They are not a hard to find species, they are by no means the most common. But there are adds with them for sale on gumtree at the moment.
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They are not a hard to find species, they are by no means the most common. But there are adds with them for sale on gumtree at the moment.
That Aussie Guy
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Visited Adelaide Zoo today, and have a few smaller pieces of news, including something really exciting:
We have a new male Komodo Dragon!! Unsure on his name, but was there just in time to see a team of keepers release him into Naga's old enclosure. He is a beautiful animal, and I'm pretty sure it was said he came from Australia Zoo. Overall, very nice to see we have a potential breeding pair once again, and it was awesome being part of the moment he got released! Media team was there, so we can likely expect it publicised in the next few days via socials.
Other, smaller news:
- The old Australian arid aviary bank opposite the giraffes/meerkats has been emptied
- Didn't see the white-cheeked gibbons for the second time today - has anyone seen them since May (my last visit, when I also missed them)?
- Porcupines still have no signage up
- Penguin enclosure near the far end of the zoo seemed to have very few residents - and that whole side of the zoo seems to be falling further and further into disrepair - contact area closed, picnic area pretty much inaccessible, and the whole "zone" seen in blue on the map (https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Map-of-Adelaide-Zoo.pdf) contains only meerkats, rhino iguanas, the little penguins, and Ady the sea lion.
- Old bilby enclosure in the centre of the Nocturnal House is now home to some beautiful corrugated plastic signs about conservation, some lights, and some sand. Does anyone know why the enclosure originally had the bilbies moved out?
- Envirodome no longer has a stick insect nursery - instead having what looks like a stand for a tank, and a sign saying something along the lines of "Exciting new enclosure coming soon".
- The black-breasted buzzard has moved into the front enclosure near the nocturnal house, previously home to the jabiru chick
- Not sure if it's been mentioned here before, but there is a channel-billed cuckoo in the Australian Rainforest Aviary, which has been there for a number of months now
- Not news, but a question - where has Adelaide Zoo been getting all it's African grey parrots from? I remember when they first obtained the species a few years back in the form of two or three rescues, but I counted five in their aviary near the nocturnal house today. ~Half have bright red under their tails, while the other half or so don't - are they perhaps a different subspecies?
I will be trying my hand at uploading a species in the next few days, on a new thread, and if anyone remembers what species of tortoise are kept in the "nursery" near the old children's zoo, please let me know - they were unsigned and the name has completely escaped my mind unfortunately
Finally, had a really cool experience today when I was watching Nova (the superb lyrebird) calling, and then proceed to mimic the call of a kookaburra! There is a blue-winged kookaburra in the same aviary as him, so perhaps he learnt from him.
We have a new male Komodo Dragon!! Unsure on his name, but was there just in time to see a team of keepers release him into Naga's old enclosure. He is a beautiful animal, and I'm pretty sure it was said he came from Australia Zoo. Overall, very nice to see we have a potential breeding pair once again, and it was awesome being part of the moment he got released! Media team was there, so we can likely expect it publicised in the next few days via socials.
Other, smaller news:
- The old Australian arid aviary bank opposite the giraffes/meerkats has been emptied
- Didn't see the white-cheeked gibbons for the second time today - has anyone seen them since May (my last visit, when I also missed them)?
- Porcupines still have no signage up
- Penguin enclosure near the far end of the zoo seemed to have very few residents - and that whole side of the zoo seems to be falling further and further into disrepair - contact area closed, picnic area pretty much inaccessible, and the whole "zone" seen in blue on the map (https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Map-of-Adelaide-Zoo.pdf) contains only meerkats, rhino iguanas, the little penguins, and Ady the sea lion.
- Old bilby enclosure in the centre of the Nocturnal House is now home to some beautiful corrugated plastic signs about conservation, some lights, and some sand. Does anyone know why the enclosure originally had the bilbies moved out?
- Envirodome no longer has a stick insect nursery - instead having what looks like a stand for a tank, and a sign saying something along the lines of "Exciting new enclosure coming soon".
- The black-breasted buzzard has moved into the front enclosure near the nocturnal house, previously home to the jabiru chick
- Not sure if it's been mentioned here before, but there is a channel-billed cuckoo in the Australian Rainforest Aviary, which has been there for a number of months now
- Not news, but a question - where has Adelaide Zoo been getting all it's African grey parrots from? I remember when they first obtained the species a few years back in the form of two or three rescues, but I counted five in their aviary near the nocturnal house today. ~Half have bright red under their tails, while the other half or so don't - are they perhaps a different subspecies?
I will be trying my hand at uploading a species in the next few days, on a new thread, and if anyone remembers what species of tortoise are kept in the "nursery" near the old children's zoo, please let me know - they were unsigned and the name has completely escaped my mind unfortunately
Finally, had a really cool experience today when I was watching Nova (the superb lyrebird) calling, and then proceed to mimic the call of a kookaburra! There is a blue-winged kookaburra in the same aviary as him, so perhaps he learnt from him.
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Thanks for the update!
It would make sense for the Komodo dragon to have come from Australia Zoo as they’re the only facility with two males. They’re siblings (Ragnar and Naga) imported from Prague in 2020.
This transfer would leave Australia Zoo with 1.2 Komodo dragon, with Indah forming a potential breeding pair with the remaining male (the other female is the sister of Naga and Ragnar).
That Aussie Guy
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You're most welcome! I heard the name Naga thrown about once or twice by keepers watching the event, however I assumed it was in regards to the old Naga - perhaps it is the name of the new male too, although I'd take it with a pinch of salt until we get more confirmation
What species were housed here and are they housed elsewhere currently in the collection? Also, does Adelaide still have that aviary with all the African waxbills?
The lack of red under the tail could be timneh African greys. It would be cool to see if they did house both species of African grey parrot.
They are a readily bred parrot in Australia, especially in the hand tamed pet area. They make fantastic talking birds. They take 8 to 10 years before they can breed though.
That Aussie Guy
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Malleefowl, Bourke's Parrots, and some other species I can't remember off the top of my head. I'm not sure where that African Waxbill aviary is, but I saw (I think) everything on the map, and I don't recall seeing any unfortunately.
That would be really cool if that is indeed the case!
New male Komodo dragon:
Adelaide Zoo’s new male Komodo dragon has been announced as an 11 year old male named Reba.
Since we didn’t have a Reba in the region previously, it seems likely they received and renamed one of the existing males in the region e.g. Naga, who had the same name as Adelaide’s last male.
Reported on socials.
Adelaide Zoo’s new male Komodo dragon has been announced as an 11 year old male named Reba.
Since we didn’t have a Reba in the region previously, it seems likely they received and renamed one of the existing males in the region e.g. Naga, who had the same name as Adelaide’s last male.
Reported on socials.
Always_Amity
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Thanks for confirming. It makes complete sense given the deceased Naga was a well known individual within Adelaide’s collection and visitors would have had an association with him.
Fingers crossed for breeding success between Reba and Cecelia!
A further tip beside the maroon tail is to look at their bills. Timnehs have a horn-coloured upper mandible as opposed to the pure black bill of African Greys. Melbourne Zoo had a nice group of Timnehs when I visited in 2018.
That particular group was always a delight to see. Unfortunately they left not long after your visit, perhaps Adelaide acquired some of their remaining individuals.
Matumi the giraffe has been transferred to Monarto:
From socials:
It’s been a busy week for the giraffe at Zoos SA, with the littlest member of Adelaide Zoo’s tower, Matumi, moving back to Monarto Safari Park to join new arrival, Themba, a two-year-old male who made an 1100km journey all the way from Canberra.
Transporting such large animals is a delicate task so Matumi’s dedicated keepers made sure he felt comfortable and safe in his specially-designed giraffe transport trailer.
From socials:
It’s been a busy week for the giraffe at Zoos SA, with the littlest member of Adelaide Zoo’s tower, Matumi, moving back to Monarto Safari Park to join new arrival, Themba, a two-year-old male who made an 1100km journey all the way from Canberra.
Transporting such large animals is a delicate task so Matumi’s dedicated keepers made sure he felt comfortable and safe in his specially-designed giraffe transport trailer.
Two Yellow-footed rock wallaby joeys have emerged from the pouch:
https://www.thechronicle.com.au/tec...de-zoo/video/a473bca9210a2c981d917165ca08bcd4
https://www.thechronicle.com.au/tec...de-zoo/video/a473bca9210a2c981d917165ca08bcd4
Luke899
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Wang Wang and Funi's celebration and farewell party will be held tomorrow and sunday at the Zoo, fittingly dubbed "The teddy bear's picnic"
Adelaide zoo is encouraging everyone to come celebrate and visit the pair with a range of activities and bubble bath enrichment for the pandas.
Apparently there will be news released about the future of pandas at the zoo tomorrow.
Adelaide zoo is encouraging everyone to come celebrate and visit the pair with a range of activities and bubble bath enrichment for the pandas.
Apparently there will be news released about the future of pandas at the zoo tomorrow.
Yeah, socials promises “Giant News Tomorrow.” At a minimum, I’m expecting to hear their departure date (likely November).
It’s a possibility there may be an announcement of the new pandas coming to Adelaide; but in line with overseas zoos such as the Smithsonian National Zoo, this typically isn’t announced until the incumbent pandas have departed, so I’m anticipating it’ll be sometime in early 2025 we’ll get an update on that.
New Giant Pandas revealed
Adelaide zoo has posted an update on the two new Pandas that have been selected to replace Wang Wang and Funi. Male Xing Qiu (pronounced shing chee-y-ull) meaning "star autumn" reflective of the starry night he was born and female Yi Lan (pronounced Ee-lun) meaning "idly blissful" both Pandas are three years old. there's no official date for when they'll arrive.
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Adelaide zoo has posted an update on the two new Pandas that have been selected to replace Wang Wang and Funi. Male Xing Qiu (pronounced shing chee-y-ull) meaning "star autumn" reflective of the starry night he was born and female Yi Lan (pronounced Ee-lun) meaning "idly blissful" both Pandas are three years old. there's no official date for when they'll arrive.
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Wow, that was an unexpected announcement! Especially since Wang Wang and Funi’s departure date has yet to be announced.
I strongly believe a new pair will stand the zoo in the best stead for successfully breeding and by obtaining a pre-reproductive pair, they’ll have plenty of time to aclimitise to living in the Southern Hemisphere before the female reaches reproductive age.