On May 11th, the zoo announced they have released a (0.0.1) eagle (species not specified) back into the wild.
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Piece of 2022 News I haven't mentioned:
On April 30th, it was announced that a (1.0) Rocky Mountain goat named Hemlock was transferred to the Wildwood Zoo in Wisconsin.
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On April 30th, it was announced that a (1.0) Rocky Mountain goat named Hemlock was transferred to the Wildwood Zoo in Wisconsin.
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Recent births at the Dakota Zoo have included Pallas Cat, Rocky Mountain Goat, Dall Sheep, Bighorn Sheep and American Bison. A Pronghorn is also due to give birth soon: Dakota Zoo in Bismarck welcomes wave of new baby animals
On May 30th, the zoo officially announced that (0.0.4) Pallas cats were born on April 11th.
Dakota Zoo - Exciting news! | By Dakota Zoo
Dakota Zoo - Exciting news! | By Dakota Zoo
On June 27th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) North American porcupine named Elmer was born on June 2nd.
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On July 31st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) golden eagle named Goldie has passed away at age 11.
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Three female African penguins are in quarantine, and more will arrive soon in order to get the Zoo up to eight breeding pairs.
Dakota Zoo’s new penguin surprise
Dakota Zoo’s new penguin surprise
On April 7th, 2023, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Flash and a (0.0.1) southern three-banded armadillo named Churro which are now on exhibit in the Discovery Center.
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On May 6th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) serval named Lily to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in Minnesota.
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Dakota Zoo
On June 1st, it was announced that the zoo transferred (1.1) elk (species not specified) to the Woodland Park Zoo in Washington.
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Two new elk, welcome Huckleberry and Holly to Living Northwest Trail!
On June 24th, the zoo announced that they opened a new North American river otter exhibit to the public.
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Two new elk, welcome Huckleberry and Holly to Living Northwest Trail!
On June 24th, the zoo announced that they opened a new North American river otter exhibit to the public.
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Dakota Zoo
On September 7th, the zoo announced they transferred (0.2) generic tigers named Lila and Vimila to the Austin Zoo in Texas the week prior. The zoo also announced they are switching from generic tigers to Amur tigers, as they acquired a (0.1) Amur tiger named Nadya and will acquire a male in the coming weeks.
Dakota Zoo - This past week long time zoo resident Bengal...
On September 15th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) snow leopard named Choto to the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin.
Dakota Zoo - We are happy to see this species continue to...
Dakota Zoo - This past week long time zoo resident Bengal...
On September 15th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) snow leopard named Choto to the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin.
Dakota Zoo - We are happy to see this species continue to...
On September 29th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (0.0.1) bald eagle into the wild.
Dakota Zoo - We are always happy to help our friends at...
Dakota Zoo - We are always happy to help our friends at...
On October 9th, the zoo announced they demolished the old North American river otter exhibit.
Dakota Zoo - Out with the old and in with the new! Change...
On October 23rd, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) bobcats were born in August.
Dakota Zoo - Happy Monday! Ginger (bobcat) gave birth to...
On November 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Amur tiger named Spoutnik from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Nebraska which is now on exhibit.
Dakota Zoo - The Dakota Zoo is excited to introduce...
On December 8th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) elk (species not specified) to the Pueblo Zoo in Colorado.
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On January 4th, 2024, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African penguin hatched on November 14th.
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On January 4th, 2024, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African penguin hatched on November 14th.
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He is recommended to breed with local female Nadya (4).
On February 6th, the zoo announced the penguin's name, Ruby.
Meet RUBY Thank you for all the name votes and donations to our conservation fund! She has graduated to our medium sized pool where she can practice... | By Dakota Zoo | Facebook
On February 23rd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) snow leopard named Jerry passed away at age 18. The facility is currently working on acquiring another male.
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On March 4th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Reeve's muntjac to the Capron Park Zoo in Massachusetts.
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On March 21st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Anakin was born on March 10th and is now on exhibit.
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Capron Park Zoo
On March 21st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Anakin was born on March 10th and is now on exhibit.
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On May 13th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (1.0) Highland cow named Wellington which is on exhibit.
Wellington the Baby Highland Cow gets a Girlfriend
On May 16th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a great-horned owl back into the wild.
Another rehabilitation success! To learn more about our raptor rehabilitation program, click the link below! Open daily 10am to 6pm.... | By Dakota Zoo | Facebook
Wellington the Baby Highland Cow gets a Girlfriend
On May 16th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a great-horned owl back into the wild.
Another rehabilitation success! To learn more about our raptor rehabilitation program, click the link below! Open daily 10am to 6pm.... | By Dakota Zoo | Facebook
On April 3rd, it was reported that the zoo built a new display for European honeybees which is open to the public.
Dakota Zoo Bee Exhibit Showcases the Importance of Pollinators
On April 19th, the zoo announced that an American bison was born.
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On May 6th, the zoo announced that a bighorn sheep was born.
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On May 20th, the zoo announced that a siamang named Jambi was born*.
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On June 10th, the zoo announced that an elk (subspecies not specified) was born.
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On June 12th, the zoo announced that they acquired 2 African penguins named Betty and Wilma from the OdySea Aquarium in Arizona.
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* I am not sure if this is the same baby born in 2020 or one relatively recently.
On August 10th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) domestic donkey (breed not specified) was born. It was later named Roger.
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https://www.kxnet.com/studio701/dakota-zoo-news/dakota-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-donkey/
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https://www.kxnet.com/studio701/dakota-zoo-news/dakota-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-donkey/
On October 14th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) Virginia opossum named Polly which is an animal ambassador.
https://www.kxnet.com/studio701/dakota-zoo-news/get-to-know-the-new-opossum-at-the-dakota-zoo/
On November 16th, it was reported that the zoo (alongside the Missouri River Correctional Center) extended the height of the exterior fence, among other repairs.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-ne...ional-center-residents-repair-the-dakota-zoo/
On November 24th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) African penguin named Erv hatched on October 30th.
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