Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo News 2024
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Also on January 12th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) southern pudu named Pacu from the Brandywine Zoo in Delaware.
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Pleistocene891
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Based on their website, the future exhibit "Leopard Forest" will also include an exhibit for klipspringers and rock hyraxes.
Future Plans
Future Plans
Southern tamandua birth:
Nashville Zoo welcomes baby Tamandua: Skunk-like relative to giant anteaters
The male pup was born last week to Andre and Alma and is Nashville Zoo’s first successful tamandua birth in over five years.
Nashville Zoo welcomes baby Tamandua: Skunk-like relative to giant anteaters
The male pup was born last week to Andre and Alma and is Nashville Zoo’s first successful tamandua birth in over five years.
These and Amur leopard (given no African leopard are available - don't start me on the untenable all Africa one leopard subspecies ...) as the flagship and the theme being African B/W Colobus and De Brazza’s monkeys. All this exciting and innovative.
On March 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) common eland named Loki from Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida which is on exhibit.
Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo
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a 1.0 Spotted Fanaloka was born on March 10th and can be viewed at the veternary center!
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I hope they can get more of these in the future!
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Concept art of the upcoming Leopard Forest exhibit has been added to the future plans page of the zoo’s website.
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Lots of interesting tidbits from a recent interview with the zoo's director, Rick Schwartz. Apparently the zoo is planning an orangutan complex that will also include new clouded leopard and hornbill exhibits. Elephants were briefly discussed as well, with Schwartz saying that he is still not certain if they will return at this point.
https://www.bizjournals.com/nashvil...ville-zoo-africa-expansion-safari-future.html
Additionally, here is a high quality site plan for Leopard Forest:
And a not-so high quality conceptual site plan for the entire African River Safari project. Do note that this plan was developed four years ago, but I still thought it'd be of interest.
https://www.bizjournals.com/nashvil...ville-zoo-africa-expansion-safari-future.html
Additionally, here is a high quality site plan for Leopard Forest:
And a not-so high quality conceptual site plan for the entire African River Safari project. Do note that this plan was developed four years ago, but I still thought it'd be of interest.
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The zoo recently transferred a 7-year-old 1.0 white-cheeked gibbon named Makaio to the Albuquerque BioPark in New Mexico.
ABQ BioPark
ABQ BioPark
The Sumatran tiger cubs made their debut. Also included is an interesting bit about the male cub’s misadventures on his first day out.
Nashville Zoo tigers cubs make public debut
Nashville Zoo tigers cubs make public debut
I suppose it will be to free up space at the zoo for their pair to breed again.
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A baby red ruffed lemur named Helios was born to parents Emilio and Phoebe on March 27th.
Helios is the zoo's second baby red ruffed lemur, as a female infant named Penelope was born last April.
Nashville, TN Zoo welcomes birth of second red ruffed lemur
Helios is the zoo's second baby red ruffed lemur, as a female infant named Penelope was born last April.
Nashville, TN Zoo welcomes birth of second red ruffed lemur
1.3 red river hog piglets were born earlier this month.
Nashville Zoo on Instagram: "We’re squealing over the birth of four red river hog piglets! World, say hello to Fig, Peach, Persimmon and Clementine. These piglets (three girls and one boy) were born on April 11 and are the first red river hogs to ever be born at the Zoo! Mom, Truffles, and the piglets are doing well and will continue to live behind the scenes until the babies are big enough to move outside into public viewing. We’ll keep you posted on when you can see them in person!"
Nashville Zoo on Instagram: "We’re squealing over the birth of four red river hog piglets! World, say hello to Fig, Peach, Persimmon and Clementine. These piglets (three girls and one boy) were born on April 11 and are the first red river hogs to ever be born at the Zoo! Mom, Truffles, and the piglets are doing well and will continue to live behind the scenes until the babies are big enough to move outside into public viewing. We’ll keep you posted on when you can see them in person!"
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Roza has been formally introduced by the zoo. She will remain behind the scenes until the new exhibit opens. This article also states that they will acquire two additional Amur leopards rather than just one!
https://fox17.com/news/local/introd...ritically-endangered-cat-species-amur-leopard
Piece of April 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On April 25th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) giant anteater to the Miller Park Zoo in Illinois.
Miller Park Zoo
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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that the goats were named Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and Winnie.
Goat kids playing | There’s a bit of Hundred Acre Wood magic up at the Historic Farm! Our four Nigerian dwarf goat kids have officially been named. Stop by the farm to see... | By Nashville ZooFacebook
On May 13th, the zoo announced the fanaloka's name, Rocket.
Meet Rocket the fanaloka | Prepare for liftoff, folks, Rocket the fanaloka has officially been named! | By Nashville ZooFacebook
On April 25th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) giant anteater to the Miller Park Zoo in Illinois.
Miller Park Zoo
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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that the goats were named Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and Winnie.
Goat kids playing | There’s a bit of Hundred Acre Wood magic up at the Historic Farm! Our four Nigerian dwarf goat kids have officially been named. Stop by the farm to see... | By Nashville ZooFacebook
On May 13th, the zoo announced the fanaloka's name, Rocket.
Meet Rocket the fanaloka | Prepare for liftoff, folks, Rocket the fanaloka has officially been named! | By Nashville ZooFacebook
Where were these imported from, if not Europe? Also, do you know why they were imported? I was told a few years ago but I am now forgetting.