Toledo Zoo Toledo Zoo & Aquarium news 2023

 
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
Myself. Renovations of most already-built zoo exhibits take about a year or two to finish.
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Except we have no knowledge of the extent of these renovations. While 1-2 years is possible, this could easily be a rather minor renovation that only takes a few months, or it could possibly be a very extensive renovation that takes over two years. Expressing pure speculation that doesn't have proof to back it up isn't the point of a news thread.
 
Neil chace said:
Except we have no knowledge of the extent of these renovations. While 1-2 years is possible, this could easily be a rather minor renovation that only takes a few months, or it could possibly be a very extensive renovation that takes over two years. Expressing pure speculation that doesn't have proof to back it up isn't the point of a news thread.
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This probably won't be anything minor as they have shared news about it happening this early.
 
PSO said:
From my understanding they are going to add even more rare reptile species to an already impressive collection particularly from the Australian region
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Slick! Their collection has has been spectacular.
 
Other 2023 News:

On May 9th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) alpaca was born on May 8th and is now on exhibit.

The Toledo Zoo - Wool, wool, wool, what's going on here?...

On March 29th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) snow leopard named Yuki to the John Ball Zoo in Michigan.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...U9ord4Xst8TsP3w8quGi9Ux6VQwVPnZarn3SaKFGa5jAl

On June 17th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (1.1) Patagonian cavies named Baxter and Barb to the Idaho Falls Zoo in Idaho.

Idaho Falls Zoo - Patagonian cavies are back! Meet Barb...

IndianRhino said:
Two Amur tiger cubs were born on July 20th to second-time parents, Titan and Talya.

Toledo Zoo announces twin tiger cubs birth | wtol.com
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On September 27th, the zoo announced that the tigers were sexed as (0.2).

Tiger Cub Gender Reveal | We've got roar-some news... the gender reveal of the Amur tiger cub twins is here! The cat's out of the bag; watch the video to find out! These... | By The Toledo Zoo | Facebook
 
On September 29th, the zoo announced they opened a new native turtle exhibit to the public, which is located behind the Aquarium. The exhibit is comprised of 8 species, those being map turtles, box turtles, painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, spotted turtles, musk turtle, "sliders", and softshell turtle.

New Native Turtle Yard | Shell-ebrate our new Native Turtle Yard! Herp Keeper Katie unveils this new exhibit and introduces us to the 8 species of turtles! The horticulture... | By The Toledo Zoo | Facebook
 
Smaggledagle said:
On September 29th, the zoo announced they opened a new native turtle exhibit to the public, which is located behind the Aquarium. The exhibit is comprised of 8 species, those being map turtles, box turtles, painted turtles, Blanding's turtles, spotted turtles, musk turtle, "sliders", and softshell turtle.

New Native Turtle Yard | Shell-ebrate our new Native Turtle Yard! Herp Keeper Katie unveils this new exhibit and introduces us to the 8 species of turtles! The horticulture... | By The Toledo Zoo | Facebook
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bout damn time, they had that behind the Reptile house unnoticed for some time
 
I’m on a road trip to Canada at the moment. Stopped by Toledo because I’d never been in the museum and was told it was worth a visit just for that.

Ended up being worth a visit for other reasons, too. I was able to see the California sea lions being fed. They’re very active and it contrasts well with the larger, slower seals. They were at least swimming near the glass. I spent a good amount of time watching the largest of them. The baby giraffe had the zoomies. In the aviary the chevrotain was attempting to bully some firebacks by charging them whenever they were on the ground. They mostly just flew away and ignored him. One of the hornbills was trying to eat the fake vine they were standing on. And it’s always a delight to see kagu. (Does the zoo not have kiwi or koalas anymore?) And the saltwater croc / tuatara are just a really great one-two punch for the reptile house. Also, I don’t remember black-backed gulls being that big. They were one of the highlights for the flamingo aviary.

I’d heard there was some work done on the tiger exhibits. They’re still very small. At least the dingo has a bigger space now? Not sure why they didn’t give that to the snow leopards, though, who desperately need more room.

Anyway. ProMedica. Yes, it was worth a visit (and the $40 admission fee w/ parking). I didn’t think a walkthrough dart frog vivarium would actually result in visible frogs. Nope. They were everywhere. And they had an emphasis on edible and medicinal plants that I love to see in zoo conservatories. The ice age diorama was better than it had to be for a zoo’s ice age diorama. The wetland tank was a really cool concept executed well. Didn’t see the bullfrog but I doubt you can see everything there without a little luck and a lot of patience. The prairie pollinators weren’t out but it was still a decent enough conservatory. Upstairs the dragons were being quite active and the king cobra had just been given two mice. I got to watch them slowly swallow one and then move on to the other. The arthropod room was also good for an insect house. Major points for the giant coconut crab enclosure. Individually these attractions would all be nice. Together they make for one of the best zoo building’s I’ve been in. Only real complaint is that the signage for the wetland tank and tropical frogs was pretty much nonexistent.
 
Persephone said:
I’m on a road trip to Canada at the moment. Stopped by Toledo because I’d never been in the museum and was told it was worth a visit just for that.

Ended up being worth a visit for other reasons, too. I was able to see the California sea lions being fed. They’re very active and it contrasts well with the larger, slower seals. They were at least swimming near the glass. I spent a good amount of time watching the largest of them. The baby giraffe had the zoomies. In the aviary the chevrotain was attempting to bully some firebacks by charging them whenever they were on the ground. They mostly just flew away and ignored him. One of the hornbills was trying to eat the fake vine they were standing on. And it’s always a delight to see kagu. (Does the zoo not have kiwi or koalas anymore?) And the saltwater croc / tuatara are just a really great one-two punch for the reptile house. Also, I don’t remember black-backed gulls being that big. They were one of the highlights for the flamingo aviary.

I’d heard there was some work done on the tiger exhibits. They’re still very small. At least the dingo has a bigger space now? Not sure why they didn’t give that to the snow leopards, though, who desperately need more room.

Anyway. ProMedica. Yes, it was worth a visit (and the $40 admission fee w/ parking). I didn’t think a walkthrough dart frog vivarium would actually result in visible frogs. Nope. They were everywhere. And they had an emphasis on edible and medicinal plants that I love to see in zoo conservatories. The ice age diorama was better than it had to be for a zoo’s ice age diorama. The wetland tank was a really cool concept executed well. Didn’t see the bullfrog but I doubt you can see everything there without a little luck and a lot of patience. The prairie pollinators weren’t out but it was still a decent enough conservatory. Upstairs the dragons were being quite active and the king cobra had just been given two mice. I got to watch them slowly swallow one and then move on to the other. The arthropod room was also good for an insect house. Major points for the giant coconut crab enclosure. Individually these attractions would all be nice. Together they make for one of the best zoo building’s I’ve been in. Only real complaint is that the signage for the wetland tank and tropical frogs was pretty much nonexistent.
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Kiwi I’m not sure about—don’t think they’ve ever been on exhibit, but yes, they no longer have koala. The one they had, a single male, was transferred to the Riverbanks Zoo after less than 3 years at Toledo (he went on exhibit May 2017 but was at Riverbanks by April 2020). On a visit in 2019, I overheard a keep say they were trying to find him a girlfriend, and ultimately I guess that involved sending him away.
 
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