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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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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