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It’s all old footage. I just saw the video mentioned. There’s no way they’d have access to that area as it’s closed off for the pandas and probably having finishing touches done.
Sadly, it doesn’t seem likely. For the soon to be former takin yard is being converted into a second panda exhibit.
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are set to debut at now called Panda Ridge on August 8th 
Link is to Twitter(X) posting. The link in the twitter post appears broken at the moment but does have debut date. Second link is to Press Release from the SDZWA about the pandas’ debut.
Edit: Posted updated Tweet with now fixed link!
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Panda Pair to Make Official Public Debut at the San Diego Zoo on August 8
Link is to Twitter(X) posting. The link in the twitter post appears broken at the moment but does have debut date. Second link is to Press Release from the SDZWA about the pandas’ debut.Edit: Posted updated Tweet with now fixed link!
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Panda Pair to Make Official Public Debut at the San Diego Zoo on August 8
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are set to debut at now called Panda Ridge on August 8th
Edit: Posted updated Tweet with now fixed link!
x.com
Panda Pair to Make Official Public Debut at the San Diego Zoo on August 8
Were these shots and video taken in the original exhibit or the new extension? That rock work doesn’t look familiar with the previous panda enclosures.
Unsure if this is the former panda area or the expanded on area, I’ve seen footage from the Bashor Bridge of what looked like the new rock work along the holding area. I will make a visit as soon as possible to photograph it all when it’s open
These shots were taken in the original exhibit that's been rethemed and expanded. I'm curious about the red rocks more than anything, but so far the exhibit looks nice! You can see the renovation progress on RJB Wildlife's channel.Unsure if this is the former panda area or the expanded on area, I’ve seen footage from the Bashor Bridge of what looked like the new rock work along the holding area. I will make a visit as soon as possible to photograph it all when it’s open
Just a note to say that, per zootierliste, San Diego received 1.0 Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) from Nashville and he is now on show. A lovely addition and one of my favourite species .
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King of Komodo Dragons
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where in the zoo is the Banded Palm Civet located? That would definitely be a priority species for me to see during my visit!Just a note to say that, per zootierliste, San Diego received 1.0 Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) from Nashville and he is now on show. A lovely addition and one of my favourite species
Oh that's awesome!! I love these guys - any idea where he'll be held?Just a note to say that, per zootierliste, San Diego received 1.0 Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) from Nashville and he is now on show. A lovely addition and one of my favourite species
He has been at the zoo as an animal ambassador since at least late 2022, although this would be the first I've heard of him going on exhibit! That would be great news and I'm eager to learn where in the zoo he could be found!Just a note to say that, per zootierliste, San Diego received 1.0 Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) from Nashville and he is now on show. A lovely addition and one of my favourite species
splendens
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Looks like it was listed as being seen during May this year, has anybody seen it since then? A few zoochatters have been to the zoo during that time frame and after and I don't think anybody has mentioned him. Maybe it is/was kept in the ambassador animal exhibits in the basecamp?Just a note to say that, per zootierliste, San Diego received 1.0 Banded palm civet (Hemigalus derbyanus) from Nashville and he is now on show. A lovely addition and one of my favourite species
BlobfishBoy
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I did not see it on my visit this July but I did not explore every nook and cranny (but I saw the vast majority of exhibits). If I knew about it I probably would’ve asked about it
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And just like that, the final update before Panda Ridge opens to the public on August 8th!
Have just received confirmation via email that the Takins won't return on display there, it will just be the Giant Pandas and Red Pandas.
splendens
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Forgot to post this earlier, but a rare wild yellow-green vireo Vireo flavoviridis was seen at the zoo in early July, and last reported on the 18th, it might still be at the zoo. This individual is a vagrant, they usually range much further south, from Mexico and southern Texas to Central and South America. It was staying near some eucalyptus next to Sabertooth Grill in Elephant Odyssey at about (32.737730, -117.152388).
https://ebird.org/checklist/S187561...4.1748615325.1721661186-1082414053.1721661185
https://ebird.org/checklist/S187121...2.1748615325.1721661186-1082414053.1721661185
https://ebird.org/checklist/S187561...4.1748615325.1721661186-1082414053.1721661185
https://ebird.org/checklist/S187121...2.1748615325.1721661186-1082414053.1721661185
King of Komodo Dragons
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disappointing, but expected, hopefully the zoo can find somewhere else to display them. Does the safari park keep takins?
splendens
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I am not sure about the safari park but the zoo should have both mishmi and golden takin off-display in some hoofstock yards which are visible from a great distance at the skyfari terminal near the anteater.
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