San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Safari Park News 2023

Julio C Castro said:
Great news! Perhaps one of my favorite Antelope species :)
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This group of Nubian Soemmering's gazelle is of regional and even global importance for ex situ management. The original founder stock originated from 3.3 individuals from Somalia (export Mombasa?) and later import of 2.2 individuals from Cairo Zoo.

In the Middle East Al Wabra used to manage Nubian Soemmering's and I believe even a second subspecies. I am pretty sure that given the level of wild animal trade the species is better represented in captivity than we give them credit for in the North.
 
DavidBrown said:
It's sad to think of that African animal exhibit zone without warthogs, as they have anchored it for many years. That whole area maybe needs a refresh. The primate species are gone. The former interpretive area where there was once an aardvark and cichlids has been abandoned. It would be good to see the area restored to its former glory.
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well installing the tram station in the middle of it all didn’t help either
 
tigris115 said:
IMO, the thing that needs the biggest refresh is the gorilla exhibit; though I'm sure they're aware of it and I assume it'll be their next project after Elephant Valley.
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It is my understanding that their hands have been rather tied when it comes to any major renovations of the main gorilla exhibit. With a couple of very geriatric individuals, the park has been reluctant to do any sort of modifications, construction, moves, etc., in order to not cause any undue stress to these animals in their golden years of life. The exhibit is definitely on the park's radar for the future, though.
 
Kudu21 said:
It is my understanding that their hands have been rather tied when it comes to any major renovations of the main gorilla exhibit. With a couple of very geriatric individuals, the park has been reluctant to do any sort of modifications, construction, moves, etc., in order to not cause any undue stress to these animals in their golden years of life. The exhibit is definitely on the park's radar for the future, though.
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Oh, I thought it was a breeding group. Ig they're waiting for them to die before they do anything.
 
The Safari Park is caring for 3 orphaned mountain lion cubs:

Three Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in San Diego

San Diego Zoo on Instagram: "Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were rescued as part of an incredible team effort by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, @ucdavisvetmed, and the @californiadfw. Estimated to be just 6 weeks old at the time of their rescue, the cubs were found using data picked up from the mother’s GPS collar. The mother had sadly passed and no evidence of additional siblings was found. The trio was treated for dehydration after a week-long search, then brought to the Paul Harter Veterinary Medical Center at San Diego Zoo Safari Park to receive top-notch care. Unfortunately, because these cubs lost their mother so young, they can’t safely be returned to their native habitat. We’re honored to care for the cubs at the Safari Park and provide them with lifelong care, native landscapes, and a second chance to thrive. In Southern California, their proximity to people puts local mountain lion populations at risk and even extinction due to low annual survival rates, making these ongoing conservation efforts even more critical to the long-term survival of this iconic species. #MountainLion #Cub #Conservation #SanDiegoZoo"
 
Is there going to be an exhibit for them in Condor Ridge?

Also, if the gorilla exhibit is going to be renovated. Either move the Gorillas to the San Diego Zoo which they'll rotate with the Zoo's Troop or to another zoo?
 
Kudu21 said:
The herd of addax in the old giant eland exhibit has been removed. There is now just the breeding herd of Nubian Soemmerring’s gazelles in that exhibit.
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Are they being phased out or just moved bts? I was there on Monday and did see 2 Addax mixed with Soemmerring’s :oops:
 
There has been some shuffling around with the Somali wild ass herd. The male has been pulled from the herd on exhibit along the Africa Tram, and three additional females have been introduced to said exhibit. Hopefully all three females that were on display with the male are pregnant and we will see foals on the ground this coming year!
 
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