Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo news 2016

Jabiru96 said:
Taronga is sending a female Goodfellow's tree kangaroo to Singapore Zoo to be paired with a male from Adelaide. Although in the 2015 thread I mentioned that Nupela (b. 2013 Taronga) was apparently being sent to Healesville Sanctuary, I am pretty sure she never was, and so I assume that she is the female being sent to Singapore?
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This article confirms that it is indeed Nupela that is being sent to Singapore: Singapore Zoo's new orphan tree kangaroo in 'excellent shape', public viewing from August, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
 
Had one last visit today (15/7) before the uni semester begins again:

-Mary the sun bear was on display in the exhibit across from the meerkats (where in the past Satu the male Sumatran tiger was kept), while Mr Hobbs was on display in their 'regular' exhibit. This is because (according to a keeper), Mary is experiencing a pseudo-pregnancy and so is acting aggressive to Mr Hobbs, so in the meantime they are rotating exhibits.

-Patrick the Victoria crowned pigeon was not on display at all

-Port Jackson shark are again back on display in the bottom seal pool

-supervised access to the platform above the Asian elephant exhibit is being allow to the public

-a "cat-struction zone" hands-on activity thing for kids is in the undercover area next to the toilets below the giraffes (not sure if this is only for the school holidays?)
 
Patrick has been off display since last Saturday. As he is unwell with arthirsts. so they are trying to make him comfortable. Port Jackson shark are only at the zoo for two weeks and they are being released. There is one male and two females Mary doesn't like to noise of the construction site but she was in the main enclosure last Saturday. it is good to have the access to the elephant walk again. but they only let a certain number up there. they moved the Nail tale wallabies to the old dingo enclosure and you cant see them. The old dingo enclosure is next. To the Male red kangaroo. Hope you have a good semester at Uni.
 
tigersam said:
Patrick has been off display since last Saturday. As he is unwell with arthirsts. so they are trying to make him comfortable. Port Jackson shark are only at the zoo for two weeks and they are being released. There is one male and two females Mary doesn't like to noise of the construction site but she was in the main enclosure last Saturday. it is good to have the access to the elephant walk again. but they only let a certain number up there. they moved the Nail tale wallabies to the old dingo enclosure and you cant see them. The old dingo enclosure is next. To the Male red kangaroo. Hope you have a good semester at Uni.
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I managed to see four sharks. Also forgot to mention the northern nail-tail wallabies: you are quite correct, with the thick foliage it is very hard to see them (in fact I didn't have any success). I'm pretty sure the previous occupants in that exhibit were quokka.
 
An escaped male Indian ringneck managed to find his way into the zoo grounds, and is subsequently being cared for until his owner can be found:

IF YOU were a parrot who could not find your way home, where would you go?

Why, Taronga Zoo of course!

A friendly Indian Ringneck parrot landed on the shoulder of a staff member just inside the main entrance on Saturday, July 2.

The employee immediately called a birdkeeper, who took the parrot to the Taronga Wildlife Hospital at the zoo.

Senior veterinary nurse Liz Arthur said the parrot was not part of the zoo’s collection nor a wild bird.

She notified all Mosman veterinary clinics about the lost bird and posted a notification on the Parrot Alert website.

The parrot is a male adult and his primary flight feathers are intact.

He has no leg band or microchip to identify him.

Ms Arthur said in her 25 years at the zoo, she could not remember a similar incident.

“Whoosh, this beautiful bird landed on someone’s shoulder,” she said.

“We usually get injured native wildlife, so this is quite unusual.

“He’s a smart bird and pretty lucky we are doing all the right steps to get him back to his owner.”

Ms Arthur said the ornamental bird could have escaped from a breeder or be someone’s pet.

“He’s settled in quite well and he knew what a cage was,” she said.

“He’s quite happy and playing with things we have given him.

“He has not talked but does respond to bird calls or whistling.”

Ms Arthur said the natural colour of the Indian Ringneck was green, but other colours such as blue came from being bred that way.

The parrot is native to India and Asia.

“He’s in good health and eating really well,” she said.

“We found out his favourite food is paw, but he also eats his natural diet of dry seed.”

The wildlife hospital treats about 1000 injured or orphaned animals every year, although most are native wild animals rather than lost pets.

Taronga Zoo will require proof of ownership if you are the rightful owner of this parrot.
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Taronga visit today. Ned and Kelly the two Emu's in the Australian walkabout have produced one egg. Kelly laid it yesterday. Ned is not sitting on the egg. He is still chasing her around. Keepers hopeful she will lay more. Cleo the wombat that was raised by a keeper, was put down due to illness. Red Panda's Pabu and Amarla have been separated as she doesn't like him. One of the Lemur's had broken his front right arm and it couldn't be saved so they remove it. The day after surgery he was jumping around the exhibit and is doing well. Charlie the male seal may stay at Taronga zoo permantly.
 
tigersam said:
Taronga visit today. Ned and Kelly the two Emu's in the Australian walkabout have produced one egg. Kelly laid it yesterday. Ned is not sitting on the egg. He is still chasing her around. Keepers hopeful she will lay more. Cleo the wombat that was raised by a keeper, was put down due to illness. Red Panda's Pabu and Amarla have been separated as she doesn't like him. One of the Lemur's had broken his front right arm and it couldn't be saved so they remove it. The day after surgery he was jumping around the exhibit and is doing well. Charlie the male seal may stay at Taronga zoo permantly.
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I assume you mean the male Australian sea lion who is on breeding loan from Sea World?

Also, when I visited yesterday one red panda was visible and was making good use of both enclosures (not sure if it was Pabu or Amala, but I think Pabu as he seems to be a bit more 'showy'), although both could have been on exhibit. I assume that this separation must be very recent then?
 
Male Australian sea lion who is on breeding loan from Sea World? They is talk that he might stay.. They seperated them late in the afternoon on Friday. She doesn't like males much she didn't like Hayhem. she chased him up the tree and wouldn't like him down. they separated them to. May she just not interested yet. You know what women are like.
 
tigersam said:
Male Australian sea lion who is on breeding loan from Sea World? They is talk that he might stay.. They seperated them late in the afternoon on Friday. She doesn't like males much she didn't like Hayhem. she chased him up the tree and wouldn't like him down. they separated them to. May she just not interested yet. You know what women are like.
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When responding ..., make it clear it deals with one sub Antarctic marine mammal and one Himalayan carnivore ... It is a bit confusing and confused posting this way.
 
tigersam said:
Patrick has been off display since last Saturday. As he is unwell with arthirsts. so they are trying to make him comfortable. Port Jackson shark are only at the zoo for two weeks and they are being released. There is one male and two females Mary doesn't like to noise of the construction site but she was in the main enclosure last Saturday. it is good to have the access to the elephant walk again. but they only let a certain number up there. they moved the Nail tale wallabies to the old dingo enclosure and you cant see them. The old dingo enclosure is next. To the Male red kangaroo. Hope you have a good semester at Uni.
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Sad news :(. Patrick has died: https://taronga.org.au/news/2016-08-02/gone-not-forgotten

There are no longer any more Victoria crowned pigeons left in Australia :(.
 
The animals that were in the Education centre are now down in backyard to bush. There are several steel cages down there and some you can see over the fence near the wombat dens, near the quokka.
 
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