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Other August 2023 News:

On August 1st, the zoo announced that they moved their (1.0) two-headed western ratsnake back on exhibit in the Brazos River Country Aquarium building.

The time has finally come! Our... - Cameron Park Zoo

On August 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) banded coral shrimp named Mr. Miyagi which is now on exhibit in the Brazos River Country Aquarium building.

Also on August 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.5) fighting conchs which are now on public display in the large coral/clownfish exhibit in the Brazos River Country Aquarium building.

It’s #fishyfriday Say hello to Mr. Miyagi! Mr. Miyagi is a banded coral shrimp that was recently introduced to our smaller coral exhibit, located in... | By Cameron Park Zoo | Facebook
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On August 11th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.3) red lionfish named Atlas, Hephaestus, and Hera which are now on exhibit in the Brazos River Country Aquarium building.

It’s fishy Friday! Have you noticed... - Cameron Park Zoo
 
Causes of giraffe deaths announced:

0.1 Penelope (2013-2023)
0.1 Zuri (2023-2023)

Cameron Park Zoo releases cause of July deaths for mother, daughter giraffes

Based on the pathology report for Penelope, it appears the primary issue was muscle trauma in the form of exertional rhabdomyolysis, also known as capture myopathy.

The findings on Zuri indicate there was an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, which spread to her bloodstream, causing sepsis. Even with aggressive medical treatment, this infection reached the lungs, causing pneumonia and shock. Stress was a possible contributing factor and may have been linked to the loss of her mother and the transition to being bottle-fed.
 
The zoo has a new 0:1 9-week old jaguar cub called "Safira", who was confiscated from alleged wildlife traffickers, and will come out in their jaguar exhibit in the future sometime.
Cameron Park Zoo on Instagram: "Meet Safira! Cameron Park Zoo, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received a young jaguar cub who was confiscated from alleged wildlife traffickers. Cameron Park Zoo staff estimates that she is now around 9 weeks old. Criminal charges have been filed against the perpetrators. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Zoos across the world are working with authorities to combat the illegal sale and trade of wildlife. Cameron Park Zoo is pleased to support the efforts to end wildlife trafficking. Zoo staff named the cub Safira (suh-fee-ruh), and she is doing well. Although she is not currently visible to the public, the zoo plans to transfer Safira to the jaguar habitat in the future."
 
Other Late 2023 News:

On September 26th, the zoo announced they hired Brendan Wiley as their next Director. He started the position on November 27th.

The City of Waco is pleased to announce... - Cameron Park Zoo

On October 6th, the zoo announced they moved their yellow stingray on display while also moving the Atlantic stingrays off display on September 12th due to their breeding season.

Say hello to beautiful Ava! On... - Cameron Park Zoo

Smaggledagle said:
On August 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) banded coral shrimp named Mr. Miyagi which is now on exhibit in the Brazos River Country Aquarium building.

It’s #fishyfriday Say hello to Mr. Miyagi! Mr. Miyagi is a banded coral shrimp that was recently introduced to our smaller coral exhibit, located in... | By Cameron Park Zoo | Facebook
We would like to introduce you to the... - Cameron Park Zoo
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On November 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired another (0.0.1) banded coral shrimp named Danial San which is now on exhibit.

It’s #fishyfriday Have you noticed... - Cameron Park Zoo

On November 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) eastern screech owl named Charlie which is now on display in the Brazos at Night building.

It’s #wingedwednesday Have you... - Cameron Park Zoo

On December 1st, it was reported that a former employee filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city of Waco and the zoo. The employee, who was the former general curator, accused the interim zoo director (and now executive director) Duane Hills of discrimination based on her race, gender, and health issues.

Cameron Park Zoo employee files race, gender, and disability discrimination lawsuit against city of Waco
 
nczoofan said:
Penguin fundraiser at $300,000 and counting as Cameron Park Zoo officials try to keep up with rising construction costs

The zoo just put out bids for construction of their African penguin exhibit. Apparently the complex will include a black-footed cat exhibit as well.
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Milwaukee Man said:
The Zoo is asking additional funds to support their upcoming expansion project (penguins, visitor plaza, black-footed cat) due to inflation.

Waco: Zoo expansion project $10 million short
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Zoofan15 said:
Groundbreaking event this week:

Groundbreaking event for new Cameron Park Zoo attractions | kcentv.com

The new additions to the zoo include an Education Center, Vet Hospital and the Penguin Shores Exhibit.

The Penguin Shores Exhibit will allow zookeepers to facilitate breeding for the endangered South African black-footed penguins.
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King of Komodo Dragons said:
No mention of the Black-Footed Cat habitat that was supposed to accompany the penguin habitat, I guess those plans were dropped.
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Zoofan15 said:
The Black-footed cat habitat is mentioned here (August 2022): Waco: Zoo expansion project $10 million short

The zoo have found themselves $10 million short for these projects due to increased construction costs and other factors. Taking out the Black-footed cat and family restrooms would mean they’re around $7.8 million short.
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I found this construction update from November. The exhibit is set to open this summer. There was some question if proposed black-footed cats had been dropped from the plans, but this states they are still included in the expansion.

Cameron Park Zoo penguin project waddles on toward summer opening
 
3 of the Texas themed reptile exhibits in the reptile house are being transitioned to african themes exhibits, currently one exhibits now has 2 Cape Cobras and 1 exhibit has a Puff Adder, the third exhibit is still being worked on, they did not say which species were moved off display. the zoo has had Puff Adders of display before but the Cape Cobra afaik is a new species to the zoo

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On April 16th, the zoo announced that they appointed Kristi Webb as the facility's new Executive Director, previously serving as Interim Director from April 2023 to April 2024.

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On May 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) roseate spoonbill hatched 5 days prior.

It’s spring, and for many birds, that means it’s time for nests, eggs, and babies! For this week’s #wingedwednesday we’re giving you a bird’s-eye view... | By Cameron Park ZooFacebook

On May 8th, the zoo announced that they transferred a (1.0) Sumatran tiger named Satu to the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Satu, an eight-year-old male Sumatran tiger who was transported to the Honolulu Zoo on Friday evening. Satu was... | By The Honolulu ZooFacebook
 
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