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On August 2nd, the zoo announced that (2.2) Nigerian dwarf goats were born.

Also on August 2nd, the zoo announced they have emptied the duck pond of the ~20 remaining koi, which have been placed in the tiger exhibits, along with 100 more koi.

100 Koi | 100 Koi were placed into Sugar and Spice's pond. | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook

Also, it seems like they have acquired plains zebra and ostriches and put them near the tigers, though they haven't made any formal announcement about that.
The zebras and ostriches were already at the zoo, though it's possible they got new individuals.
 

On September 15th, it was reported that the cubs were named (Khan, King, Charlette, and Nina) and will be on public display soon. They are also building a new exhibit for the cubs and mom, expected to be complete in mid-October.

VIDEO | Tiger cubs ready for public viewing at Shalom Wildlife Zoo | By David Fechter - Washington County Insider
 
On September 15th, it was reported that the cubs were named (Khan, King, Charlette, and Nina) and will be on public display soon. They are also building a new exhibit for the cubs and mom, expected to be complete in mid-October.

VIDEO | Tiger cubs ready for public viewing at Shalom Wildlife Zoo | By David Fechter - Washington County Insider

On November 19th, the zoo announced that 2 of the cubs, Khan and Nina passed away after apparently slipping into a pond early in the morning.

With broken hearts we are saddened to tell you that Nina and Khan died early this morning. Upon arriving at 7 am Ginger greeted me as she was leaving the... | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook
 
On November 19th, the zoo announced that 2 of the cubs, Khan and Nina passed away after apparently slipping into a pond early in the morning.

With broken hearts we are saddened to tell you that Nina and Khan died early this morning. Upon arriving at 7 am Ginger greeted me as she was leaving the... | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook

On January 4th, 2023, it was reported that the zoo was given a Critical Violation citation which was cited by the USDA on December 6th, 2022.

https://www.roadsidezoonews.org/pos...tical-violation-for-tiger-cub-drowning-deaths
 

On July 6th, the zoo announced they installed a new memorial to deceased tiger cubs Nina and Khan.

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On July 22nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.3+?) greater rheas hatched.

The moment they are born baby rhea are on their own searching for food and mom. A couple of the chicks were confused at first and thought the white dall... | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary - Facebook
 
On August 20th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) alpaca named Rachel was born.

Friday's surprise was a alpaca cria. Zookeeper Joel named this one Rachel. | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook

On September 30th, the zoo announced that (0.2) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born on September 29th.

More babies. Blueberry had two girls yesterday. | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook

On October 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) domestic water buffalo was born.

Becca had her baby. Is it a boy or a girl we don't know yet. We're thinking it's a boy because Bella had a girl and Buffy was lighter in color when she... | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook


On August 16th, the zoo announced its name, Auggie.

His name will be Auggie. Thank you everyone for over 625 suggestions. Majority rules! His new name fits him perfectly. | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook

On October 5th, the zoo announced they moved a (1.0) white-tailed deer named Wowzee to the white/pied white-tailed deer exhibit.

Wowzee gets a new address. After being sedated with a tranquilizer dart he was given a ride in the bed of a golf cart to his new home. He was moved from... | By Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary | Facebook
 
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