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Other Summer 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On June 13th, it was announced that the zoo acquired 5 giant horned lizards from Los Angeles Zoo in California.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/3-Animal-Transaction-Commission-Report-6.2025.pdf

On June 26th, it was reported that the zoo transferred 7 American flamingos to Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. in October 2024.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

On July 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a female (0.1) common warthog named Makena to Zoo Boise in Idaho.

Zoo Boise

On July 25th, the zoo announced they will acquire a male (1.0) western lowland gorilla named Juba from Dallas Zoo in Texas in the upcoming months*.

22K views · 149 reactions | Meet Juba! The first bachelor joining the Congo Bunch! Juba is making his big move from the Dallas Zoo to his thrilling new home at Congo Falls, later this year. He loves long sits by the window and drinking a diluted Gatorade! To celebrate, we’re releasing Juba trading cards this Saturday, July 26, the fifth installment in our 8-part collectible series featuring each of the gorillas arriving soon. Be one of the first 500 guests to grab a card, available starting at 9:00 a.m. near the Project Selva 4D Theater, while supplies last! | San Antonio Zoo

On July 30th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) Venezuelan troupial to Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York on May 13th.

https://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/assets/Summer-2025-MyZoo.pdf

On August 29th, the zoo announced they will open a new 937-square-foot building called the Brewer Ocean Conservation Lab (right next to the Friedrich Aquarium) in summer 2026, which will feature a touch tank and a lab for growing/breeding coral species.

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* As mentioned by @Jambo in the North American Western Lowland Gorilla Population thread (Page 21 Post #419), the zoo will most likely acquire (3.0) more gorillas named B'Wenzi, Shana, and Zola from Dallas.
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King of Komodo Dragons said:
The zoo has successfully bred 12 Central Plateau Dusky Rattlesnakes, 10 Central Plateau Pygmy Rattlesnakes, and 4 Tamaulipan Rock Rattlesnakes.

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Slight correction, the zoo bred 7 Central Plateau pygmy rattlesnakes, not 10.
 
Here's news regarding finishing gorillas and their fervence on returning to elephants. They're implicit elephants the very next construction phase after the apes on a section of the article.

San Antonio Zoo to build new coral lab, welcome gorillas this fall San Antonio Zoo to build new coral lab, welcome gorillas this fall

Since the ARA'S would be over the moon about the zoo being without elephants, i'm sure they would be livid about the park constructing a new modern facility and bringing the animals back. Let's hope these groups don't get bent out of shape with the zoo for the next Asian phase :confused:
 
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A baby Francois' Langur infant was born last night.
San Antonio Zoo on Instagram: "New baby alert! Meet the newest little San Antonio Zoo resident - a baby Francois Langur! Born just last night to mother Ravalina and father Chay, this little one is a big win for its species, currently listed as ‘Endangered’ by the IUCN. Like all newborn langurs, this little one will cling tightly to its mother's belly for the first few weeks of life, gradually becoming more independent as it grows. Francois langurs are born with bright orange fur, helping troop members keep track of their babies in the dense forest canopy where they live. As the baby grows, its fur will gradually change to the adult black and white coloring. You can see the baby and family at the Langur habitat located near Asian Forest! : Animal Care Specialist Kara and our social team"
 
Thomas said:
That means the Next Project is the Asian Section with the Return of Elephants.
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I believe that also will incorporate moving the tigers clouded leopards asian small clawed otters, gibbons, and possibly the babirusa and fishing cat, over to that part of the zoo on that other side of the freeway to complement the Asian theme and maybe add an asian aviary. A staff member told me orangutans and red pandas might be part of the plan during my last visit last fall, but we'll have to wait and see re. that :)
 
The Horse Boy said:
I believe that also will incorporate moving the tigers clouded leopards asian small clawed otters, gibbons, and possibly the babirusa and fishing cat, over to that part of the zoo on that other side of the freeway to complement the Asian theme and maybe add an asian aviary. A staff member told me orangutans and red pandas might be part of the plan during my last visit last fall, but we'll have to wait and see re. that :)
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That's a lot to fit on 10 acres...
 
StoppableSan said:
That's a lot to fit on 10 acres...
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Since they will should make elephants the main priority in that area along with tigers and gibbons (and otters) in thay area, I imagine they will phase out the babirusas and fishing cat in the process. I'm not sure they will be able to fit an amazing orangutan complex too. I really hope red pandas are out of the question as the climate of SA is obviously not suitable for them.
 
The Horse Boy said:
Since they will should make elephants the main priority in that area along with tigers and gibbons (and otters) in thay area, I imagine they will phase out the babirusas and fishing cat in the process. I'm not sure they will be able to fit an amazing orangutan complex too. I really hope red pandas are out of the question as the climate of SA is obviously not suitable for them.
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...wouldn't they just keep the fishing cat and babirusa where they currently are? There isn't really much of a reason to try and cram everything Asian into this new precinct, if the focus ultimately is on giving elephants a massive space. Ultimately it's the zoo's call.
 
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