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On August 27th, the zoo announced that 71 Texas horned lizards hatched at the facility in 2024.

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On September 11th, the zoo announced they closed the Riverview Restaurant to "bring a new food and beverage concept" to the facility.

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On September 17th, the zoo announced they received a $3 million gift from zoo board member Susan Naylor of which the expanded savannah exhibits will be collectively named the Naylor Savanna. The grand opening for the area is October 4th, and will include 2x the amount of space for their giraffes and rhinos in 3 interconnected exhibits (which allows some species such as zebras, sitatungas, and ostriches, among others, to use all 3 exhibits), a new giraffe barn, as well as 2 Toyota Tundras to be used as safari vehicles inside the exhibit.

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On September 25th, the zoo announced that 5 slender-tailed meerkats were born.

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King of Komodo Dragons said:
Any news if the Addra Gazelle, Sitatunga, and Secretary Birds are on display there?
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Sitatunga should be in there, although given there behavior will probably continue to hide below the walkways. Addra gazelle had serious issues with the zebras according to what was in the USDA reports, with the zoo losing a few. I’d imagine this will be the end of the species at the zoo.
 
nczoofan said:
Sitatunga should be in there, although given there behavior will probably continue to hide below the walkways. Addra gazelle had serious issues with the zebras according to what was in the USDA reports, with the zoo losing a few. I’d imagine this will be the end of the species at the zoo.
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Would be a major shame especially considering all the breeding success the zoo had with Addra Gazelle, was already sad when they sent out their Addax. I only hope some of these species can return with their safari adventure park in a few years when they start construction on the other side of the highway.
 
King of Komodo Dragons said:
Would be a major shame especially considering all the breeding success the zoo had with Addra Gazelle, was already sad when they sent out their Addax. I only hope some of these species can return with their safari adventure park in a few years when they start construction on the other side of the highway.
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I fully agree. San Antonio Zoo and desert antelope like addax and addra gazelle have been intricately linked....!!!!
 
An interesting tidbit about San Antonio Zoo's new Vice President of Animal Care, Daryl Hoffman - he has a significant amount of experience working with Asian elephants, and the zoo makes it no secret that they're serious about bringing them back.

San Antonio Zoo on Instagram: "San Antonio Zoo is excited to announce that Daryl Hoffman will begin his role as the new Vice President of Animal Care at the start of 2025. Daryl fills a position that was previously held by Alan Kardon for 48 years until his retirement earlier this year. With over 30 years of distinguished experience in animal care and conservation, Hoffman’s appointment represents a significant milestone for the zoo. His leadership will be instrumental as the zoo prepares to introduce a world-class gorilla habitat and continues its ambitious master plan, including the anticipated return of Asian Elephants. Daryl Hoffman joins San Antonio Zoo from Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, where as Vice President of Living Collections, he was instrumental in overseeing animal care at the zoo and the International Conservation Center. His extensive expertise in managing large mammals and their habitats, including developing award-winning habitats and his pivotal role in establishing one of North America’s most successful Asian Elephant breeding programs, positions him as a leading figure in animal care and conservation. Prior to his time in Pittsburg, Daryl spent 16 years as the Curator of Large Mammals at Houston Zoo, and before that, Daryl spent 15 years at the Buffalo Zoo as a Lead Keeper for Elephant/Rhino/Sea Lion. Hoffman has played a crucial role in global elephant conservation as a board member of the International Elephant Foundation and Executive Director of the Elephant Managers Association. His contributions have also been widely recognized and respected as an instructor for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and representation in various elephant conservation committees. Under Hoffman’s leadership, the zoo is poised to advance its much-anticipated master plan, expanding the zoo’s footprint across 281 and reinforcing its dedication to providing educational and enriching experiences for visitors and exemplary care for its animal residents. The upcoming introduction of gorillas at Congo Falls is just the beginning of exciting developments on the horizon for San Antonio Zoo."
 
On December 5th, the zoo announced they received a $3 million donation from the Jack and Valerie Guenther Foundation to which the zoo named the gift shop at the entrance after Valerie.

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