when the zoo collected the body...

Full article: 'Deep shock' at Sydney Zoo after chimp's sudden death

 

[WhistlingKite24]

Sydney Zoo have released further information about the chimp’s death identifying it as a tragic misadventure leading to drowning:

Saying farewell is never easy, especially when a tragic accident causes such a devastating loss.

Following a thorough investigation and post-mortem, our expert team and vet have concluded that Mogli passed away as a result of a tragic misadventure that led to him drowning.

In the early hours of the morning, CCTV footage shows Mogli at the front of the habitat where he makes an unexplainable turn, breaching the safety barriers, and entering the water.

Our team have not been able to determine why Mogli breached the barrier surrounding the moat, which has operated effectively for over two years without incident. However, as a further precaution, we plan to add additional naturalistic materials to the habitat to ensure the safety and protection of our chimpanzee troop.

Our team remains deeply saddened by Mogli's passing. He will always be remembered for his playful personality and will be missed by our team.

Sydney Zoo would like to thank the community for their support and condolences.

Sydney Zoo

 

[WhistlingKite24]

A Hamadryas Baboon was recently born to the zoo's troop:

"The zoo recently welcomed some lockdown babies, including seven adorable joeys and a cheeky baby baboon. Keep an eye out for them when you visit next."

 

[Zorro]

A Hamadryas Baboon was recently born to the zoo's troop:

"The zoo recently welcomed some lockdown babies, including seven adorable joeys and a cheeky baby baboon. Keep an eye out for them when you visit next."

Glad to hear of some news from Sydney zoo cant say I have much for a while!

 

[WhistlingKite24]

Sydney Zoo have received a new pack of seven African Wild Dogs. Their original four males (the ones imported from the Czech Republic) have been transferred to Altina Wildlife Park for breeding. Glad to see these unrelated males will hopefully contribute to the region's population. Edit: Altina have announced that the seven wild dogs that moved to Sydney are all females - Emi, Fanta, Gadina, Hasina, Imani, Jaffa and Kamili.

Source: Sydney Zoo's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1989441887900526

 

[Hyak_II]

An excellent move for both facilities. Sydney now has a much larger group to display, and there will be an infusion of new genetics being bred into the Australasian population now. A huge win all around!

 

[WhistlingKite24]

Four Capybara pups have been born: Name Sydney Zoo’s Capybara pups and win an exclusive encounter and family pass

 

[WhistlingKite24]

Four juvenile Little Penguins bred at Sydney Zoo last year are being prepared to be moved to other zoos within the region for breeding,

Source: Sydney Zoo's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2718168151812727

 

[WhistlingKite24]

I've recently seen images of tropical marine fish at Sydney Zoo and confirmed with the zoo that they have just established two new tanks in the aquarium. They converted two of the smaller freshwater tanks to marine ones recently to diversify their fish collection. Staff were kind enough to provide a species list for both tanks for those interested. All the new marine fish and inverts are settling in well:

Tank 1:
0.0.8 Barbour’s Seahorse Hippocampus barbouri
0.0.20 Peppermint Shrimp Lysmata wurdemanni
0.0.4 Sand-sifting Starfish Astropecten polyacanthus

Tank 2:
0.0.20 Ocellaris Clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris
0.0.2 Pink Skunk Clownfish Amphiprion perideraion
0.0.20 Green Chromis Chromis viridis
0.0.2 Coral Beauty Centropyge bispinosa
0.0.1 Lavender Tang Acanthurus nigrofuscus
0.0.2 Golden-head Sleeper Goby Valenciennea strigata
0.0.4 Redline Cleaner Shrimp Lysmata amboinensis
0.0.4 Sand-sifting Starfish Astropecten polyacanthus
0.0.10 Bubbletip Anenome Entacmaea quadricolor
0.0.1 Magnificent Anemone Heteractis magnifica