On April 28th, it was reported that the zoo will have tarps over some of their bird exhibits, due to avian influenza. Eagles, owls, and hornbills will remain on exhibit, while the chickens and penguins will be off exhibit.
Zoo News: The zoo is declaring spring, because we just can’t wait any longer
Zoo News: The zoo is declaring spring, because we just can’t wait any longer
On April 30th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) American bison was born on April 28th.
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A wall is planned to be constructed along the river in Roosevelt Park as part of a flood protection project. In turn, this will have an effect on some animal enclosures; already planned are a new Bactrian camel exhibit, an expanded giraffe area with indoor viewing, and an animal hospital replacing the bears.
Zoo News: The third piece
Zoo News: The third piece
Mashama the male giraffe was euthanized.
Roosevelt Park Zoo euthanizes senior male giraffe ‘Mashama’
Roosevelt Park Zoo euthanizes senior male giraffe ‘Mashama’
On December 5th, it was announced they acquired a (1.0) African lion named Asani from the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana.
Farewell Haji and Asani | Farewell Haji and Asani! After being born at Audubon Zoo and calling it home for the past two years, Haji and Asani will be going to two new roar-some... | By Audubon Zoo | Facebook
Farewell Haji and Asani | Farewell Haji and Asani! After being born at Audubon Zoo and calling it home for the past two years, Haji and Asani will be going to two new roar-some... | By Audubon Zoo | Facebook
On February 2nd, 2023, it was reported that a (1.0) bobcat named Bodie passed away at age 17 due to jaw cancer.
Roosevelt Park Zoo mourns loss of resident bobcat
Roosevelt Park Zoo mourns loss of resident bobcat
The zoo has received 3 lions: male Asani arrived from the Audubon Zoo and sisters Ilola and Tadala arrived from the Dallas Zoo.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/three-new-african-lions-coming-to-roosevelt-park-zoo/
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/three-new-african-lions-coming-to-roosevelt-park-zoo/
Some additional projects were revealed to be in the works. Beyond the indoor giraffe viewing, there will also be an African aviary, more indoor spade for zebras, and new gibbon and lemur holdings.
ZOO NEWS: Zoo Hoping for Early Spring
ZOO NEWS: Zoo Hoping for Early Spring
This Friday marks the ribbon cutting for the new Amur leopard habitat.
Roosevelt Park Zoo to cut ribbon on Amur leopard habitat
Roosevelt Park Zoo to cut ribbon on Amur leopard habitat
On May 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Scottish highland cow, later named Sprite, was born and is now on exhibit.
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Have you met Sprite? This little superhero was born to Sully & Sage 2 weeks ago. | By Roosevelt Park Zoo | Facebook
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Hi baby!
Have you met Sprite? This little superhero was born to Sully & Sage 2 weeks ago. | By Roosevelt Park Zoo | FacebookOn June 7th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) superb starlings hatched which are now on exhibit in the Aviary.
Zoo News: What happened to our spring?
The zoo has received a pair of young Amur leopards: male Jordan (born 12/25/21 at Utah's Hogle Zoo) and female Anya (born 4/21/22 at Saint Louis Zoo).
Minot Zoo receives a pair of young leopards
Minot Zoo receives a pair of young leopards
New male giraffe:
Kioni was born 2021 at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Roosevelt Park Zoo welcomes male giraffe
Kioni, a male giraffe, has been with the zoo since May 21 but has been kept separate from the females, Kianga and her daughter, Amani, while he was being quarantined.
Kioni was born 2021 at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Roosevelt Park Zoo welcomes male giraffe
Kioni, a male giraffe, has been with the zoo since May 21 but has been kept separate from the females, Kianga and her daughter, Amani, while he was being quarantined.
Other 2023 News:
On July 13th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) Bactrian camel named Red to the Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas.
#TBT: Red has arrived safely at her... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) laughing kookaburra named Sydney passed away the week prior.
Kookaburras have a distinctive sound... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On August 9th, the zoo announced they would transfer (2.1) Amur tigers named Dmitri, Luka, and Viktoria to other unspecified AZA facilities in the near future. The zoo also announced they would be transferring their (1.0) Amur tiger named Viktor to another unspecified AZA facility in order to receive a new Amur tiger.
ZOO NEWS: A time to move on
#ICYMI: Viktor will be moving to... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On August 17th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic giraffe named Jabari was born on August 7th.
The wind is blowing. The world is new. Come meet our newest baby at the Zoo! | By Roosevelt Park Zoo | Facebook
Hello. My name is Jabari. Our male... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On July 13th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) Bactrian camel named Red to the Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas.
#TBT: Red has arrived safely at her... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) laughing kookaburra named Sydney passed away the week prior.
Kookaburras have a distinctive sound... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On August 9th, the zoo announced they would transfer (2.1) Amur tigers named Dmitri, Luka, and Viktoria to other unspecified AZA facilities in the near future. The zoo also announced they would be transferring their (1.0) Amur tiger named Viktor to another unspecified AZA facility in order to receive a new Amur tiger.
ZOO NEWS: A time to move on
#ICYMI: Viktor will be moving to... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
On August 17th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic giraffe named Jabari was born on August 7th.
The wind is blowing.
The world is new. Come meet our newest baby at the Zoo! | By Roosevelt Park Zoo | FacebookHello. My name is Jabari. Our male... - Roosevelt Park Zoo
1.0 Amur Tiger, Viktor, has moved from the Roosevelt Park Zoo to the Denver Zoo on a breeding recommendation.
The Denver Zoo has a new tiger | 9news.com
The Denver Zoo has a new tiger | 9news.com
The article at the link below contains some news regarding animal moves to and from the zoo, notably:
ZOO NEWS: No time for hibernating
- Zebras are on the move to the North Carolina Zoo
- Viktoria the female Amur tiger cub moving to a zoo in Kansas
- An adult male Amur tiger moving from a zoo in Michigan
- Potentially a mate for their aracari moving from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Luka and Dmitri the male Amur tiger cubs moving to the Oregon Zoo once renovations on the Oregon exhibit are done
ZOO NEWS: No time for hibernating