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[Smaggledagle]

Spoiler: Domestic/Captive Release News

On September 23rd, the zoo announced a female (0.1) pot-bellied pig named Polly passed away due to age-related issues.

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On September 24th, the zoo announced they helped rear and release 31 diamondback terrapins back into the wild.

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On August 8th, the zoo announced they moved male (1.0) serval Jack off-display inside the Animal Hospital due to old age.

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On September 23rd, the zoo announced that Jack passed away at age 20 due to age-related issues.

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[Ebirah766]

RIP Jack. You were a truly special animal.

 

[Haliaeetus]

POLLY the Pot-bellied Pig has passed away too
Staten Island Zoo on Instagram: "We are saddened to share the loss of two cherished zoo residents, Polly the pot-bellied pig and Jack the serval. Both have been part of our zoo family for many years, creating lasting memories for visitors and staff alike. Due to age-related health issues that left them with a poor prognosis, our animal care and veterinary teams made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize Polly and Jack, sadly within the same week. While this goodbye is difficult, their stories and the joy they brought will always remain with us. Polly, a favorite in our Children’s Center, loved her snacks, sunny naps, and leisurely walks with her caretakers. With her tail wags and unmistakable grunts, she always had a way of letting everyone know how she felt. She also became a bit of a local celebrity as our annual Super Bowl pick winner for years—earning quite the reputation with her surprisingly accurate predictions. Jack came to us as a kitten and spent his life in our Africa Wing before recently retiring off-exhibit. In his golden years, he enjoyed making new rounds through the zoo and finding the best spots to bask in the sun. He also adored his keepers, often curling up in their laps or rubbing on them with such affection that he’d drool in contentment. This has been a difficult time for our zoo team, and we know many of you loved Polly and Jack just as much as we did. We invite you to honor their memory by sharing your favorite moments and keeping their spirit alive through your stories."

 

[Don Majeski]

POLLY the Pot-bellied Pig has passed away too
Staten Island Zoo on Instagram: "We are saddened to share the loss of two cherished zoo residents, Polly the pot-bellied pig and Jack the serval. Both have been part of our zoo family for many years, creating lasting memories for visitors and staff alike. Due to age-related health issues that left them with a poor prognosis, our animal care and veterinary teams made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize Polly and Jack, sadly within the same week. While this goodbye is difficult, their stories and the joy they brought will always remain with us. Polly, a favorite in our Children’s Center, loved her snacks, sunny naps, and leisurely walks with her caretakers. With her tail wags and unmistakable grunts, she always had a way of letting everyone know how she felt. She also became a bit of a local celebrity as our annual Super Bowl pick winner for years—earning quite the reputation with her surprisingly accurate predictions. Jack came to us as a kitten and spent his life in our Africa Wing before recently retiring off-exhibit. In his golden years, he enjoyed making new rounds through the zoo and finding the best spots to bask in the sun. He also adored his keepers, often curling up in their laps or rubbing on them with such affection that he’d drool in contentment. This has been a difficult time for our zoo team, and we know many of you loved Polly and Jack just as much as we did. We invite you to honor their memory by sharing your favorite moments and keeping their spirit alive through your stories."

It seems , that, the only news that comes out of this zoo is bad news.
My understanding was that , Red Wolves were to be part of the renovations in the new Temperate Forest biome
Is that still the case - or has that been shelved as well - for more bad news?
The “Sahara” exhibit has fallen into disrepair . is there any plan to replace the Oryx?
And are kangaroos or wallabies no longer part of the collection?

 

[Ebirah766]

It seems , that, the only news that comes out of this zoo is bad news.
My understanding was that , Red Wolves were to be part of the renovations in the new Temperate Forest biome
Is that still the case - or has that been shelved as well - for more bad news?
The “Sahara” exhibit has fallen into disrepair . is there any plan to replace the Oryx?
And are kangaroos or wallabies no longer part of the collection?

I don't think oryx, kangaroos, or wallabies are kept anymore. I have to check my photos tho

 

[Don Majeski]

I don't think oryx, kangaroos, or wallabies are kept anymore. I have to check my photos tho

Yes Oryx are gone.
Any replacement or refurbishing plans for that exhibit ?
I had hoped they might add warthogs -although associated with the “Sahara”, at least , African in origin
And I know they still maintain emu but the area where kangaroo/wallabies were maintained is no longer used for that purpose
They once maintained them with the emu in an attempt for an Australasian themed display but, it appears, no longer.

 

[Smaggledagle]

POLLY the Pot-bellied Pig has passed away too
Staten Island Zoo on Instagram: "We are saddened to share the loss of two cherished zoo residents, Polly the pot-bellied pig and Jack the serval. Both have been part of our zoo family for many years, creating lasting memories for visitors and staff alike. Due to age-related health issues that left them with a poor prognosis, our animal care and veterinary teams made the compassionate decision to humanely euthanize Polly and Jack, sadly within the same week. While this goodbye is difficult, their stories and the joy they brought will always remain with us. Polly, a favorite in our Children’s Center, loved her snacks, sunny naps, and leisurely walks with her caretakers. With her tail wags and unmistakable grunts, she always had a way of letting everyone know how she felt. She also became a bit of a local celebrity as our annual Super Bowl pick winner for years—earning quite the reputation with her surprisingly accurate predictions. Jack came to us as a kitten and spent his life in our Africa Wing before recently retiring off-exhibit. In his golden years, he enjoyed making new rounds through the zoo and finding the best spots to bask in the sun. He also adored his keepers, often curling up in their laps or rubbing on them with such affection that he’d drool in contentment. This has been a difficult time for our zoo team, and we know many of you loved Polly and Jack just as much as we did. We invite you to honor their memory by sharing your favorite moments and keeping their spirit alive through your stories."

That is what my Domestic tag is for Haliaeetus, it was already reported there.