Monarto Safari Park Monarto Safari Park News 2022
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Five lion cubs were born to female Husani on Monday night: Pawfect lion cubs arrive at Monarto Safari Park - Monarto Safari Park
Kesho, a female cheetah at Monarto is pregnant. Article: Double the cubs, double the excitement with spotty paws on board! • Glam Adelaide
The surviving four lion cubs born to female Husani have been sexed as 3.1. The cubs have now been microchipped and had bloods taken. Information from their social media page.
The South-central Black Rhinos have moved into a new 5-acre paddock. The culmination of a five year project: Log into Facebook | Facebook
"Watch him go! 17-year-old Sentwali was the first of two endangered Black Rhino at Monarto Safari Park to try out the new 5-acre paddock. At a whopping 1,160 kilogram, Sentwali, meaning courageous, lived up to his name and immediately began exploring the exhibit from top to bottom.How does a Black Rhino show their pleasure? Sentwali soon covered himself from horn to tail in mud and had a roll around in the grass. Director of Monarto Safari Park, Peter Clark, said the project has been in progress for over five years so it was extremely rewarding for all involved to open the expanded space, which would not have been possible without the support and generous sponsorship of Gold Rhino and HardHat. Come and see the new Black Rhino exhibit and learn how we are working with conservation partners to help save this endangered species."
"Watch him go! 17-year-old Sentwali was the first of two endangered Black Rhino at Monarto Safari Park to try out the new 5-acre paddock. At a whopping 1,160 kilogram, Sentwali, meaning courageous, lived up to his name and immediately began exploring the exhibit from top to bottom.How does a Black Rhino show their pleasure? Sentwali soon covered himself from horn to tail in mud and had a roll around in the grass. Director of Monarto Safari Park, Peter Clark, said the project has been in progress for over five years so it was extremely rewarding for all involved to open the expanded space, which would not have been possible without the support and generous sponsorship of Gold Rhino and HardHat. Come and see the new Black Rhino exhibit and learn how we are working with conservation partners to help save this endangered species."
Is this also in prep for the import of black rhino from overseas, I wonder?
Swanson02
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I believe so, Monarto has expressed interest in importing at least 2 females, which would have to come from abroad as both their males are related to all of the females at Dubbo. However, I don't know whether they'll come from Africa (most likely Namibia), America (the likeliest option), or Europe.
Given the subspecies minor (south-central) the source population has to be southern Africa (Zimbabwe-South Africa) as Namibia is part of the bicornis (south-west) range.
North American collections mostly focus on the Eastern subspecies with a population of 33.27 held across 27 facilities.
An import of wild South Central black rhinoceros from Africa could be more than possible. It wouldn’t be hard to tie this import in with the Southern white rhinoceros Orana Wildlife Park are quarantining from South Africa for Monarto and Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
An additional article about the black rhino expansion. The new paddock has a strengthened fence designed for male-female introductions for breeding. There is a large space adjoining the new exhibit which is planned to create further areas to house more black rhinos in the future, including females: Black Rhinoceros trials new expanded space at Monarto Safari Park - Australasian Leisure Management
Two Cheetah cubs have been born:
Monarto Safari Park welcomes the birth of two adorable Cheetah cubs • Glam Adelaide
Monarto Safari Park is thrilled to announce the birth of two cute Cheetah cubs, Africa’s most endangered big cat.
Nine-year-old, Kesho, welcomed her fluffy bundles of joy last Thursday, 24 February.
The third-time mum has been very loving and attentive to the spotty pair, who have been seen rolling around and cuddling together via a den cam.
Monarto Safari Park welcomes the birth of two adorable Cheetah cubs • Glam Adelaide
Monarto Safari Park is thrilled to announce the birth of two cute Cheetah cubs, Africa’s most endangered big cat.
Nine-year-old, Kesho, welcomed her fluffy bundles of joy last Thursday, 24 February.
The third-time mum has been very loving and attentive to the spotty pair, who have been seen rolling around and cuddling together via a den cam.
Monarto’s brand new entrance/visitor centre officially opens on March 25: Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre - becoming the world's largest safari outside Africa
Death of Lion Cub and Chimpanzee Infant
It’s been a sad week for Monarto Zoo, with the death of a lion cub reported today and @Swanson02 noting that chimpanzee Galatea’s infant unfortunately died during childbirth during the weekend - a tragic end to a much anticipated birth.
Details on the male lion cub:
Late yesterday afternoon, our carnivore keepers noticed lioness Husani carrying one of her cubs in her mouth. She was quite agitated and upon further monitoring by the team, it was clear that the male cub had sadly died. At this time, it is difficult to determine the reason why this has happened but our dedicated veterinarian team will do their best to investigate and understand.
Today Husani and the three cubs are doing well and she is continuing to care for them just as she has before.
It’s been a sad week for Monarto Zoo, with the death of a lion cub reported today and @Swanson02 noting that chimpanzee Galatea’s infant unfortunately died during childbirth during the weekend - a tragic end to a much anticipated birth.
Details on the male lion cub:
Late yesterday afternoon, our carnivore keepers noticed lioness Husani carrying one of her cubs in her mouth. She was quite agitated and upon further monitoring by the team, it was clear that the male cub had sadly died. At this time, it is difficult to determine the reason why this has happened but our dedicated veterinarian team will do their best to investigate and understand.
Today Husani and the three cubs are doing well and she is continuing to care for them just as she has before.
The surviving 2.1 African lion cubs have been named! The female has been “Malkia” meaning queen in Swahili while her brothers have been named “Chad” and “Ruka” meaning protector/defender and pounce or jump, respectively. The cubs are continuing to do well and have been introduced to their aunt, Makena.
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1.1 Bilbies have been born at Monarto Safari Park: Name our twin bilby joeys! - Monarto Safari Park
A white rhino swap has occurred between Dubbo and Monarto. The safari park recently received male Umfana and in return sent male Satara to Dubbo: A rhino-rmous swap to help species survival • Glam Adelaide
The African cubs are now on display:
Visitors at Monarto Safari Park were treated to the first official outing of Husani’s 13-week-old lion cubs today as their made their way out and about to join the pride.
The little ones were given access to the entry of the 10.8 hectare exhibit last week to explore and help them acclimatise to their new area. This ensured the cubs were confident, ready and roaring to go today as they set out on their first official outing.
They didn't hesitate today following Husani and their aunties to explore and give Lions360 guests a close up glimpse.
Visitors at Monarto Safari Park were treated to the first official outing of Husani’s 13-week-old lion cubs today as their made their way out and about to join the pride.
The little ones were given access to the entry of the 10.8 hectare exhibit last week to explore and help them acclimatise to their new area. This ensured the cubs were confident, ready and roaring to go today as they set out on their first official outing.
They didn't hesitate today following Husani and their aunties to explore and give Lions360 guests a close up glimpse.
Cheetah cub update:
The Cheetah cubs have been sexed as 1.1.
This potentially leaves the male cub in a predicament given the social order of this species sees the males live in bachelor groups (something the region tends to follow).
The same happened in 2018, with a single male cub born within a litter of females. In this instance, he was integrated with three same age males from another litter; but there’s been no other births announced this year within the region.
Zoos including Darling Downs Zoo and Orana Wildlife Park are currently trying to breed, so hopefully a birth will occur in the next few months, which will give him an opportunity to live within a coalition down the line.
A string of new arrivals for the safari park; a female giraffe from Dubbo and two young male Nyala have recently arrived at Monarto. The Nyala were imported from Auckland Zoo, NZ and will be their new breeding males.
Additional article: Welcome all zoo-comers to Monarto Safari Park
Additional article: Welcome all zoo-comers to Monarto Safari Park
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