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On April 4th, 2023, it was reported that the zoo built a new exhibit for Linne's two-toed sloths, doubling their space in size.

U.P. wildlife park gives sneak peek of new sloth enclosure

 

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On April 6th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) common squirrel monkeys named Scrat and Sandy.

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Spoiler: Domestic News

On April 27th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (1.0) domestic yak named Teddy Yakson.

U.P. zoo introduces ‘Teddy Yakson,’ other new additions

On April 27th, it was reported that the zoo will acquire a (0.0.1) aardwolf which will have an exhibit built for it later in 2023.

U.P. zoo introduces ‘Teddy Yakson,’ other new additions

 

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Spoiler: Domestic News

On April 27th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (1.0) domestic yak named Teddy Yakson.

U.P. zoo introduces ‘Teddy Yakson,’ other new additions

On April 27th, it was reported that the zoo will acquire a (0.0.1) aardwolf which will have an exhibit built for it later in 2023.

U.P. zoo introduces ‘Teddy Yakson,’ other new additions

Are Aardwolf around in the private trade nowadays? I was under the impression that Cincinnati was the only holder on the continent, but apparently I’m wrong!

 

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Are Aardwolf around in the private trade nowadays? I was under the impression that Cincinnati was the only holder on the continent, but apparently I’m wrong!

There's at least 4 holders now, and several more in private hands. Imports have happened in the last 2 years.

 

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There's at least 4 holders now, and several more in private hands. Imports have happened in the last 2 years.

What are the holders? I just saw the aardwolf on Instagram and was about to come to comment about it here.

Cincinnati is the only one using ZIMS that has them.

 

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What are the holders? I just saw the aardwolf on Instagram and was about to come to comment about it here.

Cincinnati is the only one using ZIMS that has them.

The other confirmed one is ZooWorld in Panama City. There's a couple of others I haven't confirmed either way yet, and they're places that rotate species fairly often. A lot of places, especially outside AZA, don't use ZIMS.

 

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On June 29th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) common warthogs named Shrek and Fiona which are now on exhibit.

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Warthog babies make debut at U.P. zoo

 

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On August 27th, the zoo announced that they opened a new gem mining station to the public.

Look what’s new at the zoo! Just in time for Labor Day weekend. Come check out our new gem mining station while seeing all your favorite animals | By GarLyn Zoo Wildlife Park | Facebook

On September 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red kangaroo was born and was later named Rue.

Look who’s finally decided to... - GarLyn Zoo Wildlife Park
10 more days until the end of our 2023 season. Be sure to stop out one last time and see all your favorite animals. You might get lucky and see Rue, our... | By GarLyn Zoo Wildlife Park | Facebook

 

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There's at least 4 holders now, and several more in private hands. Imports have happened in the last 2 years.

Do you know where or what the import source is?

 

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Spoiler: Domestic News

On January 29th, 2024, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Royal yak x Highland cow hybrid named Selma Hi-Yak was born on January 10th and is on exhibit.

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‘Hi-yak’ calf born at U.P. zoo, named Selma

On March 26th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) American black bears named Jiggs and Sweet Pea which are on display in the Syrian brown bear exhibit.

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On June 9th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 South American coatis named Miss Beans and Rango which are on exhibit.

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Spoiler: Domestic News

On March 24th, 2025, the zoo announced their (1.0) domestic dog (breed not specified) named Dutch passed away.

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On August 28th, the zoo announced that 3 Indian peafowl hatched.

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On September 19th, the zoo announced that 2+ white-tailed deer (of which 1 is named Boots) were born which are on exhibit.

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On October 24th, the zoo announced that a red kangaroo named Jemma was born.

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On December 23rd, the zoo announced that 2+ sika deer were born which are on exhibit.

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* Also in the summer the zoo seemingly acquired 3 grey wolves, though I could not find any announcement surrounding the arrival.