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What species are in the Gorongosa National Park Aviary? From what I have gathered, there are palm-nut vultures, emerald-spotted wood doves, orange-breasted waxbills, spur-winged lapwings, red-billed firefinches, speckled mousebirds, and pied crows. Is there anything I'm missing?
 
What species are in the Gorongosa National Park Aviary? From what I have gathered, there are palm-nut vultures, emerald-spotted wood doves, orange-breasted waxbills, spur-winged lapwings, red-billed firefinches, speckled mousebirds, and pied crows. Is there anything I'm missing?
No problem with this mix, and especially the crows??
I don't know the exhibit, but I fear that the large corvids would eat eggs, chicks or even adults of the small bird species.
 
No problem with this mix, and especially the crows??
I don't know the exhibit, but I fear that the large corvids would eat eggs, chicks or even adults of the small bird species.
They are distributed between three aviaries. The Pied Crows share space with Crowned-Cranes. The Palm Nut Vultures are on their own. The rest are in the third aviary.
 
Breeding pair of Chinese red panda arrive:

2 new red pandas arrive at Zoo Boise | ktvb.com

Two endangered male and female Styan's red pandas, who made it to Boise from the San Diego and Milwaukee County Zoos, can now be seen daily in the Red Panda Exhibit near the Zoo Farm entrance.

The two join a 13-year-old Himalayan red panda, Spud, who can be found in his home located by the carousel.
 
Other 2023 News:

On January 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Jackson's chameleon named Krama which is now on exhibit.

Zoo Boise - Jackson's chameleon Karma swag | When you have that Friday swagger: Zoo Boise's new Jackson's chameleon Karma showing off his strut! : Zoo Educator Savannah | By Zoo Boise | Facebook

On February 17th, the zoo announced it partnered with El Salvador's Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources to build its first spider monkey sanctuary.

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On April 28th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.3) African-plated lizards which are now on exhibit in the E.O. Wilson Science Center.

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On May 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) Alexandrine parakeet named Mavis which is now on exhibit in the Zootique gift shop.

Zoo Boise - When Andy Met Mavis | Alexandrian parakeet Andy has been greeting guests for years. But after awhile, Andy got lonely as a bachelor. So, we've brought in a female companion to... | By Zoo Boise | Facebook

On June 13th, the zoo announced they released a brand new website to the public.

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On June 22nd, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) bat-eared fox named Raha which is now on exhibit.

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On July 6th, the zoo announced that they renovated the Sarus crane exhibit.

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On July 12th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (0.1) maned wolf from the Los Angeles Zoo in California.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Animal-Transaction-Commission-Report-July-2023.pdf
 
Cotton-top tamarin twins were born February 28:

Baby cotton-top tamarins born to endangered family at Zoo Boise | ktvb.com

The sex of the babies has not yet been determined, but the two will join their family with their big brother 'Rockford,' who was born last year.

On August 22nd, the zoo announced the tamarins' genders. (1.1). On October 12th, the zoo announced their names, Momo and Suki.

Zoo Boise - It’s a... boy and a girl!! We are excited to...
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On July 12th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (0.1) maned wolf from the Los Angeles Zoo in California.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Animal-Transaction-Commission-Report-July-2023.pdf

On October 5th, the zoo announced that the maned wolf is named Marti which is now on exhibit.

Zoo Boise - Happy International Maned Wolf Day! The...
 
Piece of November 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On November 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) maned wolf (later named Lucas) which is now on exhibit.

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“Giving Tuesday” is around the corner - what’s on the Zoo’s wish list? Funds to go towards a new sand cat habitat, allowing both cats to be on display at the same time.

Zoo Boise raising funds to build new sand cat habitat
Phase 1 of the Zoo’s master plan, which consists of projects such as a new red panda habitat, an educational center, and more, will begin later this summer.

'Into the 21st century': Zoo Boise kicks off two-decade long improvement process later this summer

On December 11th, the zoo announced that construction was pushed back to spring 2024, and will include the aforementioned new sand cat/red panda exhibits and the educational campus, as well as a new gift shop and renovations to the Small Animal Kingdom building.

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On December 21st, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) Mozambique girdled lizards were born, one of which was later named Gorgonzola.

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