Virginia Zoo Virginia Zoo News 2024

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News so far this year:
The zoo announced today, March 9th, 2024, that sometime in the near future, their 0.1 Red Panda "Bo" will be moving to a private AZA accredited facility and that they will acquire a new male Red Panda as a mate for the zoo's other Red Panda, 0.1 Natasha.
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On February 28th, the zoo announced that their 0.1 Dexter cow "Ruthie" passed away the day prior at the age of 21 years.
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As part of the city’s plan to bring more educational experiences to the Zoo, the next project is the “EDventures Campus.” It’ll consist of the “EDventure Pavilion,” an education building with an exhibition hall, and the “Animal Exploration Pavilion,” an interactive area for visitors that will also include an overhead animal passage and exhibits.

‘Tree top trail’ part of Virginia Zoo expansion plans
 
2 Pieces of Early 2024 News Not Mentioned:

On February 15th, the zoo announced they received funding from the USDA to launch a new state-of-the-art compost system called "Big Hanna". The facility is currently raising funds for the installation and implementation of the compost system, as well as the renovation for their greenhouses.

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USDA Awards the Virginia Zoo funds to Acquire ‘Big Hanna’ | Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

On March 22nd, the zoo announced they reopened the Conservatory in the World of Reptiles Building to the public in the spring of 2023 due to renovations and a strain of EMCV (encephalomyocarditis virus), which caused some mammal deaths. They are currently holding the mammals off-exhibit due to ongoing renovations to their former exhibits. It was also announced that the zoo is planning on acquiring some new unspecified species of reptiles as well.

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World of Reptiles Conservatory Reopens - Virginia Zoo

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On May 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) red panda named Sampson from the Indianapolis Zoo in Indiana which is now on exhibit.

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On July 1st, the zoo announced they acquired 3 American Mini pigs named Bucky, Captain, and Peggy which are now on exhibit.

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On June 17th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) green anaconda named Angie which is now on display in the World of Reptiles building.

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Milwaukee Man said:
A siamang was born on March 15th - the Zoo’s fourth.

Endangered siamang born at Virginia Zoo | 13newsnow.com
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On June 26th, the zoo announced the siamang's sex, (1.0).

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Milwaukee Man said:
Dara the orangutan is pregnant and due in June. :)

Virginia Zoo’s Dara the orangutan is pregnant
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On July 3rd, the zoo announced that a Bornean orangutan was born on June 29th to Solaris x Dara.

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Smaggledagle said:
On July 1st, the zoo announced they acquired 3 American Mini pigs named Bucky, Captain, and Peggy which are now on exhibit.

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On June 17th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) green anaconda named Angie which is now on display in the World of Reptiles building.

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On June 26th, the zoo announced the siamang's sex, (1.0).

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On July 3rd, the zoo announced that a Bornean orangutan was born on June 29th to Solaris x Dara.

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The baby Orangutan is a girl.
The Virginia Zoo on Instagram: "We are APE-solutely thrilled to announce that Dara and her new baby are now out on habitat! AND we have more exciting news... it's a GIRL! Over the past few week the Asia Team has been working on enforcing bonding with mom and baby, as well as introducing dad, Solaris, to the duo. Today is the first day they have been given access to start exploring the outside! Solaris, Dara, and the baby will be provided access to go inside during this adjustment, so there may be times they won't be visible. This is to ensure there is a calm, quiet place for mom and little one to retreat to if needed. We do not yet have a name for the newest orangutan, so stay tuned! Make sure to swing into the Zoo soon to see if you can catch a glimpse of the inseparable pair!"
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
The zoo has just released a $16.2 million, five-part master plan (including already opened Turtle Oasis exhibit) over the next ten years that notably includes the addition of Indian Rhinos, and live animal cameras!
Virginia Zoo announces $16 million expansion bringing in one-horned rhinos and animal cameras
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Lest the above link does not work properly.

A new link, albeit Yahoo.com: Virginia Zoo announces ‘one of a kind’ overhead animal tunnel, rhino valley and more
 
Piece of July 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
Smaggledagle said:
On June 26th, the zoo announced the siamang's sex, (1.0).

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On July 19th, the zoo announced they named the siamang Finn.

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On September 17th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) red fox named Pippi from the Wildlife Center of Virginia in June 2023 which is an animal ambassador.

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What Does The Fox Say? – Virginia Zoo

Haliaeetus said:
The baby Orangutan is a girl.
The Virginia Zoo on Instagram: "We are APE-solutely thrilled to announce that Dara and her new baby are now out on habitat! AND we have more exciting news... it's a GIRL! Over the past few week the Asia Team has been working on enforcing bonding with mom and baby, as well as introducing dad, Solaris, to the duo. Today is the first day they have been given access to start exploring the outside! Solaris, Dara, and the baby will be provided access to go inside during this adjustment, so there may be times they won't be visible. This is to ensure there is a calm, quiet place for mom and little one to retreat to if needed. We do not yet have a name for the newest orangutan, so stay tuned! Make sure to swing into the Zoo soon to see if you can catch a glimpse of the inseparable pair!"
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On September 21st, the zoo announced the orangutan's name, Poppy.

3.2K views · 137 reactions | Orangutan Baby Naming 2024 | In June of this year our baby female Bornean orangutan was born to parents Dara and Solaris. This morning we got to watch as Dara picked her baby's name!... | By The Virginia Zoo | Facebook
 
The Virginia Zoo's Indian Rhino exhibit plans can be found here. I have attached the exhibit overview below.

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