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Haliaeetus said:
All the four pups are girls.
Roger Williams Park Zoo on Instagram: "Armadillo pup-date- Patsy’s quadruplets are females! We are happy to share that these curious cuties are doing well! They are exploring their behind-the-scenes habitat; sniffing and digging with mom leading the way. We hope to share their names real soon, so stay tuned! ☺️"
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The four nine-banbed armadillo pups have been named Olive, Juno, Puka, and Moon in honor of their dad Sheldon, who recently passed away at the age of 19.
3.9K views · 1.4K reactions | Say shell-o to Olive, Juno, Puka, and Moon! Our armadillo quadruplets have been named after different types of shells in honor of their dad, Sheldon, who passed away recently. Sheldon was one of the oldest nine-banded armadillos in human care at almost 19 years old. He was the “sweetest old man with quite the personality” and made lasting impressions on thousands of guests each year at Connection Corner. Sheldon’s legacy as an incredible ambassador to his species will live on through these girls as they will continue to educate and inspire guests for years to come. | Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
 
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Updates from visit 4/26/2025:
-Construction on Ed Center has most of the main parking lot blocked off and terraforming has begun stretching from old Aoudad site to front entrance in an L shape. Nearly all trees cut down
-Binturong habitat has completely been demolished (including backstage building). Signs are up mentioning they will be doing refurbishments but from the looks it's more likely it'll be a completely new exhibit design similar to the red panda/gibbon transformations.
-Penguin building looks to be completed but pool is still empty.
-Pronghorn exhibit has bird perches set up inside for native birds (likely the wild Bald Eagles) with bushes surrounding them so the perches will be uninterrupted by the turkeys/pronghorn.
-Raven from Big Backyard has been moved to front African aviary by Zebras while the African birds are away until weather is warmer
-Emerald Swifts are now on exhibit after being teased last year in Faces of the Rainforest (saw two individuals)
-Many trees between Bison and lake (near the giraffe exhibit) have been cut down.

In exciting news though, the zoo will be obtaining African Giant Pouched Rats for World of Adaptations. Signage is up near the indoor viewing for River Otters indicating this is likely the place they will be housed. Exhibit will presumably be the final porthole window next to the Bali Myna/Rosella/Mousebird aviary.
 
Looking at the Zoo socials of shared stories and posts, the exhibit looks the same prior to the seal window renovation. Most of the costs must have been on filtration, housing and signage. Pool still has the haul out rock islands and an easement to enter the pool from the deck.
 
Piece of March 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On March 25th, it was announced the zoo transferred a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Beanie to Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania.

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On May 22nd, the zoo announced their (1.0) black howler monkey named Ramone passed away on May 20th at age 22 due to chronic renal failure.

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PercideRolo said:
Looking at the Zoo socials of shared stories and posts, the exhibit looks the same prior to the seal window renovation. Most of the costs must have been on filtration, housing and signage. Pool still has the haul out rock islands and an easement to enter the pool from the deck.
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To add on, the penguin building was refaced with siding and nest boxes built into wall with a dock looking area and rock bed for the 5 penguins.
 
 
PICKLES the Radiated Tortoise has passed away at the age of 21.
Roger Williams Park Zoo on Instagram: "We are sad to share the news of the passing of Pickles, our radiated tortoise ambassador. Pickles had been undergoing treatment and testing to determine the cause of recent changes in his mobility and appetite. Despite our best-efforts, Pickle's condition did not improve and after an exploratory surgery it was determined that euthanasia was the most compassionate way forward. He passed peacefully surrounded by his care team and education staff who have treasured working with him all these years. "Hatched here in 2004, Pickles had been at Roger Williams Park Zoo longer than almost anyone who works with him. He was the MVP of the Ambassador Programs every single year not because of a competitive streak, but because he showed up for everything, met everyone, and charmed us all without saying a word and a happy tortoise butt wiggle. He inspired audiences to wonder about the plight of species in Madagascar. In the last decade alone he met more than 130,000 people. He greeted school groups, posed for wedding photos, held court on Sophie Lawn, and even met Paula Abdul at Zoobilee (we’re still not sure who was more starstruck). To say he will be missed is an understatement." -Jen Rudolph, Manager of Ambassador Animal Programs"
 
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