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On April 24th, it was reported that the zoo started work on a new expansion area which will include exhibits for tamarins, wallabies, and fossas. An exhibit for (1.1) Alaotran gentle lemurs (which arrived from the now-closed Bristol Zoo) will open in the summer of 2023.

It was also reported that the zoo acquired a (0.0.1) blacksmith lapwing from Birdland in the Cotswolds (they acquired the roller from the same place) which is now on exhibit in the African walkthrough aviary.

Fife Zoo: expansion work starts at Ladybank zoo with more animals to be added
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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that they refurbished their African-spurred tortoise exhibit.

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On May 9th, the zoo announced they are reopening the African walkthrough aviary on May 13th after closing it in September 2022 due to avian influenza precautions.

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Smaggledagle said:
On May 4th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) blacksmith lapwings hatched.

CORONATION ARRIVALS! We’re over the moon to have had three blacksmith plover chicks hatch just in time for the coronation weekend! Blacksmith... | By Fife Zoo | Facebook
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On May 13th, the zoo announced the names of the plovers, Charles, Charlie, and Chas.

Keep an eye out for our new Coronation arrivals, Chas, Charles and Charlie when you visit the African aviary! Look closely though, they’re rapid! ... | By Fife Zoo | Facebook

On June 15th, the zoo announced that its (1.0) Von der Decken's hornbill named Zazu lost both his upper and lower beak in two separate accidents though the bird is now recovering and might mate later in the year.

Zazu's Accident - Fife Zoo
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If anyone is interested in the origin of the De Brazza’s. The male is from Zoo Plzen and the female Nut came from Port Lypne Safari Park. They originally met Port Lypne Safari Park and then moved over to Fife Zoo.
 
Pandaboi said:
If anyone is interested in the origin of the De Brazza’s. The male is from Zoo Plzen and the female Nut came from Port Lypne Safari Park. They originally met Port Lypne Safari Park and then moved over to Fife Zoo.
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I am. Thanks for the information.
 
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