Hillcrest Park Zoo Hillcrest Park Zoo News

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Hillcrest Park Zoo is a facility located in Clovis, New Mexico, and is touted as "New Mexico's second-largest zoo". Species located include Bengal tiger, spotted hyena, North American river otter, llama, American bison, American white pelican, Harris hawk, caracal, bat-eared fox, common genet, grey wolf, and giraffe (exact species not given).

On March 30th, 2021, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) llama, as well as the birth of a (0.0.1) llama.

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On May 13th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) American bison was born in the week of May 2nd-8th.

Baby Bison

On June 2nd, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) Canada goose was born.

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On July 12th, the zoo announced a tunnel was installed into the caracal exhibit.

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On March 24th, the zoo announced the births of a (0.0.1) common eland named Winter, (0.0.2) Nubian ibexes named Hiccup and Bert, and (0.0.3) European mouflon named Cheeto, Queso, and Pickle.

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[Milwaukee Man]

A new director started a couple weeks ago, and he has major plans for the zoo such as new species and a new logo.

https://www.easternnewmexiconews.com/story/2022/05/29/news/new-zoo-director-making-plans/172080.html

 

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On June 1st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel was born on April 10th.

Clovis Zoo

 

[Smaggledagle]

A new director started a couple weeks ago, and he has major plans for the zoo such as new species and a new logo.

https://www.easternnewmexiconews.com/story/2022/05/29/news/new-zoo-director-making-plans/172080.html

On June 15th, Studio 4 News posted an interview with the director, which gave more insight. New details include:

- Adding an irrigation system for plants (for which construction has begun).
- New signage for the exhibits.
- Final drawings for the new facade of the zoo are in the process of being finished.
- Construction on a few exhibits has begun.
- Bactrian camel exhibit is currently under renovations.

New Leadership for Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com

 

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On July 12th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.2) miniature ponies from a rescue operation in April.

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On June 1st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel was born on April 10th.

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On July 13th, the zoo announced his name, Alexander Camelton.

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On August 11th, the zoo announced they have moved their (1.0) Asian water monitor named Gamble from inside the Reptile House to the bird area of the facility.

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On September 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) southern tamandua which arrived at the facility the week prior.

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On December 28th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) bald eagle named Liberty passed away due to cancer.

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[Milwaukee Man]

A pair of kangaroos has arrived - the Zoo’s first in quite some time. They’ll eventually join the emus in the Australian section, followed by wallabies in the spring.

Clovis zoo adds some kangaroos

 

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On March 22nd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) common eland was born on March 20th.

Clovis Zoo

 

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On April 17th, the zoo announced that (1.1) red kangaroos were born and were later named Jack and Pepper.

Clovis Zoo
Clovis Zoo

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Female Rothschild’s giraffe Jael has passed away at age 22.

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/l...-of-endangered-giraffe-at-hillcrest-park-zoo/

 

[Smaggledagle]

On December 5th, it was reported that the zoo added a new director, Stephanie Chavez. It was also reported that the zoo acquired (1.1) coatis (species not specified) and (0.0.2) common ostriches, and is looking to acquire flamingos (species not specified) in the near future.

https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local...ntonio-el-paso-curator-damian-lechner-arizona
Hillcrest Park Zoo names new director

 

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On January 22nd, 2024, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) common marmosets named Charlie and Leola were born on January 6th, 2023, which are on exhibit.

Clovis Zoo

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

On December 5th, it was reported that the zoo added a new director, Stephanie Chavez. It was also reported that the zoo acquired (1.1) coatis (species not specified) and (0.0.2) common ostriches, and is looking to acquire flamingos (species not specified) in the near future.

https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local...ntonio-el-paso-curator-damian-lechner-arizona
Hillcrest Park Zoo names new director

I casually red this article and wondered how in June 2022 a new director Damian Lechner was appointed with a vast zoo and field experience and that only 1,5 year later a new director comes in.

Mind You: Not disputing her credentials ...like, but somewhat puzzled ... here! Anyone care to comment what is going down with getting this zoo up to standard?

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A brother-sister pair of warthogs has arrived from a facility in Georgia.

https://www.easternnewmexiconews.co...hogs-arrive-at-hillcrest-park-zoo/178365.html

 

[Smaggledagle]

Piece of April 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On April 5th, the zoo opened their new Education Center to the public.

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On May 22nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Bactrian camel was born which is on exhibit. It was later named Eliza Camelton.

2.4K views · 89 reactions | Meet our adorable new arrival, a baby Bactrian camel! This sweet little girl is already winning hearts with her fluffy coat and curious nature. Come visit her at the exhibit next to the Elk and watch her playful antics live! #HillcrestParkZoo #BactrianCamel #BabyCamel #ZooLife #NamingContest #ClovisNM #CuteAnimals #ZooFun | Clovis Zoo | Jeppe Reil · Summer Energy
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A brother-sister pair of warthogs has arrived from a facility in Georgia.

Warthogs arrive at Hillcrest Park Zoo

On May 27th, the zoo announced the warthogs were named Hakuna and Matata.

Clovis Zoo

On June 26th, the zoo announced that a common marmoset was born which is on exhibit.

Clovis Zoo