John Ball Zoo John Ball Zoo (Grand Rapids, MI)

Yogi has been off exhibit for the past few days because the poor old man is in pain :(
John Ball Zoo on Instagram: "Yogi and Boo Boo are both considered to be geriatric bears. Their care routine has changed over the years to accommodate their older age. You may have noticed that Yogi has not been out in his habitat over the past couple of days. Yogi is a wild born brown bear who came to John Ball Zoo in 1994 from Montana. He was brought to the Zoo due to repeated human area conflict and would have been euthanized if no suitable placement was found. In Yogi’s old age, the animal care team has noticed the development of arthritis. Yogi has been prescribed medications in order to keep him more comfortable. On Sunday, the animal care team noticed that Yogi has been experiencing more severe mobility issues. The animal care team wished to monitor Yogi’s care more closely and allow him to rest in hopes of Yogi recovering. Today, it was discovered that Yogi is still experiencing quite a bit of pain. Yogi will be examined by the animal care team tomorrow. They are hoping to find the cause of the pain. Please keep Yogi in your thoughts for a swift and effective recovery."
 
Piece of September 2023 News Not Mentioned:

AlmightyKingPrawn said:
Baby bongo! John Ball Zoo on Instagram: "Please help us welcome the newest addition to the John Ball Zoo family! On August 13 around 10:30P, Carrot (female eastern bongo) gave birth to a healthy, 49lb baby boy! Mom and the baby will be spending a few days inside. On some days, Penny (female eastern bongo) will join Carrot and the baby inside to keep them company. Eastern mountain bongos are considered critically endangered. The true wild numbers of eastern mountain bongos are debated, as they are very secretive animals. It is estimated that fewer than 100 individuals are left in the wild. Much of what is known about bongos comes from captive animals and salt licks on the edge of forests. Due to poaching, habitat destruction, and illegal trapping for food and skins, there has been a considerable decline in the bongo population. At John Ball Zoo, we participate in a species survival plan (SSP) for eastern mountain bongos. SSP's are just one of many focused conservation efforts that have put in place over the last few decades to help protect the species. A robust captive population and full protection under the Kenyan Wildlife Service have helped increase bongo numbers in the wild. Captive individuals from America have even been used as part of reintroduction efforts. In January of 2004, the first captive bongos were moved to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Everyone send your warmest wishes to the newest member of JBZ! ✨"
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On September 14th, the zoo announced that the bongo was named Sprout and is now on exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...gBr4qDfaFwzabL4rwLQAiQgTkZBVU3VqPbXkgEtikaMfl

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AlmightyKingPrawn said:
Yogi has been off exhibit for the past few days because the poor old man is in pain :(
John Ball Zoo on Instagram: "Yogi and Boo Boo are both considered to be geriatric bears. Their care routine has changed over the years to accommodate their older age. You may have noticed that Yogi has not been out in his habitat over the past couple of days. Yogi is a wild born brown bear who came to John Ball Zoo in 1994 from Montana. He was brought to the Zoo due to repeated human area conflict and would have been euthanized if no suitable placement was found. In Yogi’s old age, the animal care team has noticed the development of arthritis. Yogi has been prescribed medications in order to keep him more comfortable. On Sunday, the animal care team noticed that Yogi has been experiencing more severe mobility issues. The animal care team wished to monitor Yogi’s care more closely and allow him to rest in hopes of Yogi recovering. Today, it was discovered that Yogi is still experiencing quite a bit of pain. Yogi will be examined by the animal care team tomorrow. They are hoping to find the cause of the pain. Please keep Yogi in your thoughts for a swift and effective recovery."
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On October 5th, the zoo announced that Yogi has passed away.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...sj96MrTYn8fyUWwrtFu9F9zSPD8CWFFU1gDNbWScr3KKl
 
Smaggledagle said:
On August 2nd, the zoo announced the red panda's gender (1.1).

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On November 21st, the zoo announced the red pandas' names, Dawa and Mina.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...YvMRBvvqQsZbxuYkn5R8eL1d5dik7KqWdF3JqQSaa6uJl

On December 16th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) Amur tiger named Finn to the Roosevelt Park Zoo in North Dakota in late November.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...nHGJZfqxWc11Q2MTb2VLrEYsPkRfJqf1pANUo6T4LDMxl
 
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On March 24th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 San Clemente Island goats named Lambert, Royal Anne, and Stella which are on exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...rtaPfQekP4n9qsTA1sGwTiR74fJA3nwNsDXFyyb6bkqul

On May 30th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) North American river otter named Quigley from ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Florida which is on exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...CAySV2ucjERu5PHqqwQmKBzmbkGwymbuT9m8rP49YKgil

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On June 7th, the zoo announced they acquired 2+ Arctic graylings from the US Geological Survey's Great Lakes Science Center in Michigan which are now on exhibit in the aquarium.

https://www.facebook.com/JBZoo/post...7HnrF9oNq28cTZKcU2GaexcbhTqNG8qtsEQPRFq3B3Grl
 
evilmonkey239 said:
Have

Have the peccaries replaced the giant anteater and capybara in the boardwalk habitat?
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I only saw the Peccaries on my visit today, but the Giant Anteater and Capybara are still signed. According to the Today at the Zoo notes on their website, they are in the process of introducing the Peccaries to the Anteater and Capybara so guests will see only one group or the other for the time being.

I also saw the Cotton-top Tamarins in the White-faced Saki exhibit by the Flamingos, instead of their usual habitat in the Natural Treasures building. The Saki's are still signed at that exhibit as well, so those two species may also be rotating at the moment.

The zoo has filled in the moat in the Warthog exhibit and put up a taller fence. Not as immersive looking but gives them more space.
 
Does John Ball still have black-footed cats? I know one passed away almost two years ago, but was it the last of its kind there?
 
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