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USZOOfan42 said:
Third discovery trails construction update, mosaic wall, a farmers market in the old barn (with indoor areas for domestics), and bush dogs! Seems their exhibit will have a pool and seems to have the “no barrier look”. This is a picture I took of the habitat:
Future Bush Dog Habitat

Future Bush Dog Habitat

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Look like to be nice size bush dog exhibit for 3 of them. Were the dog imported or from US Zoo?
 
Two sets of news for today:
• A new Michigan law is to remove the blocks on large carnivore breeding, allowing bears, and “larger” cats to breed (bigs cats plus cougar and cheetah). This law was only in place at AZA facilities with USDA incident reports, allowing both John Ball Zoo and the Detroit Zoo to breed large carnivores again.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/po...t-to-carnivore-breeding-licenses/87357709007/
• The historic Belle Isle Zoo (Owned by Detroit Zoological Society) is being demolished after being closed for nearly 25 years. In the future it will become nature trails and parking space.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/lo...isle-zoo-demolished-construction/87337442007/
 
MIZOOenthusiast070128 said:
I visited today, but went with family so not pictures or major details. I did see that the keepers who work with the pelicans seem to be trying to create train them. Could be nothing, but hopefully they're not moving them to another zoo.
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Did you happen to see the camels or white lipped deer?
 
USZOOfan42 said:
Did you happen to see the camels or white lipped deer?
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I wouldn't put much faith in the app, I recall the concern about the camels coming from their absences in the app. The red-tailed monkeys were already removed from the website, so I would think if the camels were leaving, they might have been gone already. Perhaps not, only time will tell.
 
MIZOOenthusiast070128 said:
Could someone post the pdf with the plans for the giraffe area? I cannot find it. Thank you
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AMHigley_Zoo_9.9.24-2 few pages in.
Kudu21 said:
The white-lipped x Bactrian deer hybrid would surely be in her mid-20s by now, which is ancient for a deer... If she is somehow still alive, it would not surprise me if does not want to show herself very often — especially as the weather cools.
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Once in a blue moon I will see her, usually in the back shelter; behind a gate. I saw her a month ago.
 
Rip to Tula the camel, also the survivors seem to be staying for now. Detroit Zoo on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to share that Tula, a 6-year-old Bactrian camel, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24. Born at the Detroit Zoo in 2019 and named after a river in Mongolia, Tula quickly became a beloved member of the Zoo family. Known for her bold personality and sharp intelligence, Tula was a favorite among her care team, who loved working with her — especially during care-based training sessions. For more than a year, our veterinary, behavioral husbandry and animal care teams worked tirelessly to support Tula through a degenerative ligament condition that affected her comfort and mobility. With pain management, protective wraps, laser therapy and daily dedicated care, our teams ensured she had the highest quality of life possible. Tula initially responded well to treatment, but in recent weeks her stability and comfort declined. After careful evaluation and consideration of all options, the team made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize her. Tula was deeply loved by those who cared for her and by many guests who visited her over the years. She will be profoundly missed. Please keep the animal care staff in your thoughts as they continue supporting the rest of the camel herd with the same dedication and compassion."
 
AlmightyKingPrawn said:
Rip to Tula the camel, also the survivors seem to be staying for now. Detroit Zoo on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to share that Tula, a 6-year-old Bactrian camel, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24. Born at the Detroit Zoo in 2019 and named after a river in Mongolia, Tula quickly became a beloved member of the Zoo family. Known for her bold personality and sharp intelligence, Tula was a favorite among her care team, who loved working with her — especially during care-based training sessions. For more than a year, our veterinary, behavioral husbandry and animal care teams worked tirelessly to support Tula through a degenerative ligament condition that affected her comfort and mobility. With pain management, protective wraps, laser therapy and daily dedicated care, our teams ensured she had the highest quality of life possible. Tula initially responded well to treatment, but in recent weeks her stability and comfort declined. After careful evaluation and consideration of all options, the team made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize her. Tula was deeply loved by those who cared for her and by many guests who visited her over the years. She will be profoundly missed. Please keep the animal care staff in your thoughts as they continue supporting the rest of the camel herd with the same dedication and compassion."
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Such a shame. Jeez, the entire population is down to two in under 5 years! I remember when there used to be calves, seems those days are long gone. Just Suren and Rusi now, plus the white-lipped deer.
 
Some images of the upcoming areas of Discovery Trails:
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Amirah and Kalu (lions) have had three lil cubs! (Cub four sadly didn't make it.) Detroit Zoo on Instagram: "We have three incredible reasons to celebrate this holiday season! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness, has welcomed three healthy cubs born Nov. 23 and 24. As a first-time mom, she has been wonderfully calm, attentive and nurturing, spending her days bonding closely with her little ones in a cozy, quiet den. African lions are vulnerable to extinction and endangered in some regions due to habitat loss, declining prey, disease and human-wildlife conflict. Welcoming these cubs is not only heartwarming — it’s a meaningful milestone in the Detroit Zoo’s commitment to conservation and the future of this iconic species. For now, Amirah and her cubs will remain in their den, out of public view, while they continue to grow and thrive. The rest of the pride — dad Kalu and aunt Asha — may or may not choose to spend time in their outdoor habitat during this period. We anticipate the cubs will be visible to guests in a few months, once they’re more mobile and ready to explore larger spaces. A fourth cub, born significantly later than the others, did not survive. While this is a natural part of life for many wild species, we remain grateful that Amirah and her three cubs are doing well. We can’t wait to share more updates, photos and milestones as this joyful new chapter unfolds!"
 
The new giraffe calf will go on exhibit some time in the next few weeks, supposedly around Christmas. The lion cubs will go on exhibit in the Spring, from what I've heard they are aiming to be on exhibit by Spring Break to help build crowds.
 
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