Saint Louis Zoo Saint Louis Zoo News 2022

[jayjds2]

I went today and only saw rhinoceros hornbills in the Bird House. The Bird Garden didn't have any hornbills. They may just be temporarily off exhibit though because their were several vacant habitats.

Sadly, the great hornbill is no longer at the zoo. I believe it passed away.

 

[cloudedleopard611]

Sadly, the great hornbill is no longer at the zoo. I believe it passed away.

That's too bad.

 

[Kudu21]

The zoo no longer houses gerenuk. Their single male was transferred to another facility.

 

[TinoPup]

The zoo no longer houses gerenuk. Their single male was transferred to another facility.

Sad to lose another holder Other than White Oak, the furthest east is now Brookfield.

 

[Kudu21]

Sad to lose another holder Other than White Oak, the furthest east is now Brookfield.

While it is unfortunate to lose a holder, he is moving into a breeding situation, which will hopefully help grow this struggling population.

 

[TinoPup]

While it is unfortunate to lose a holder, he is moving into a breeding situation, which will hopefully help grow this struggling population.

I hope so!

 

[pachyderm pro]

Sad to lose another holder Other than White Oak, the furthest east is now Brookfield.

And Brookfield is also down to a single male. Really hope interest in this species increases sooner than later.

 

[cloudedleopard611]

The zoo no longer houses gerenuk. Their single male was transferred to another facility.

That's quite disappointing. They were a species I always enjoyed seeing at the zoo.

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Sad to lose another holder Other than White Oak, the furthest east is now Brookfield.

Does Peoria no longer hold gerenuk?

 

[TinoPup]

Does Peoria no longer hold gerenuk?

They do not.

 

[Kudu21]

Does Peoria no longer hold gerenuk?

Peoria has not had gerenuk in quite some time now.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On September 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) red kangaroo named Arla was born.

Female joey, Arla | Jumping kangaroos, it’s a joey! Female red kangaroo Arla was born to Roomer (mom) and Roogatti (dad). When joeys, or baby kangaroos, are first born,... | By Saint Louis Zoo | Facebook

 

[Forge]

On September 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) red kangaroo named Arla was born.

Female joey, Arla | Jumping kangaroos, it’s a joey! Female red kangaroo Arla was born to Roomer (mom) and Roogatti (dad). When joeys, or baby kangaroos, are first born,... | By Saint Louis Zoo | Facebook

Wonderful! If memory serves correct, zoo staff called the last Joey "Polly Pocket." Glad to see that their kangaroos are regularly breeding because that one was born about this time last year as well.

 

[Aardwolf]

St. Louis Zoo welcomes its first Nile lechwe, "Leroy," from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, now on display in Red Rocks

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[cloudedleopard611]

I visited today and noticed a few things
-The Chinese alligator enclosure was vacant and the signage was taken out.
-Maxim, the male Amur tiger, is now out on exhibit and rotates with Reka, his female counterpart.
-The Bird Garden trail was closed. All other bird exhibits appeared to be open and operating normally (although I did not check Penguin and Puffin Coast). I am not sure whether this is a brief thing or relatively long term.)

 

[cloudedleopard611]

Via Instagram, the zoo announced the death of Grover, a North American river otter at the age of 19. The zoo attributed his death to arthritis and heart disease.

 

[Forge]

I visited today and noticed a few things
-The Chinese alligator enclosure was vacant and the signage was taken out.
-Maxim, the male Amur tiger, is now out on exhibit and rotates with Reka, his female counterpart.
-The Bird Garden trail was closed. All other bird exhibits appeared to be open and operating normally (although I did not check Penguin and Puffin Coast). I am not sure whether this is a brief thing or relatively long term.)

I wonder if the Chinese Alligator is a seasonal thing. I haven’t really taken much of a look at the reptiles the past few visits.

 

[Forge]

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned but Saint Louis is now down to three gorillas, one of the females was sent to another zoo. I can’t find the details.

 

[cloudedleopard611]

I wonder if the Chinese Alligator is a seasonal thing. I haven’t really taken much of a look at the reptiles the past few visits.

I don't think so. I remember seeing it on my visits during the non-summer months in the past.

 

[Forge]

I don't think so. I remember seeing it on my visits during the non-summer months in the past.

I believe it was out even in the colder months last year.