Greensboro Science Center Greensboro Science Center: News & Expansion Updates

Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On July 8th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) red-ruffed lemur named Jude from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C.

Good luck, Jude! Jude, our beloved red ruffed lemur, is embarking on a new adventure at the Greensboro Science Center, where he will be a companion to their female red ruffed lemur. While we will undoubtedly miss Jude's charismatic and curious personality, we are excited for what lies ahead for him in North Carolina. During Jude’s farewell party, keepers hid corn and dried coconut in paper flowers for him to find as an enrichment activity. These activities involve items that keep the lemurs' minds and bodies active, while encouraging natural behaviors. To learn more about the Zoo's lemurs, please visit: https://s.si.edu/3D0ZOcM | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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On August 22nd, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Indie which is now on exhibit in the Amazon exhibit of the Wiseman Aquarium building. The sloth is one of the first animals to arrive at the zoo before the completion of the Greensboro Biodome and will reside in said biodome when it's completed.

We are so excited to introduce... - Greensboro Science Center
Introducing the Star of The Greensboro Biodome: Indie the Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth
 
OkapiFan said:
They also released new plans for the Biodome!
Dropbox - Expedition Rainforest - The Greensboro Biodome Renderings - Simplify your life
Animals such as:
- Electric Eels
- Grand Cayman Blue Iguana
- Coquerel's Sifaka
- Chinese Alligator
- Hammerkop
Have been added to the plans!
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A lot of interesting stuff on the plans.

Clouded Leopards are featured as well; this would give GSC quite the small cat collection. Also, the sloths and leopards can travel in overhead paths.

I also noticed that a few of the potential residents featured are already present in the Aquarium's Amazon Rising tank (the Tamarins, Titis, Freshwater Rays, etc.), so I wonder what will happen to that exhibit once the Rainforest biodome is complete (I really hope they avoid redundancy).
 
Astrotom3000 said:
I also noticed that a few of the potential residents featured are already present in the Aquarium's Amazon Rising tank (the Tamarins, Titis, Freshwater Rays, etc.), so I wonder what will happen to that exhibit once the Rainforest biodome is complete (I really hope they avoid redundancy).
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I'm personally hoping (canopy wise) for either Tamadua or Kinkajou
I don't know what they could bring in to replace the stingrays though.
 
- Fossa "Rano" will be leaving soon to Houston Zoo and a male from SDZ will come to the center
- Red Panda "Ravi" is leaving next week to Red River Zoo
- The is new signage for a few of the exhibit in Animal Discovery
- Several giant Jellyfish art pieces have been installed in the aquarium
 
did they destroy the herpitarium part. or is the herpetarium still there mainly becuase I want to make sure that the pictures taken at the center are still their or if the pictures were taken before construction happened
 
brown bear 555 said:
did they destroy the herpitarium part. or is the herpetarium still there mainly becuase I want to make sure that the pictures taken at the center are still their or if the pictures were taken before construction happened
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No they closed it back in like July
brown bear 555 said:
also do they still have nile crocodiles and red pandas
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Nile is gone but the red pandas should still be there
 
do they still have naked mole rats or are they gone because they were in the herpetarium and the herpetarium is gone or do they still have naked mole rats
 
Smaggledagle said:
Other July 2023 News:

On July 11th, it was announced that they transferred a (0.1) Javan gibbon named Leia to the Gibbon Conservation Center in California in May.

Gibbon Conservation Center
Meet LeiaCenten
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Does this mean they are disbanding their pair of Javan gibbons or is their old breeding pair behind the scenes (their 1.1 offspring were sent on on B/L's to California and Tasmania in mid 2023)?

What is the status like in the USA?
Fort Wayne's Childrens' Zoo: 3.2.
0.1 Cinta b. 2015, 1.0 Kado, b. 2013. 1.0 Jaka 2011
Gibbon Conservation Center: 3.2+?.?
(2017 figures: 8.3)
1.1(M unnamed, F Oula) +1.0 baby Rocky b. July 2023 (? x Oula)
1.1 (M Goliath, F Lela/Leia) - new pair formed July 2023
+ others?
Greensboro Science Center: 1?.1?
1.1 (M Lionel, F Isabella)
1.0 M Duke (b. 2013) - transferred on B/L to Tasmania Zoo in X / 2023
0.1 F Lela/Leia (b. 2014) - transferred on B/L to Gibbon Conservation Center in July 2023
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Does this mean they are disbanding their pair of Javan gibbons or is their old breeding pair behind the scenes (their 1.1 offspring were sent on on B/L's to California and Tasmania in mid 2023)?

What is the status like in the USA?
Fort Wayne's Childrens' Zoo: 3.2.
0.1 Cinta b. 2015, 1.0 Kado, b. 2013. 1.0 Jaka 2011
Gibbon Conservation Center: 3.2+?.?
(2017 figures: 8.3)
1.1(M unnamed, F Oula) +1.0 baby Rocky b. July 2023 (? x Oula)
1.1 (M Goliath, F Lela/Leia) - new pair formed July 2023
+ others?
Greensboro Science Center: 1?.1?
1.1 (M Lionel, F Isabella)
1.0 M Duke (b. 2013) - transferred on B/L to Tasmania Zoo in X / 2023
0.1 F Lela/Leia (b. 2014) - transferred on B/L to Gibbon Conservation Center in July 2023
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The two Gibbons left at the center are still on exhibit.
 
OkapiFan said:
The two Gibbons left at the center are still on exhibit.
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Do you have any idea or information on either individual of the breeding pair?
M Lionel ..//../.... (DoB) SIRE x DAM // LOCATION OF BIRTH.
F Isabella ..//../.... (DoB) SIRE x DAM // LOCATION OF BIRTH.

Are they still reproducing (able to reproduce) or have entered reproductive senescence?
 
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