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Piece of May 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On April 17 a Sichuan takin was born to mom Dawa and KJ. Dawa is a second-time mom.(they announced this news a few hours ago)
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On May 20th, the zoo announced the takin's sex (1.0) and name, Kalsang.

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On June 24th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Kiko from the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii which is now on display in the Rainforest building.

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On July 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) African crested porcupine named Mikumi from The Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada which is on display in the African crested porcupine/slender-tailed meerkat exhibit.

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On August 8th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) guanaco from the San Francisco Zoo in California.

https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/24374/JtZooAg81524
 
On July 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) African crested porcupine named Mikumi from The Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada which is on display in the African crested porcupine/slender-tailed meerkat exhibit.

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On August 8th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) guanaco from the San Francisco Zoo in California.

https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/24374/JtZooAg81524
I know they have kept camelids at the Pueblo Zoo for some time. Just wonderen: Is Pacha their first guanaco or are there more aside llama at the Pueblo Zoo?

Link: The Pueblo Zoo on Instagram: "Pacha has apparently had a long week and is ready for a relaxing weekend. Being a handsome and popular Guanaco is tough work! #guanacos #wildlifeconservation #wildlife #farmanimals #fridayvibes"
 
Other Late 2024 News:
On August 20th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 llamas named Murphy and Sue which are on exhibit.

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On September 6th, the zoo reopened the newly renovated Discovery Room to the public.

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On September 26th, the zoo announced that a ring-tailed lemur was born which is on exhibit.

2.3K views · 213 reactions | Cuteness overload! We have a new baby Ring-tailed Lemur in the family and he/she is just the sweetest! Due to its age, our zoo keepers are still unsure... | By Pueblo Zoo | Facebook

On October 18th, it was reported that 2 long-tailed chinchillas were born.

Pueblo Zoo mourns the unexpected loss of a beloved camel

In a fitting announcement for Halloween, a trio of Rodrigues flying foxes have arrived. The public can vote for their names, which will be announced in a week. :)

Pueblo Zoo welcomes endangered bats, invites public to name them

On November 9th, the zoo announced they named the bats Artemis, Calypso, and Persephone.

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On November 30th, the zoo announced they acquired a green tree python named Dave which is now on display in the Rainforest building.

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On December 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) elk (species not specified) which is now on exhibit.
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On January 8th, 2025, the zoo announced they named the elk Oswald.

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On January 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) crested oropendola to the San Francisco Zoo in California on December 5th.

https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25188/JtZooAg11625

On January 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) cinereous vulture named Bondi which is now on exhibit.

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Other Early 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On February 4th, the zoo announced they acquired a domestic rabbit (breed not specified) named Monty which is on display in the farm area.

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On January 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Bactrian camel which is on exhibit, and was later named Humphrey.

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14K views · 342 reactions | It's official! With the help of our social media followers, our team has selected our favorite name for our newest addition. Meet Humphrey the Bactrian... | By Pueblo Zoo | Facebook

On February 14th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 swift foxes, 2+ Rodrigues flying foxes, a blue-crowned motmot, a gila monster, 2+? Puerto Rican crested toads, an axolotl, and several unspecified birds (which will be inside the Rainforest building). The zoo also announced they will acquire a (0.1) American bison, a (1.0) maned wolf, and possibly another red panda in the future. Finally, the zoo announced they started construction on a new multi-use space called Woods of Wonder.

Zoonity - Pueblo Star Journal

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On June 15th, the zoo announced that 2 grey crowned cranes hatched which are now on exhibit.

10K views · 405 reactions | For Father's Day we'd like to recognize one of our animal dads, Dwight, the East African Crane, or Grey Crowned Crane. While he isn't an exhibit animal,... | By Pueblo Zoo | Facebook
 
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