gray tree frogs, not "Grey's tree frogs"
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On August 10th, the zoo announced they (along with a local Boy Scout troop) built a new shelter for the waterfowl exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo
On August 21st, the zoo announced they acquired 7 Nigerian dwarf goats which are on display in the Children's Center. They were later named Bo Peep, Bullseye, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Slinky D, and Woody.
Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo
On August 17th, it was announced that the zoo would acquire 4 desert tortoises from ZooAmerica in Pennsylvania in September.
ZooAmerica
On November 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) fennec fox named Lucky (Charm) which is now on exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On January 6th, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) snowy owl named Squall which is now on exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On January 27th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) serval named Earl passed away at age 19 due to cancer.
Staten Island Zoo
On February 7th, the zoo announced that 2 Geoffrey's marmosets were born on November 6th which are now on display in the Tropical Forest wing.
Staten Island Zoo
* Also on January 13th, the zoo announced that one of their zookeepers named John Ponzio passed away due to lymphona. He was 57 years old.
Staten Island Zoo
On January 27th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) serval named Earl passed away at age 19 due to cancer.
Staten Island Zoo
On February 7th, the zoo announced that 2 Geoffrey's marmosets were born on November 6th which are now on display in the Tropical Forest wing.
Staten Island Zoo
* Also on January 13th, the zoo announced that one of their zookeepers named John Ponzio passed away due to lymphona. He was 57 years old.
Nile Hippo Expert
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The zoo has announced a new exhibit area called "Forest Trek". I can't find anything about it online/in the news, but they had new signs up (they weren't there in March) near the main entrance announcing it.
Based on the signs, it appears they have already secured the funding for this and will begin work soon as some of the signs say "Pardon our appearance as we prepare the area" etc.
The bald eagles, North American porcupines, and great horned owls at the zoo will all receive new exhibits in this area, while red pandas will be coming to the zoo as well.
I'm not entirely sure where this is being put, but it appears to be on the main path and looks to be replacing the exhibits in the area, such as the Rhea/Capybara and Emu exhibits.
Here are photos of the signs:
Based on the signs, it appears they have already secured the funding for this and will begin work soon as some of the signs say "Pardon our appearance as we prepare the area" etc.
The bald eagles, North American porcupines, and great horned owls at the zoo will all receive new exhibits in this area, while red pandas will be coming to the zoo as well.
I'm not entirely sure where this is being put, but it appears to be on the main path and looks to be replacing the exhibits in the area, such as the Rhea/Capybara and Emu exhibits.
Here are photos of the signs:
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Nile Hippo Expert
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The number of recently opened or upcoming red panda exhibits lately is insane!
I mean, from the perspective of the red panda population thread; I’d say that’s a good thing. Wouldn’t you agree @Zoo adventures.
USZOOfan42
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And many more to come! I think there are 12 other zoos that are also planning to get them!
Other First Half 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On February 24th, the zoo announced they installed a new fountain inside the emerald tree boa exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On March 6th, the zoo sexed the marmosets as (1.1).
141 reactions · 11 comments | The verdict is in! Dr. Rivera, our on-site veterinarian, confirmed that Brahma and Manny are the proud marmoset parents of a girl and boy! Meet our little troublemakers, Diego and Camilla! These two are full of energy and we are so excited to share their names with our zoo family. Stop by and see if you can catch a glimpse of the chaos they’re bringing to the group and all the mischief they’re getting into! | Staten Island Zoo
On March 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) North American river otter named Rotini from Zoo Miami in Florida, which is on exhibit.
291 reactions · 44 shares | Meet Rotini, our lively 2-year-old North American River otter! Born at Zoo Miami, she was recently matched up with our male, Lewis, as otters thrive in pairs or small groups for bonding and play. The two look similar, but Rotini is a little lighter in color than Lewis. She’s an active and energetic spirit who enjoys carrying enrichment to her pool, rolling her hard-boiled eggs from her diet before eating them, and trying to get Lewis to join her in the fun. Social interactions are key to her well-being, and here at the zoo, we make sure she’s always surrounded by plenty of opportunities to engage, explore, and display here natural behaviors. Come see Rotini’s playful personality in action! | Staten Island Zoo
On March 24th, it was reported that the zoo installed 125 informational signs inside the Reptile, Africa, and Tropical Forest Wings.
Staten Island Foundation funds signage that tells you all you need to know about S.I. Zoo animals
On March 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) North American porcupine named Fezzik from Stone Zoo in Massachusetts, which is on exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On April 4th, the zoo mentioned they acquired 2 northern* giant pouched rats named Emilie and Remy.
Staten Island Zoo
On April 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Moholi bushbaby named Mopani from Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. in March, which is on exhibit.
87 reactions · 8 comments | We’re excited to welcome Mopani, a male bushbaby, to our zoo family! Mopani joins us from the National Zoo and has been settling in wonderfully since his arrival last month. Though small in stature, Mopani is full of personality. You might not spot this little primate at first glance — but take a moment, look closely, and you just might catch him cuddling with our female Hilda, exploring enrichment, or even accepting bugs from his keepers. Once you see him, we promise you’ll fall in love, too. Come say hello to Mopani in our Africa wing and see how this sweet little duo is settling into their cozy, enriched habitat! | Staten Island Zoo
On May 3rd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) Bolivian gray titi monkey named Fritz to Capron Park Zoo in Massachusetts.
Capron Park Zoo
On July 14th, it was reported that a new $1.9M infrastructure project to install storage tanks underneath half of the zoo's parking lot will start in November, with construction to last until late 2026.
Green infrastructure coming to Staten Island Zoo lot: What visitors should know
On August 8th, the zoo announced they moved male (1.0) serval Jack off-display inside the Animal Hospital due to old age.
Staten Island Zoo
* Gambian is from my research of looking at the species of pouched rat in the US, though I could be wrong.
On August 1st, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) domestic rabbit named Poppy (from Animal Care Center in Staten Island), which is now an ambassador animal.
Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo
On February 24th, the zoo announced they installed a new fountain inside the emerald tree boa exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On March 6th, the zoo sexed the marmosets as (1.1).
141 reactions · 11 comments | The verdict is in! Dr. Rivera, our on-site veterinarian, confirmed that Brahma and Manny are the proud marmoset parents of a girl and boy! Meet our little troublemakers, Diego and Camilla! These two are full of energy and we are so excited to share their names with our zoo family. Stop by and see if you can catch a glimpse of the chaos they’re bringing to the group and all the mischief they’re getting into! | Staten Island Zoo
On March 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) North American river otter named Rotini from Zoo Miami in Florida, which is on exhibit.
291 reactions · 44 shares | Meet Rotini, our lively 2-year-old North American River otter! Born at Zoo Miami, she was recently matched up with our male, Lewis, as otters thrive in pairs or small groups for bonding and play. The two look similar, but Rotini is a little lighter in color than Lewis. She’s an active and energetic spirit who enjoys carrying enrichment to her pool, rolling her hard-boiled eggs from her diet before eating them, and trying to get Lewis to join her in the fun. Social interactions are key to her well-being, and here at the zoo, we make sure she’s always surrounded by plenty of opportunities to engage, explore, and display here natural behaviors. Come see Rotini’s playful personality in action! | Staten Island Zoo
On March 24th, it was reported that the zoo installed 125 informational signs inside the Reptile, Africa, and Tropical Forest Wings.
Staten Island Foundation funds signage that tells you all you need to know about S.I. Zoo animals
On March 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) North American porcupine named Fezzik from Stone Zoo in Massachusetts, which is on exhibit.
Staten Island Zoo
On April 4th, the zoo mentioned they acquired 2 northern* giant pouched rats named Emilie and Remy.
Staten Island Zoo
On April 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Moholi bushbaby named Mopani from Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. in March, which is on exhibit.
87 reactions · 8 comments | We’re excited to welcome Mopani, a male bushbaby, to our zoo family! Mopani joins us from the National Zoo and has been settling in wonderfully since his arrival last month. Though small in stature, Mopani is full of personality. You might not spot this little primate at first glance — but take a moment, look closely, and you just might catch him cuddling with our female Hilda, exploring enrichment, or even accepting bugs from his keepers. Once you see him, we promise you’ll fall in love, too. Come say hello to Mopani in our Africa wing and see how this sweet little duo is settling into their cozy, enriched habitat! | Staten Island Zoo
On May 3rd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) Bolivian gray titi monkey named Fritz to Capron Park Zoo in Massachusetts.
Capron Park Zoo
On July 14th, it was reported that a new $1.9M infrastructure project to install storage tanks underneath half of the zoo's parking lot will start in November, with construction to last until late 2026.
Green infrastructure coming to Staten Island Zoo lot: What visitors should know
On August 8th, the zoo announced they moved male (1.0) serval Jack off-display inside the Animal Hospital due to old age.
Staten Island Zoo
* Gambian is from my research of looking at the species of pouched rat in the US, though I could be wrong.
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Hot and cold water storage - energy saving bills?!
Fair, I guess. I think there are some things that the zoo really should update besides infrastructure stuff, like the otter exhibit.
The giant pouched rats coming into US zoos are Cricetomys ansorgei. The original rats came from the APOPO HeroRat program.
~Thylo
Don Majeski
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Red Wolves were to have been the centerpiece of the, “Forest Trek” exhibit but that , I believe , has been cancelled because it was too good to be true
Do you have a source or link for this? I find almost no mention of this project online to begin with, let alone supposedly "original" plans with Red Wolves involved. I can't find anything about Staten Island ever intending to acquire red wolves either.
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Don Majeski
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I read this on the architect firm’s site that showed the plans
I will try a relocate and list the name
Perhaps they still plan the Red Wolves but the architectural term used to describe the proposed plans indicated they were no longer pursuing it.
I would suggest you call the zoo’s curator and ask them
I will look for that site
Don Majeski
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If you go to “NYC.Gov/Cultural Affairs: Staten Island Zoo, Clove Roads Reatoration.
Posted April 2024 it gives 67 pages of schematics and architectural renditions.
It shows the new entrance and exhibits for red panda , bald eagle, owl, porcupine and red wolves “no longer scoped- which in architectural parlance means removed from the project
Perhaps they will be exhibited in a different part of the park - now that they are moving all the temperate - Holarctic (Amur leopards excepted) species to the southern boarder of the zoo - opening up some space
Don Majeski
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I meant the western end of the zoo off Clove Road
Thank you. Very interesting to see. For those wanting to view these, the link is here. There are additional renderings of the area here.