A confiscated pet tiger cub has been taken in by the zoo:
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerq...ene-temporarily-at-zoo-investigation-ongoing/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerq...ene-temporarily-at-zoo-investigation-ongoing/
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On January 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) African wild dog named JP from the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.
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On February 13th, the zoo announced they transferred the cub to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
Rescued tiger cub arrives at sanctuary — City of Albuquerque
I seem to recall years ago they had one that was attached to the polar bear exhibit.
Their two lions are leaving for "Another AZA accredited zoo" which could decline the transfer recommended by the SSP:
Lions Kenya and Dixie may soon leave the ABQ BioPark. — City of Albuquerque
February 22, 2023 – After a three-years-long pursuit, the ABQ BioPark Zoo has received a recommendation for African lions Kenya and Dixie to be transferred to another AZA-accredited zoo. This transfer will allow the BioPark to move forward with plans to update and modernize the Catwalk. A move like this is complex and requires several stages of review before plans can be finalized and departure dates and destinations announced. At this stage, the receiving zoo still has the unlikely option to decline the transfer.
Lions Kenya and Dixie may soon leave the ABQ BioPark. — City of Albuquerque
February 22, 2023 – After a three-years-long pursuit, the ABQ BioPark Zoo has received a recommendation for African lions Kenya and Dixie to be transferred to another AZA-accredited zoo. This transfer will allow the BioPark to move forward with plans to update and modernize the Catwalk. A move like this is complex and requires several stages of review before plans can be finalized and departure dates and destinations announced. At this stage, the receiving zoo still has the unlikely option to decline the transfer.
The Catwalk has long needed to be updated, so this is a welcome move IMO.
Yeah I agree. It is strange that they just got them in 2016 and then put in a request to the AZA for a transfer in 2019. I guess they were more or less surplus?
Update on the upcoming Asian exhibit complex, set to open later this summer or fall.
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/first-look-preview-of-new-asia-exhibit-at-abq-biopark-zoo/
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/first-look-preview-of-new-asia-exhibit-at-abq-biopark-zoo/
Koluk, one of the zoos polar bear twins has passed away at 26 years old. This leaves his twin brother Kiska as the zoos lone bear.
ABQ BioPark polar bear euthanized after health decline
ABQ BioPark polar bear euthanized after health decline
Other 2023 News:
On March 16th, the zoo announced they bred and released 13,750 silvery minnows into the Rio Grande River.
Today, the ABQ BioPark released 13,750 tagged silvery minnows into the Rio Grande river, helping to continue the existence of this local endangered... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
ABQ BioPark Completes Seasonal Silvery Minnow Release — City of Albuquerque
On March 22nd, the zoo announced the penguin's gender, (1.0).
baby penguin gender reveal | Baby penguin gender reveal time! We now know the sex of the baby penguin hatched in November. Three members of our penguin animal care team shared this... | By ABQ BioPark - Facebook
On March 28th, the zoo announced they broke ground for renovations of the Heritage Farm area. The updated site will include large new exhibits for the animals, improvements to the cider barn and farmhouse, and a new electric train surrounding the area, among other improvements.
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BioPark Breaks Ground on Heritage Farm Renovations — City of Albuquerque
On March 16th, the zoo announced they bred and released 13,750 silvery minnows into the Rio Grande River.
Today, the ABQ BioPark released 13,750 tagged silvery minnows into the Rio Grande river, helping to continue the existence of this local endangered... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
ABQ BioPark Completes Seasonal Silvery Minnow Release — City of Albuquerque
On March 22nd, the zoo announced the penguin's gender, (1.0).
baby penguin gender reveal | Baby penguin gender reveal time! We now know the sex of the baby penguin hatched in November. Three members of our penguin animal care team shared this... | By ABQ BioPark - Facebook
On March 28th, the zoo announced they broke ground for renovations of the Heritage Farm area. The updated site will include large new exhibits for the animals, improvements to the cider barn and farmhouse, and a new electric train surrounding the area, among other improvements.
ABQ BioPark
BioPark Breaks Ground on Heritage Farm Renovations — City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Biopark consists of four separate facilities, only one of which is the zoo (formerly known as Rio Grande Zoo). The penguin announcement is the only one that applies to the zoo, since the fish were almost certainly bred at the aquarium and the Heritage Farm is at the botanical gardens.
Elephant, Albert, has tested positive for TB and has been isolated as the zoo begins treatment.
Asian elephant at ABQ BioPark tests positive for tuberculosis
Asian elephant at ABQ BioPark tests positive for tuberculosis
On July 8th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) ocelot named Frisco from the Mesker Park Zoo in Indiana.
Everyone say hello to... - Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
On July 17th, the zoo announced they bred and released (0.0.3) Rio Grande cooters into the wild.
ABQ BioPark releases three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico — City of Albuquerque
Everyone say hello to... - Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
On July 17th, the zoo announced they bred and released (0.0.3) Rio Grande cooters into the wild.
ABQ BioPark releases three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico — City of Albuquerque
Piece of June 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On June 16th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) black-and-white ruffed lemur named Bruno to the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina.
Prepare for trouble—and make it... - Duke Lemur Center
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On August 7th, the zoo released its 2023 GRT Annual Report, which announced that the facility built a new bts heated pool for its common hippos, renovated the zoo's restrooms, and added a new electric shuttle for visitors to travel between the Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanical Gardens. It was also announced that Asia will open in Autumn 2023 and Australia Phase 1 (with new exhibits for little penguins and lorikeets) will open in early 2024.
ABQ BioPark - The ABQ BioPark sends our continued...
https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/documents/2023-grt-annual-report.pdf
On August 18th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) black-and-white ruffed lemur named Kirby passed away at age 33 due to kidney failure and was the oldest of his species in North America.
ABQ BioPark - Please join the ABQ BioPark and our primate...
On June 16th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) black-and-white ruffed lemur named Bruno to the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina.
Prepare for trouble—and make it... - Duke Lemur Center
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On August 7th, the zoo released its 2023 GRT Annual Report, which announced that the facility built a new bts heated pool for its common hippos, renovated the zoo's restrooms, and added a new electric shuttle for visitors to travel between the Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanical Gardens. It was also announced that Asia will open in Autumn 2023 and Australia Phase 1 (with new exhibits for little penguins and lorikeets) will open in early 2024.
ABQ BioPark - The ABQ BioPark sends our continued...
https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/documents/2023-grt-annual-report.pdf
On August 18th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) black-and-white ruffed lemur named Kirby passed away at age 33 due to kidney failure and was the oldest of his species in North America.
ABQ BioPark - Please join the ABQ BioPark and our primate...
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Last month, the zoo acquired a 9 year old 0:1 Malayan Tiger named Arya from the Ellen Trout Zoo in Texas.
Welcome Arya! | Introducing Arya! Arya is a 9-year-old female Malayan tiger now residing in the brand new Asia exhibit. She arrived last month from Ellen Trout Zoo... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
Welcome Arya! | Introducing Arya! Arya is a 9-year-old female Malayan tiger now residing in the brand new Asia exhibit. She arrived last month from Ellen Trout Zoo... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
Four Western Grey Kangaroos have arrived at the ABQ BioPark. They now live with the emus until Phase 2 Australia is ready - reported on their FB page.
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The zoo announced Friday, November 3rd, that their bull Nile Hippo "Moe" turned 50 years old!
Moe is 50!! | Turning 50 is a cause for celebration no matter who you are. But if you’re a hippo, the celebration needs to be BIG. The ABQ BioPark’s beloved... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
Moe is 50!! | Turning 50 is a cause for celebration no matter who you are. But if you’re a hippo, the celebration needs to be BIG. The ABQ BioPark’s beloved... | By ABQ BioPark | Facebook
Other Late 2023 News:
On October 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Malayan tiger named Bunga to the Hattiesburg Zoo in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg Zoo - The Hattiesburg Zoo is pleased to...
On November 17th, the zoo announced that they acquired (3.0) Hartmann's mountain zebras named Phillipus, JB, and Trooper from the Dallas Zoo in Texas as well as an unspecified AZA facility in Florida, (0.0.2) Von der Decken's hornbills from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York, a (1.0) red-legged seriema from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C., a (0.0.1) Bali myna from Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, and a (1.0) siamang named Eerie from the El Paso Zoo in Texas.
The zoo also announced that they transferred a (1.0) snow leopard named Kailash, a (0.1) Hartmann's mountain zebra named Eerste, and a (0.0.1) Cape vulture named Bowie to other unspecified facilities.
ABQ BioPark Brings in Some New Animals, Helps Others Move to New Homes — City of Albuquerque
On November 28th, the zoo announced it started construction on a new testing lab for EEHV, which will open in early 2024. It will be the 8th such lab in the United States.
ABQ BioPark Investing in Cutting-Edge DNA Lab to Quickly Test Elephants for Often-Fatal Virus — City of Albuquerque
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerq...t-testing-lab-only-8th-like-it-in-the-nation/
On December 1st, the zoo announced that they closed the chimpanzee exhibit for renovations.
ABQ BioPark - Make sure you stop by and say hello to our...
On October 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Malayan tiger named Bunga to the Hattiesburg Zoo in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg Zoo - The Hattiesburg Zoo is pleased to...
On November 17th, the zoo announced that they acquired (3.0) Hartmann's mountain zebras named Phillipus, JB, and Trooper from the Dallas Zoo in Texas as well as an unspecified AZA facility in Florida, (0.0.2) Von der Decken's hornbills from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York, a (1.0) red-legged seriema from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C., a (0.0.1) Bali myna from Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, and a (1.0) siamang named Eerie from the El Paso Zoo in Texas.
The zoo also announced that they transferred a (1.0) snow leopard named Kailash, a (0.1) Hartmann's mountain zebra named Eerste, and a (0.0.1) Cape vulture named Bowie to other unspecified facilities.
ABQ BioPark Brings in Some New Animals, Helps Others Move to New Homes — City of Albuquerque
On November 28th, the zoo announced it started construction on a new testing lab for EEHV, which will open in early 2024. It will be the 8th such lab in the United States.
ABQ BioPark Investing in Cutting-Edge DNA Lab to Quickly Test Elephants for Often-Fatal Virus — City of Albuquerque
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerq...t-testing-lab-only-8th-like-it-in-the-nation/
On December 1st, the zoo announced that they closed the chimpanzee exhibit for renovations.
ABQ BioPark - Make sure you stop by and say hello to our...
I am glad they have a local wildlife component for the native cooter turtles.