Bronx Zoo Bronx Zoo News 2025
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Don Majeski
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Mary
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I'm sure all of this talk of javan langurs belongs in its own thread, so moderators, feel free to move all of it!
I just wanted to chime in and say that Francois' langurs makes a whole lot of sense 1.) for the exhibit 2.) for the exhibit theme and 3.) for the African/Eurasian TAG goals for the species.
As of last year, 16 AZA facilities house Francois' langurs, with the population goal being a trend towards growth by 2029. Their five-year population growth trend is currently decreasing, so I imagine every effort is being made by the SSP to add new participants.
Also among their TAG goals was to generate a PR campaign by the AZA to encourage zoos to exhibit this species and promote the benefits of this species for visitor interest and engagement. There was also some mention of importing some males for added genetic diversity.
I will say, I don't know how condusive the current exhibit is for breeding.
Their TAG notes mention they can be paired with Malayan tapir and Asian small-clawed otters, so it would be really fun if they were to let the otters in the water of their exhibit again like it used to be.
I just wanted to chime in and say that Francois' langurs makes a whole lot of sense 1.) for the exhibit 2.) for the exhibit theme and 3.) for the African/Eurasian TAG goals for the species.
As of last year, 16 AZA facilities house Francois' langurs, with the population goal being a trend towards growth by 2029. Their five-year population growth trend is currently decreasing, so I imagine every effort is being made by the SSP to add new participants.
Also among their TAG goals was to generate a PR campaign by the AZA to encourage zoos to exhibit this species and promote the benefits of this species for visitor interest and engagement. There was also some mention of importing some males for added genetic diversity.
I will say, I don't know how condusive the current exhibit is for breeding.
Their TAG notes mention they can be paired with Malayan tapir and Asian small-clawed otters, so it would be really fun if they were to let the otters in the water of their exhibit again like it used to be.
I haven't heard of them inhabiting mangrove environments, so if they do exist in those areas I'd be all for it. The issue is the hyper-specificity of the exhibit as well as the interpretives around mangroves and their ecological niche.
Mary
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Yes, but these things can likely be adjusted! Nothing says the exhibit has to stay the way it is.
Northwest_FIsh_Keeping
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Woodland Park Zoo is currently phasing out their Francois Langurs in favor of the Rhinoceros Hornbills so, soon to be 15 it looks like? Wouldn't be a terrible idea for Bronx to take on this group that will likely be available soon (assuming they're not just going to keep them behind the scenes)
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Don Majeski
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When the Bronx Zoo last paired langurs and small clawed otter the result was the carnivorous otters committed infanticide against the langur progency.
That is why the species has been exhibited alone of late less they provide more morbid fodder for You Tube and its voyeurs
Langurs, which ever specie they may get, will be fine in their own
Yep, there is no way they’re mixing otters and monkeys again.
To be honest, I always thought that specific exhibit was a bit small. Would be nice if they filled in the moat to allow the monkeys more space, but sadly that would impact the “mangrove” theme.
To be honest, I always thought that specific exhibit was a bit small. Would be nice if they filled in the moat to allow the monkeys more space, but sadly that would impact the “mangrove” theme.
Piece of July 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On July 20th, it was mentioned that the zoo acquired a female (0.1) giant anteater from Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pennsylvania*.
* Information provided by @blospz in the North American Giant Anteater population thread (Page 1 Post #8).
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On August 29th, the zoo announced that a group of pied avocets hatched which are off-show.
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On July 20th, it was mentioned that the zoo acquired a female (0.1) giant anteater from Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pennsylvania*.
* Information provided by @blospz in the North American Giant Anteater population thread (Page 1 Post #8).
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On August 29th, the zoo announced that a group of pied avocets hatched which are off-show.
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USZOOfan42
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Few updates from my visit today:
• There was no sign of the kagu, nor signage
• There’s a kiwi chick in the WoB nursery, it is closed off but it is possible to see, it’s the only chick.
• There’s now signage for the clouded leopard, didn’t see it
• Javan Langurs are signed to be off exhibit, wonder if the last one passed
• Only saw one Malayan tapir in my 3 visits, could one of been transferred / passed?
• There were a few hog deer fawns
• I saw a mayalan tiger on the monorail, is that new?
• Mouse House had 4 unsigned cages, with no species. 2 outside and 2 inside (I saw sakis, tamarins and titis)
• Is there anything above the mole rats in WoD? I noticed some branches and climbing space.
• There was no signage for the Guam Rail, nor did I see it
• There seemed to be work being done on the madagascar herp gallery.
• I skipped the butterflies, budgies and children’s zoo due to lack of time. Did I miss out on anything special?
• There was no sign of the kagu, nor signage
• There’s a kiwi chick in the WoB nursery, it is closed off but it is possible to see, it’s the only chick.
• There’s now signage for the clouded leopard, didn’t see it
• Javan Langurs are signed to be off exhibit, wonder if the last one passed
• Only saw one Malayan tapir in my 3 visits, could one of been transferred / passed?
• There were a few hog deer fawns
• I saw a mayalan tiger on the monorail, is that new?
• Mouse House had 4 unsigned cages, with no species. 2 outside and 2 inside (I saw sakis, tamarins and titis)
• Is there anything above the mole rats in WoD? I noticed some branches and climbing space.
• There was no signage for the Guam Rail, nor did I see it
• There seemed to be work being done on the madagascar herp gallery.
• I skipped the butterflies, budgies and children’s zoo due to lack of time. Did I miss out on anything special?
Malayan and Amur Tigers rotate on display there.
I've only been to the zoo a couple times in the past 6 months, but I also noticed I only ever see one Malayan tapir now. I believe they always keep their indoor quarters door open, but it seems highly likely there's only one tapir now.
Damn, was hoping for an update on the mystery rodent species.
AnActualFan
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Went to the zoo and some updates:
- The Clouded Leopard was on display and getting acclimated in the morning to their new environment, though when I went back in the afternoon, they were off exhibit
- One of the Javan Languars was on exhibit in the morning, but when I came back at the end of the day, they were replaced by more otters.
- There is an Emu in the paddock next to the World of Birds, visible after you leave the nursery
- The Mouse House was under renovation today
Andrew Mazza
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That large paddock has always had an Emu for the last decade and a half I believe. Regardless, not really a new thing.
Exciting to hear that the clouded leopard is actually on exhibit now! I’m planning to visit the zoo later this month and introduce it to a bunch of my coworkers, so I’m really hopeful we see the clouded leopard during our visit! I really wish the zoo would have made a big deal/announcement of this new addition.
Very nice to hear that the otters can be seen in their old pool again! You know, whenever that last langur passes, I honestly wouldn’t mind too much if they gave that exhibit to just the otters only instead of adding another monkey species and put something (anything) else in the space across the tree kangaroos. Don’t get me wrong though, I would prefer to have a new monkey species there. Crab-eating macaque or proboscis monkey preferred. Maybe even get both and mix the 2 as they’re apparently known to interact in the wild (though obviously space and chances of them getting along would be the main issues).
What kind of renovation was the Mouse House going under?
AnActualFan
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I knew about this, but it wasn't in the yard during my past visits. It seems they've added it again recently, unless I missed it.
It seemed from looking in from the entrance routine maintenance
Mary
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Updates from my visits this week (I'm going to start bolding species when I write these out to make it easier to see what's being updated 
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-The Javan langur was out first thing in the morning with a male silvered leaf langur! A couple hours later, it was the otters again, so I'm sure this is a slow reintroduction into the exhibit with the new companion for the remaining Javan. Exciting that this rare species will (hopefully) still be on display here!
-There is some sort of unsigned toad in the emerald tree boa and annulated boa exhibit in the reptile house (could not get a good look at it, but it was caramel brown in color and good size)
-Barnacle geese are in the adjudant stork habitat at the aquatic bird house
-Sorry if noted before, but the pouched rat is now signed in the mouse house, as is the kagu in World of Birds (both species were seen as well)
-Plenty of teeny baby hyraxes to be seen at the gelada reserve! Go see them now while they're still tiny
-There is at least one bactrian deer fawn on the monorail
-The flamingo pond behind dancing crane is mostly drained with maintenance work happening. It's been about 2.5 months since I was last at the zoo before this visit, so maybe I missed something, but I feel like it's been quite a while since I've seen animals here
-General upkeep and maintenance happening around the zoo is not generally noteworthy, but it is always good when visitors can see the care that goes into keeping animals/visitors safe and happy. These include: new soil/substrate being laid in the camel exhibit, various pathway repairs and improvements, and treework. We love a clean and well-kept zoo!
That's all for now!
): -The Javan langur was out first thing in the morning with a male silvered leaf langur! A couple hours later, it was the otters again, so I'm sure this is a slow reintroduction into the exhibit with the new companion for the remaining Javan. Exciting that this rare species will (hopefully) still be on display here!
-There is some sort of unsigned toad in the emerald tree boa and annulated boa exhibit in the reptile house (could not get a good look at it, but it was caramel brown in color and good size)
-Barnacle geese are in the adjudant stork habitat at the aquatic bird house
-Sorry if noted before, but the pouched rat is now signed in the mouse house, as is the kagu in World of Birds (both species were seen as well)
-Plenty of teeny baby hyraxes to be seen at the gelada reserve! Go see them now while they're still tiny
-There is at least one bactrian deer fawn on the monorail
-The flamingo pond behind dancing crane is mostly drained with maintenance work happening. It's been about 2.5 months since I was last at the zoo before this visit, so maybe I missed something, but I feel like it's been quite a while since I've seen animals here
-General upkeep and maintenance happening around the zoo is not generally noteworthy, but it is always good when visitors can see the care that goes into keeping animals/visitors safe and happy. These include: new soil/substrate being laid in the camel exhibit, various pathway repairs and improvements, and treework. We love a clean and well-kept zoo!
That's all for now!