Charles
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I know, it was an example to say that it isn’t unheard of for zoos to have animals from the wild still if needs be
Are These in Captivity? #2
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According to ZIMS, 1.1.0 Philippine eagles are currently held at Jurong Bird Park and 16.12.3 at Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Like @Mayki said, crab-eating macaques are fairly common.
According to ZIMS again, no sportive lemurs are currently held in captivity but ZIMS is a limited source and doesn't list every facility. Hope this helped!
Where are you getting your information from? Only two zoos in the UK have Koalas, and all of them were imported from other zoos (Edinburgh's were from San Diego, Duisburg and Lisbon; and Longleat's were from Cleland in Australia and Osaka in Japan). None of them were captured in the wild to be sent to the UK "due to loss of habitat".
Also, people need to stop trying to equate X species from X country with Y species from Y country. Even if Koalas have been sent to the UK from Australia, that has absolutely zero relevance to Philippine Eagles.
Charles
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It’s just an example that you can send animals far, no need to take it so seriously, I heard it when I watched a tv program but maybe I got my information wrong
Or maybe you're just making things up off the top of your head in an attempt to impress people, hoping they don't query your claims 
and dismissing such queries with vague statements like " it was [on] a thread on here" or "I heard it when I watched a tv program" or "it's just an example".
Unfortunately this is precisely the sort of thing which leads to this forum sometimes having a poor reputation in the wider zoo community.
and dismissing such queries with vague statements like " it was [on] a thread on here" or "I heard it when I watched a tv program" or "it's just an example".Unfortunately this is precisely the sort of thing which leads to this forum sometimes having a poor reputation in the wider zoo community.
I read somewhere on the forum that the Tasmanian devil population in Europe is composed of surplus animals from the Australian breeding program. Is it the same for Koalas ?
I'm curious whether or not Australia has this surplus animal policy or if it is juste the case for Tasmanian devils.
That's just for the Tassie Devils, it's the same here in the states. I don't think we've had a koala import in some time, no need with San Diego breeding them pretty well.
All right, thanks!
Yes I remember the Koala farm in San Diego, it was quite surreal to see so many Koala exhibits in one place.
Indeed, per their last USDA inspection last November they had 37 Koala on site at the zoo - which I believe is more than all other zoos in the US combined. (And some of those belong to San Diego anyways!)
It is specific to Tasmanian Devils. Australian zoos are maintaining a disease-free captive population, for which they need large numbers of reproductive animals, but devils have very short breeding lifespans. By sending the older and post-reproductive animals to overseas zoos as "ambassadors" it frees up more space for the breeding programme within Australia.
All American Koalas belong to San Diego (or perhaps almost all - I have a vague recollection there is a zoo in Canada or USA which did their own import from Australia), as do most of the European Koalas.
Most Koalas in Asia came from Australia.
The previously mentioned thread about a Philippine Eagle export is here:
International Breeding Programm for Philippine eagle ?
International Breeding Programm for Philippine eagle ?
Are any of the Malurus fairywrens in captivity? They could make quite an entertaining exhibit.
Yes there are a few of them around but limited information is available like for most non-exotic mammals in Australian zoos. All of the species listed are also in private aviculture currently as well. Note the holdings below are not complete and there should be several others.
*Superb Fairywren is/was a managed species according to ZAA's website however this species is no longer listed under species programs. Australia Zoo had a male on-show until early 2021 before a rat got it and Currumbin still has a male in their conservation aviaries. There are a few other places with them I am sure like Featherdale.
*Splendid Fairywren has been in recent times at Perth Zoo, Caversham Wildlife Park, Featherdale, Alice Springs Desert Park and Hunter Valley.
*Variegated Fairywren was at Taronga Zoo when I visited in 2019. Featherdale also has them.
*Purple-crowned Fairywren at Featherdale and Hunter Valley in recent times.
*White-winged Fairywren at Featherdale in recent times.
These guys are fairly common here in Australia. Only last year I had a pair nesting in a tree in my backyard. It was really amazing to see the chicks in the nest, and eventually watch them grow over time.
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worth noting pretty much every species in Madagascar is considered endangered or threatened. So when you’re thinking sportive lemurs, it could very well be ring-tailed lemurs, Red-ruffed lemurs and black and white ruffed lemurs. Fossa, madagascar teal etc.
Most of the Madagascan species common in zoos are already are in need of conservation. Importing sportive lemurs is extremely unlikely.
worth noting pretty much every species in Madagascar is considered endangered or threatened. So when you’re thinking sportive lemurs, it could very well be ring-tailed lemurs, Red-ruffed lemurs and black and white ruffed lemurs. Fossa, madagascar teal etc.
Most of the Madagascan species common in zoos are already are in need of conservation. Importing sportive lemurs is extremely unlikely.
Texas State Aquarium keeps them.
Charles
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Thanks you
Charles
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Thanks for the heads up, they already have an existing Madagascar area and it seems like it’ll be better than the other ones at other zoos, they have more unusual lemurs like mongoose and lac alaotran gentle lemurs so they may get a more unique exhibit
But thank you for the information
