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BovidBabe

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Whoops, late to starting this year's thread, but there really hasn't been too much news yet.

New to the zoo is one year old Louise the Yak, joining Mooshu, Moolan, Yak Cousteau, and Terriyaki. Louise has come from from Riverview Park. This brings the yaks to 0.5.

What might we see this year? We usually see the birth of a couple of reindeer and turkmenian markhor. If we are lucky, both pairs of red pandas will have offspring that survive. Perhaps they may get a couple of females for Chad the Blue-billed Curassow. There is a possibility of baby red roos if they decided to mix the mobs.

We are also likely to see Bear, the last of the grey wolves, pass. That may open up the wolf exhibit for a new pack, or a different species entirely. Daybreak the mini horse is pretty old too. Bizhew the lynx is getting up there.

As for what new species we may see? I doubt anything too exciting. I could be wrong! I hope I am wrong! But there isn't much wiggle room.
 
Piece of April 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On April 23rd, it was reported that the Manitoba government is committing $1.2 million in renovations to the zoo's 'Journey to Churchill' exhibit, which includes the installation of a bear pool chiller, renovations to the bear holding facility, and upgrades to heating and water filtration.

Manitoba government pledges $1.2M to Assiniboine Park Zoo exhibit | Winnipeg Sun

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On May 5th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Shire horses named Willy and Willow, which are on display at the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre.

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On June 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) sulphur-crested cockatoo named Simon, which is now on display in 'Toucan Ridge'.

205 reactions · 13 shares | Meet Simon, the sulphur-crested cockatoo, this summer at the Zoo! He is currently in Toucan Ridge and is adjusting well to his new habitat. Learn more about him, including what his favourite snacks are. Plan your summer adventure to the Zoo today and come meet Simon and all our amazing animals. | Assiniboine Park & Zoo

* Worth mentioning that the zoo acquired a (0.1) domestic yak named Mooshu from Parc Safari in Quebec in June 2024, and (1.1) domestic reindeer named Freddy and Doe-reen were born on May 12th, 2024, and April 21st, 2024, respectively. Also worth mentioning the zoo bred and released 219 Powershiek skipperling butterflies and 51 Dakota skipper butterflies into the wild in 2024. Finally, the zoo renovated and reopened the Nature Playground area to the public in June 2024.
 
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Three male west Caucasian turs, Turricane (8 years old), Captain Hoof (4) and Trex (3) have arrived from the Toronto Zoo. Theyare currently in the zoo's Open Range section.
Assiniboine Park Zoo on Instagram: "Meet our newest herd at the Zoo – the West Caucasian tur! Turricane (male, eight years old), Captain Hoof (male, four years old), and Trex (male, three years old) arrived from @thetorontozoo and are adjusting well to their new habitat in the Open Range section of the Zoo. Turs are a type of mountain goat closely related to domestic goats. They are native to a relatively small area (approximately 4,500 square kilometres) in the western Caucasus Mountains of west Asia – about the same size as Lake Manitoba! West Caucasian turs are nocturnal, often seeking shade during the daytime and eating at night. Both males and females have rounded horns, but they differ significantly in appearance. Male horns are significantly larger than females and are an adaptation to sparring with other male turs over breeding opportunities. Unfortunately, due to external factors such as poaching and habitat loss, they are an endangered species. Meet Turricane (Image 1), Captain Hoof (Image 2), and Trex (Image 3), and other new animals this summer at the Zoo!"
 
Other July 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On July 18th, the zoo announced they helped rehabilitate and release a western painted turtle back into the wild.

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On July 24th, the zoo announced they bred and released 175 poweshiek skipperling butterflies into the wild.

2.2K views · 173 reactions | We are celebrating another very successful field season for our Grassland Butterfly Conservation Program! We’ve released 175 critically endangered adult Poweshiek skipperling into the wild. We’ve also collected over 1,500 Poweshiek eggs in preparation for next year’s release. At the Zoo, conservation scientists breed these butterflies, care for them through the most vulnerable parts of their life cycle, and release them as adults the following year to the Nature Conservancy of Canada @ncc_cnc Manitoba Tall Grass Prairie Preserve. We are part of an international, collaborative effort to save the Poweshiek skipperling from extinction by restoring wild populations and protecting the specialized grassland habitat it needs to survive and thrive. | Assiniboine Park & Zoo

On July 19th, the zoo announced they moved their male (1.0) southern three-banded armadillo, Alfonso into the former red-footed tortoise/yellow-footed tortoise exhibit inside the Kinsmen Discovery Centre. The tortoises were moved to an exhibit inside Toucan Ridge.

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On July 30th, the zoo announced that a red kangaroo was born in early 2025, which is on exhibit.

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On August 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) muskox, later named Rumble, which is now on exhibit.

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