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Toki

Toki

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Hi

Since I visit Taiping Zoo often, and the zoo has very few latest information online, I decided to make this thread to share latest news about Taiping Zoo.

Please feel free to comment or add any information here.

Here is the latest species list as of October 5, 2024.

<Mammals>
Finlayson's Squirrel / Callosciurus finlaysonii (Signed, Seen)
Capybara / Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Signed, Seen)
Asiatic Bush-tailed Porcupine / Atherurus macrourus (Signed, Seen)
Malayan Porcupine / Hystrix brachyura (Signed, Seen)
Binturong / Arctictis binturong (Signed, Seen)
Large Flying Fox / Pteropus vampyrus (Signed, Seen)
Smooth-coated Otter / Lutrogale perspicillata (Signed, Seen)
Leopard Cat / Prionailurus bengalensis (Signed, Seen)
Serval Cat / Leptailurus serval (Night Safari only) (Signed, Unseen)
Asiatic Golden Cat / Pardofelis temminckii (Signed, Seen)
Malayan Tiger / Panthera tigris jacksoni (Signed, Seen)
Black Panther / Panthera pardus (Signed, Seen)
African Lion / Panthera leo (Signed, Seen)
Fennec Fox / Vulpes zerda (Signed, Seen)
Spotted Hyena / Crocuta crocuta (Signed, Seen)
Red Dhole / Cuon alpinus (Signed, Seen)
Southern Red Muntjac / Muntiacus muntjak (Signed, Seen)
Sambar Deer / Rusa unicolor (Signed, Seen)
Bawean Deer / Axis kuhlii (Signed, Seen)
Axis Deer / Axis axis (Signed, Seen)
Greater Mousedeer / Tragulus napu (Signed, Seen)
Lesser Mousedeer / Tragulus kanchil (Signed, Seen)
Sumatran Serow / Capricornis sumatraensis (Signed, Seen)
Red Lechwe / Kobus leche (Signed, Seen)
Nyala / Tragelaphus angasii (Signed, Seen)
Nilgai / Boselaphus tragocamelus (Signed, Seen)
Common Eland / Tragelaphus oryx (Signed, Seen)
Malayan Gaur / Bos gaurus (Signed, Seen)
Reticulated Giraffe / Giraffa reticulata (Signed, Seen)
Plains zebra / Equus burchelli (Signed, Seen)
Malayan Tapir / Tapirus indicus (Signed, Seen)
Wild Boar / Sus scrofa (Signed, Seen)
Nile Hippopotamus / Hippopotamus amphibius (Signed, Seen)
Southern White Rhinoceros / Ceratotherium simum simum (Signed, Seen)
Asian Elephant / Elephas maximus (Signed, Seen)
Red-handed Tamarin / Saguinus midas (Signed, Seen)
Black-eared Tamarin / Saguinus niger (Signed, Seen)
Golden-headed Tamarin / Leontopithecus chrysomelas (Signed, Seen)
Spectral Tarsier / Tarsius tarsier (Signed, Seen)
Agile Gibbon / Hylobates agilis (Signed, Seen)
White Handed Gibbon / Hylobates lar (Signed, Seen)
Bornean Orangutan / Pongo pygmaeus (Signed, Seen)
Chimpanzee / Pan troglodytes (Signed, Seen)
Stump Tailed Macaque / Macaca arctoides (Unsigned, Seen)
Sunda Slow Loris / Nycticebus coucang (Signed, Unseen)
Agile Wallaby / Macropus agilis (Signed, Seen)

<Birds>
Barred Eagle Owl / Bubo sumatranus (Signed, Seen)
Spotted Wood Owl / Strix seloputo (Signed, Seen)
Buffy Fish Owl / Ketupa ketupu (Signed, Seen)
Nicobar Pigeon / Caloenas nicobarica (Signed, Seen)
Green Pigeon sp. / Treron sp. (Unsigned, Seen)
Ringneck Dove / Streptopelia capicola (Signed, Seen)
Toco Toucan / Ramphastos toco (Signed, Seen)
Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot / Loriculus galgulus (Signed, Seen)
African Grey Parrot / Psittacus erithacus (Signed, Seen)
Orange-winged Amazon / Amazona amazonica (Signed, Seen)
Violet Turaco / Musophaga violacea (Signed, Seen)
Gouldian Finch / Chloebia gouldiae (Signed, Seen)
Golden Pheasant / Chrysolophus pictus (Signed, Seen)
Lady Amherst's Pheasant / Chrysolophus amherstiae (Signed, Seen)
Crested Fireback / Lophura sp. (Signed, Seen)
Scarlet Ibis / Eudocimus ruber (Signed, Seen)
African Spoonbill / Platalea alba (Signed, Seen)
African Crowned Crane / Balearica regulorum (Signed, Seen)
Demoiselle Crane / Anthropoides virgo (Signed, Seen)
Greater Flamingo / Phoenicopterus roseus (Signed, Seen)
Milky Stork / Mycteria cinerea (Signed, Seen)
Cattle Egret / Bubulcus ibis (Signed, Seen)
Black-crowned Night Heron / Nycticorax nycticorax (Unsigned,Seen)
Mandarin Duck / Aix galericulata (Signed, Seen)
Wood Duck / Aix sponsa (Signed, Seen)
Ring Teal / Callonetta leucophrys (Signed, Seen)
Black-bellied Whistling Duck / Dendrocygna autumnalis (Signed, Seen)
Lesser Whistling Duck / Dendrocygna javanica (Signed, Seen)
Mute Swan / Cygnus olor (Signed, Seen)
Trumpeter Swan / Cygnus buccinator (Unsigned, Seen)
Black Swan / Cygnus atratus (Signed, Seen)
Emu / Dromaius novaehollandiae (Signed, Seen)
Southern cassowary / Casuarius casuarius (Signed as Northern Cassowary, Seen)
Ostrich / Struthio camelus (Signed, Seen)

<Reptiles / Amphibians>
Green Iguana / Iguana iguana (Signed, Seen)
Weber's Sailfin Lizard / Hydrosaurus weberi (Signed, Seen)
Estuarine Crocodile / Crocodylus porosus (Signed, Seen)
False Gharial / Tomistoma schlegelii (Signed, Seen)
Sulcata Tortoise / Centrochelys sulcata (Signed, Seen)
Asiatic Softshell Turtle / Amyda cartilaginea (Signed, Seen)
Northern River Terrapin / Batagur baska (Signed, Unseen)
Red-eared Slider / Trachemys scripta elegans (Unsigned, Seen)
Reticulated Python / Python reticulatus (Signed, Seen)
Common Boa / Boa constrictor (Signed, Seen)
Oriental Whip Snake / Ahaetulla prasina (Signed, Seen)
Monocled Cobra / Naja kaouthia (Signed, Seen)
Wagler's Pit Viper / Tropidolaemus wagleri (Signed, Seen)
Mangrove Snake / Boiga dendrophila (Signed, Seen)
Red-tailed Rat Snake / Gonyosoma oxycephalum (Signed, Seen)
Corn Snake / Pantherophis guttatus (Signed, Seen)
Blyth's River Frog / Limnonectes blythii (Signed, Seen)

<Fish>
Striped Snakehead / Channa striata (Signed, Unseen)
Arapaima / Arapaima gigas (Signed, Seen)
Mozambique Tilapia / Oreochromis mossambicus (Signed, Seen)
Tinfoil Barb / Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Signed, Unseen)
Java Barb / Barbonymus gonionotus (Signed, Unseen)
Koi / Cyprinus sp. (Signed, Seen)
North African Catfish / Clarias gariepinus (Signed, Seen)

<Temporary Off Exhibit>
Striped Skunk / Mephitis mephitis (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure
Clouded Leopard / Neofelis nebulosa (Signed)
- due to unknown reason
Malayan Sunbear / Ursus malayanus (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure

<Backyard Breeding Center>
Green peafowl / Pavo muticus (Signed)

In addition, there seems to be a few more species of passerines and small bats that are unsigned.
The list is based on the signs and personal observations, and species may be misidentified or missing.
 
Taiping Zoo Breeding Updates

Asian Elephant
- 2 females pregnant, both expecting between November-December 2024

Nile Hippopotamus
- 1 Calf born on July 2024. The Hippo family has 4 individuals now.

Southern Pied Hornbill
- Wild individuals are breeding near the porcupine exhibits. A group of 6 birds with 2 young birds were seen on October 5th.
 
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Toki said:
Taiping Zoo Breeding Updates

Asian Elephant
- 2 females pregnant, both expecting between November-December 2024

Nile Hippopotamus
- 1 Calf born on July 2024. The Hippo family has 4 individuals now.

Southern PIed Hornbill
- Wild individuals are breeding near the porcupine exhibits. A group of 6 birds with 2 young birds were seen on October 5th.
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Both Asiatic elephant and southern pied hornbill breedings are especially Noteworthy!

I wonder why the zoo does not have any Colobine primates in the zoo. Lacking dusky langur, silvered leaf monkey or one of the Peninsular Leaf monkey species.
 
Thanks for the list @Toki and I know that you are a regular visitor to Taiping Zoo. I still vividly recall seeing my first ever Tarsier when you and @twilighter toured the zoo with me in August.

The list of species is very respectable for a medium-sized zoo:

Mammals = 49 species (including temporarily off-exhibit)
Birds = 34 species and potentially a few more
Reptiles & Amphibians = 17 species
Fish = 7 species

Total = 107 species
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Both Asiatic elephant and southern pied hornbill breedings are especially Noteworthy!

I wonder why the zoo does not have any Colobine primates in the zoo. Lacking dusky langur, silvered leaf monkey or one of the Peninsular Leaf monkey species.
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Thanks!

Unfortunately the zoo doesn't hold colobine primates. However, you'll most likely see a wild group of Dusky Langur (Trachypithecus obscurus) in the zoo.
 
snowleopard said:
Thanks for the list @Toki and I know that you are a regular visitor to Taiping Zoo. I still vividly recall seeing my first ever Tarsier when you and @twilighter toured the zoo with me in August.

The list of species is very respectable for a medium-sized zoo:

Mammals = 49 species (including temporarily off-exhibit)
Birds = 34 species and potentially a few more
Reptiles & Amphibians = 17 species
Fish = 7 species

Total = 107 species
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Thanks!
The zoo visit with you triggered me to making species lists, so I really appreciate the experience.
 
Taiping Zoo Updates (Visit 20/10)

Asian Elephant
- 2 females pregnant, both expecting between November-December 2024
- The male is frequently on exhibit recently.

Sunda Slow Loris
- The exhibit is now officially closed (It's been abandoned for a while)

Bawean Deer
- New fawns have been born recently.
- Now has a herd of 28, including 3 recently born fawns.

Southern Pied Hornbill
- Wild individuals are breeding near the porcupine exhibits.
- A large group of 8 birds with at least 2 young birds were seen near the Sambar exhibit.

Trumpeter Swan
- Signed, free roaming in the park.
- 1 individual seen in the lake next to Australian exhibit, together with Mute Swan

Aviary
- Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) and Pink-necked Green Pigeon (Treron vernans) were seen in the aviary next to the first False Gharial exhibit.
- Both species not signed, and probably has more species here.

<Temporary Off Exhibit as of 20/10>
Striped Skunk / Mephitis mephitis (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure
Clouded Leopard / Neofelis nebulosa (Signed)
- due to unknown reason
Malayan Sunbear / Ursus malayanus (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure
 
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@Toki, thanks for your updates! This thread is improving so much lately. Hope more Malaysian readers tag on and become participants too in the Taiping Zoo and other Malaysia threads.

Some nice conservation species news in Asiatic elephants, the Bawean deer (of course, quite a big herd ...!), southern pied hornbills breeding naturally here and some of the birds unsigned in the aviaries! Once more ... very well appreciated!
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
@Toki, thanks for your updates! This thread is improving so much lately. Hope more Malaysian readers tag on and become participants too in the Taiping Zoo and other Malaysia threads.

Some nice conservation species news in Asiatic elephants, the Bawean deer (of course, quite a big herd ...!), southern pied hornbills breeding naturally here and some of the birds unsigned in the aviaries! Once more ... very well appreciated!
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Thanks!

Yes, I hope that facilities in Malaysia gets more attenention from the world with help from more local zoo lovers.

I'm visiting Taiping frequently, so I'll update and information again soon!
 
YuanChang said:
Can you inquire with the staff at the zoo about the reason for the suspension of the exhibition of clouded leopards? Thank you!
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OK, sure. I'll do that.
They have multiple individuals in the backyard, so it's most likely facility issues.
 
Taiping Zoo Updates (Visit 17/11)

Asian Elephant
- 2 females pregnant, both expecting between November-December 2024
- The elephant herd on exhibit decreased
-20/10: 1,5 on exhibit, 1,0 off exhibit
-17/11: 1,3 on exhibit, 1,2 off exhibit
- This is probably due to preparation of birth, but no detail was given from the staff

Nile Hippopotamus
- The calf born this summer is confirmed to be a female.

Sunda Slow Loris
- The exhibit is now re-open, with at least 1 individual visible

Dhole
- The population is down to 14 individuals (They said 16 in May)

White-handed Gibbon
- 1 offspring was born in the past few weeks
- The zoo has probably 14 individuals now (10 on exhibit, 3 at backyard, 1 escapee freeloaming in the zoo)

Domestic Rabbit
- At least 1 individual is on exhibit with Sulcata Tortoise near the zoo exit
- I have not seen this species on exhibit for more than 10 years

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<Temporary Off Exhibit as of 17/11>
Striped Skunk / Mephitis mephitis (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure
Clouded Leopard / Neofelis nebulosa (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure
Malayan Sunbear / Ursus malayanus (Signed)
- due to maintenance of enclosure (electric fence under repair)

Please note that the information here might not be accurate, since they are based on personal observations and questions to staff. Also, the answer from staff varies depending on who you ask.
 
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YuanChang said:
Can you inquire with the staff at the zoo about the reason for the suspension of the exhibition of clouded leopards? Thank you!
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I asked the staff about it yesterday, and told me that it was issues regarding the enclosure.
They're doing long-term maintenance, and don't know when it's going to end.

The Sunbear exhibit is in a similar situation, and has been closed for over 5 months now.
 
Toki said:
I asked the staff about it yesterday, and told me that it was issues regarding the enclosure.
They're doing long-term maintenance, and don't know when it's going to end.

The Sunbear exhibit is in a similar situation, and has been closed for over 5 months now.
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Any improvements or upgrades are well appreciated.

Great 2 elephant cows are expecting? Is it known which individuals are pregnant and who is the sire for both?
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Any improvements or upgrades are well appreciated.

Great 2 elephant cows are expecting? Is it known which individuals are pregnant and who is the sire for both?
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Thanks.

Yes, the curator told me in August that they have 2 cows expecting this month or next month. 2 cows have recently moved to the backyard, probably preparing for birth.

However, the keeper in charge told me yesterday that none are pregnant. Maybe he's just hiding the unofficial information, or it might be they have miscarried.

I unfortunately don't know the names of the elephants here, since those details are not open to public. The elephant population in Taiping should be 2,5 at this moment. They had 16 individuals last year, but lost a lot due to EEHV.
 
Toki said:
I asked the staff about it yesterday, and told me that it was issues regarding the enclosure.
They're doing long-term maintenance, and don't know when it's going to end.

The Sunbear exhibit is in a similar situation, and has been closed for over 5 months now.
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Thank you, I hope it can be completed as soon as possible
 
Taiping Zoo Updates (Visit 7/12 NIght Safari)

Striped Skunk
-Maintenance of enclosure is finished, and has at least 1 individual on exhibit

No other big changes. Not sure about status of Sunbear and Clouded Leopard enclosures, since I was mainly focusing on other animals and did not visit that area of the zoo.

I will update any new information once I visit again.

 
Taiping Zoo Updates (Visit 31/12 NIght Safari)

Sunbear
-Maintenance of enclosure is finished

Leopard Cat
- I was able to get a close look at the animal for the first time
- It is signed "Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)", but looks somewhat like Javan leopard cat (Prionailurus javanensis)
- Not sure with ID of this animal, since I have never seen a Javan leopard cat before

Leopard Cat ID?

Leopard Cat ID?

Leopard Cat ID?

Leopard Cat ID?

No other big changes. The Clouded Leopard enclosure still remain closed.

I will update any new information once I visit again.
 
Bats at Zoo Taiping

Zoo Taiping currently holds at least 2 species of bats.

Malaysian Low Land Forest Aviary

Has signs for below two species, and a group of unidentified small bats are observed in the aviary.
Species is unknown, since the aviary can only be observed from outside, and the animals are only visible from a distance at night. Both species can be present, but it can also be another not signed species.

Lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)
Island flying fox (Pteropus hypomelanus)

Milky Stork Aviary Aviary

Signed and seen at least 5 individuals of Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus)
 
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