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I just looked at the management structure at JoZoo and found it absolutely mindboggling and (un-)surprising how many Executives there are on the Joburg Zoo poster and how few and far between anyone with any zoo management role nor proper zoo husbandry or curatorial experience has a senior role here.


The predominant job descriptions I see mentioned are ... obviously a General Director (Mr Thanduxolo Mendrew), a CFO (Mr Floyd Rikhotso), Exec Managers for (Operations), (Environmental Conservation), (Business Support), (Human Capital) and yay .... and last but not least (Joburg Zoo). This zoo is run like a facility management or real estate / auditors business. It is just painfully obviously ... non zoo people.

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@Nix, thanks for your very informative review of the buff-cheeked gibbon Nomascus gabriellae status in South African zoos. I really do appreciate this!
 
On May 23rd, the zoo announced that a mona monkey was born on April 17th which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On May 27th, the zoo announced that a black-crested mangabey was born 3 months prior which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On June 21st, the zoo announced that a Cape giraffe named Dani was born in May which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo
59 reactions · 4 comments | Today we are celebrating the tallest land mammal in the world Here are fun facts about these super peaceful and gentle giants: The zoo houses 5 Giraffes. Madolo (11 years), Gia (12 years), Michelle (5years) & Buhle (6years) and one month old Dani Giraffes can create sounds, even though they are mostly silent. Males have a harsh coughing sound while females can whistle to summon their young. Giraffes may hiss, snort and grunt as well. Gestation period is approximately 15 months, a calf will fall to the ground from almost two meters as the mother gives birth on her feet. Giraffe calf can stand half an hour after being born Giraffes don’t need much sleep #worldgiraffeday #joburgzoo | The Johannesburg Zoo | Kabusa Oriental Choir · Soso

On August 3rd, the zoo announced they opened a new 2-way viewing bird training center to the public.

8.4K views · 51 reactions | The two-way display bird training center will provide zoo visitors with the opportunity to interact with keepers during animal training. Be prepared to... | By The Johannesburg Zoo | Facebook
 
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On May 23rd, the zoo announced that a mona monkey was born on April 17th which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On May 27th, the zoo announced that a black-crested mangabey was born 3 months prior which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On June 21st, the zoo announced that a giraffe (unsure if its generic or Cape) named Dani was born in May which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo
59 reactions · 4 comments | Today we are celebrating the tallest land mammal in the world Here are fun facts about these super peaceful and gentle giants: The zoo houses 5 Giraffes. Madolo (11 years), Gia (12 years), Michelle (5years) & Buhle (6years) and one month old Dani Giraffes can create sounds, even though they are mostly silent. Males have a harsh coughing sound while females can whistle to summon their young. Giraffes may hiss, snort and grunt as well. Gestation period is approximately 15 months, a calf will fall to the ground from almost two meters as the mother gives birth on her feet. Giraffe calf can stand half an hour after being born Giraffes don’t need much sleep #worldgiraffeday #joburgzoo | The Johannesburg Zoo | Kabusa Oriental Choir · Soso

On August 3rd, the zoo announced they opened a new 2-way viewing bird training center to the public.

8.4K views · 51 reactions | The two-way display bird training center will provide zoo visitors with the opportunity to interact with keepers during animal training. Be prepared to... | By The Johannesburg Zoo | Facebook
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The are currently only pure Cape Giraffe at Joburg.
 
On December 4th, the zoo announced that 2+? domestic sheep were born which are on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On February 11th, 2025, the zoo announced that a llama was born in January which is on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo

On February 11th, 2025, the zoo announced that a Cape buffalo and a DeBrazza's monkey were born in January which are on exhibit.

The Johannesburg Zoo
 
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