Albeit both the roller and heron were in the collection last time I visited. This would be a matter of updating signage (something I'm always happy to see happen!) and not new additions to the collection. The cooter is a seasonal resident of the bird house, and it summers in an outdoor exhibit, hence why it wouldn't have been in the bird house on your visit.
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PercideRolo
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Glad Potto was out. Any progres on construction outside forest exit?
gardener14
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We saw disturbed earth, a small portable cement mixer, some PVC pipe, and yellow caution tape. Not much to go by.
Animallover360
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The Franklin Park Zoo announced on social media earlier today that they have acquired Red-Necked Wallabies. They can be found in the kangaroo exhibit.
Zoo New England on Instagram: "New Species Alert Four red-necked wallabies just joined the red kangaroos along the Outback Trail! Introductions have gone smoothly, see? Here's 'roo Ruby interacting with new arrival Skip. Yesterday was the first day they were all out in the habitat together! Red-necked wallabies are closely related to kangaroos and wallaroos, though smaller. They get their common name from the distinctive red-brown fur on their neck and shoulders. More about wallabies on our animal fact page, just follow the link in our bio. Keeper Madeleine #linkinbio #FPZoo #newarrival #wallabies #kangaroos #ZooWhatMakesYouHappy"
Zoo New England on Instagram: "New Species Alert Four red-necked wallabies just joined the red kangaroos along the Outback Trail! Introductions have gone smoothly, see? Here's 'roo Ruby interacting with new arrival Skip. Yesterday was the first day they were all out in the habitat together! Red-necked wallabies are closely related to kangaroos and wallaroos, though smaller. They get their common name from the distinctive red-brown fur on their neck and shoulders. More about wallabies on our animal fact page, just follow the link in our bio. Keeper Madeleine #linkinbio #FPZoo #newarrival #wallabies #kangaroos #ZooWhatMakesYouHappy"
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14-Year Old African Lion Experiencing Serious Health Issues
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Kamaia, who has been lethargic with a loss of appetite, is being treated for severe pneumonia. The comprehensive diagnostic tests from two recent exams under anesthesia have thus far been inconclusive, although it appears that Kamaia does have some underlying chronic medical issues in addition to the pneumonia.
The Animal Care and veterinary teams have been working extraordinarily hard to care for Kamaia, who remains in his off-exhibit space so that he can be closely monitored. While he has started to show some improvement in the last 48 hours, his condition is still serious.
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Kamaia, who has been lethargic with a loss of appetite, is being treated for severe pneumonia. The comprehensive diagnostic tests from two recent exams under anesthesia have thus far been inconclusive, although it appears that Kamaia does have some underlying chronic medical issues in addition to the pneumonia.
The Animal Care and veterinary teams have been working extraordinarily hard to care for Kamaia, who remains in his off-exhibit space so that he can be closely monitored. While he has started to show some improvement in the last 48 hours, his condition is still serious.
I am back in MA this weekend and visited the Franklin Park Zoo today. Some construction was going on at the former tiger exhibit. All the tiger-related signage was taken down, which seems to confirm the suspicion that the tigers will be replaced with some other animal. Hopefully more information about this will be revealed over the next few months.
Also, the Masai Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebra, and Somali Wild Ass were all on exhibit together at Giraffe Savannah. Previously, the zebra and ass rotated between exhibit and BTS spaces, and did not share space with each other.
Also, the Masai Giraffes, Grevy’s Zebra, and Somali Wild Ass were all on exhibit together at Giraffe Savannah. Previously, the zebra and ass rotated between exhibit and BTS spaces, and did not share space with each other.
Animallover360
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That’s really interesting about the tiger signage. However, I’m not really sure what animal could replace the tiger. Leopard? Jaguar? Another big cat? Will be something to keep an eye on over the next couple weeks.
PercideRolo
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Tiger have been remove from species survive plan zoo work with.
Animallover360
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I think it’s safe to say with this information and that all the tiger signage is gone that the zoo will not be acquiring anymore tigers. Pretty sad as they were one of the zoos keystone animals for many years.
gardener14
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Yesterday, work was continuing in the former tiger habitat. There was a new small shelter/house in the center made of corrugated metal, and masonry/rockwork was in progress in the pool area. Also, and I don't know if this is relevant or related, behind the kory bustard and camel habitats there was a large semi-circle of straw-like material in the open area outside one of the old buildings. I've included a photo zoomed in on that area. Does anyone know what it is?
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PercideRolo
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Look like way to control dirt erasion. Maybe grass plant or vegtable for animal.
New metal house in tiger? Intristing. Was just walls and roof or just roof?
New metal house in tiger? Intristing. Was just walls and roof or just roof?
gardener14
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It has three walls and a roof with all open front.
PercideRolo
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Probly bird or animal that can stay out in weather with minimal shelter. Shame
Thankfully, Kamaia the lion has recovered enough to return to his public space with his brother.
"Our 14-year-old African lion Kamaia joined his brother Dinari outside on Thursday, and the staff at Franklin Park Zoo are thrilled to see the lion brothers together again in their outdoor habitat. The brothers are enjoying the warm weather and have been basking in the sunshine overlooking Kalahari Kingdom.
It appears that Kamaia may still have some underlying chronic health issues, though comprehensive diagnostic tests from two recent exams have thus far been inconclusive. His dedicated care team and veterinary staff will continue to monitor his health very closely.
'We are encouraged that Kamaia’s condition has improved and he is acting normally,' said Dr. Chris Bonar, Director of Animal Health for Zoo New England. 'For now, his condition remains guarded though we are cautiously optimistic with the remarkable progress we’ve seen thus far."'
"Our 14-year-old African lion Kamaia joined his brother Dinari outside on Thursday, and the staff at Franklin Park Zoo are thrilled to see the lion brothers together again in their outdoor habitat. The brothers are enjoying the warm weather and have been basking in the sunshine overlooking Kalahari Kingdom.
It appears that Kamaia may still have some underlying chronic health issues, though comprehensive diagnostic tests from two recent exams have thus far been inconclusive. His dedicated care team and veterinary staff will continue to monitor his health very closely.
'We are encouraged that Kamaia’s condition has improved and he is acting normally,' said Dr. Chris Bonar, Director of Animal Health for Zoo New England. 'For now, his condition remains guarded though we are cautiously optimistic with the remarkable progress we’ve seen thus far."'
Animallover360
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I was at the zoo today and noticed a few things. It was my first visit since the fall:
1. The Somali Wild Ass was out with the Giraffes. I took a peak out in the behind the scenes area from the back and saw the Grèvy’s Zebra through the gate from a distance. Not sure what’s going on with that or when/if they’ll mix the three species.
2. There’s some construction outside the back of Tropical Forest. Did not look like there was a lot of progress, but they’re repairing or building something.
3. Kamaia and Dinari were on exhibit together, which is a really great sign that Kamaia is getting better. They were wrestling and playing and he seemed back to his old self.
4. The former tiger exhibit is blocked off as we already knew and I noticed the ugly metal shelter they put up. I did not like the look of it lol.
5. There were four baby Prairie Dogs! They’re adorable!
1. The Somali Wild Ass was out with the Giraffes. I took a peak out in the behind the scenes area from the back and saw the Grèvy’s Zebra through the gate from a distance. Not sure what’s going on with that or when/if they’ll mix the three species.
2. There’s some construction outside the back of Tropical Forest. Did not look like there was a lot of progress, but they’re repairing or building something.
3. Kamaia and Dinari were on exhibit together, which is a really great sign that Kamaia is getting better. They were wrestling and playing and he seemed back to his old self.
4. The former tiger exhibit is blocked off as we already knew and I noticed the ugly metal shelter they put up. I did not like the look of it lol.
5. There were four baby Prairie Dogs! They’re adorable!
There is a new wattled crane chick at the zoo! I love watching cranes, especially chicks, so will definitely being making a trip up soon.
From Facebook:
"Baby Alert! There's a fluffy new chick in the wattled crane habitat at Franklin Park Zoo. The chick hatched April 24 and is growing strong under the watchful eye of these first-time parents. Keeper Tip: to find the nearly 10-oz floof in its habitat, look for the parents. Wattled cranes can grow up to 6 feet high and weigh 14 pounds.
Besides the epic cute factor, we're celebrating because the baby is the first of its species to hatch here! Zoo New England participates in the Wattled Crane Species Survival Plan, and this birth was a recommended pairing between our Hansel and Zoolander."
From Facebook:
"Baby Alert! There's a fluffy new chick in the wattled crane habitat at Franklin Park Zoo. The chick hatched April 24 and is growing strong under the watchful eye of these first-time parents. Keeper Tip: to find the nearly 10-oz floof in its habitat, look for the parents. Wattled cranes can grow up to 6 feet high and weigh 14 pounds.
Besides the epic cute factor, we're celebrating because the baby is the first of its species to hatch here! Zoo New England participates in the Wattled Crane Species Survival Plan, and this birth was a recommended pairing between our Hansel and Zoolander."
Animallover360
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I was just thinking about this and I’m wondering if anyone knows what happened to the Siberian Cranes. Are they behind the scenes or have been shipped to a different facility? I used to enjoy seeing them when I went to the zoo.
The answer is... its a little unclear. I know they've kept them behind the scenes in the old Hooves and Horns area in recent years, but am not sure if that is still the case. There was a brief discussion around this on last year's news thread: Franklin Park Zoo News 2022 [Franklin Park Zoo]
One of the pairs did, maybe more, but definitely not all six or seven birds.
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