As the zoo's troop grew too big they were prevented from breeding in 1992 and no new animals were purchased or born to the troop. The final three animals were very old and euthanized due to quality of life concerns in September 2013. The zoo seems to have no intention of bringing back the species since the exhibit will be rebuilt as a home for Japanese macaques, though there has been some talk of bringing in a different baboon species.
I saw them around last August before they went and while the baboons seemed to be doing as well as such old animals could, the exhibit felt very empty and forgotten. The southeast corner of the zoo is seeing a lot of exhibits close and not a lot of new ones opening.
As the zoo's troop grew too big they were prevented from breeding in 1992 and no new animals were purchased or born to the troop. The final three animals were very old and euthanized due to quality of life concerns in September 2013. The zoo seems to have no intention of bringing back the species since the exhibit will be rebuilt as a home for Japanese macaques, though there has been some talk of bringing in a different baboon species.
I saw them around last August before they went and while the baboons seemed to be doing as well as such old animals could, the exhibit felt very empty and forgotten. The southeast corner of the zoo is seeing a lot of exhibits close and not a lot of new ones opening.
I agree completely - Milwaukee County Zoo also replaced it's monkey island with a wonderful Macaque exhibit. They're a fascinating species but variety is important and I'd personally like to see another species of baboon or monkey.
I agree completely - Milwaukee County Zoo also replaced it's monkey island with a wonderful Macaque exhibit. They're a fascinating species but variety is important and I'd personally like to see another species of baboon or monkey.
Hasn't Milwaukee always exhibited Japanese macaques on their monkey island?
And the reason northern US zoos are focusing on Japanese Macaques is they are the only species of cold-tolerant primate with anything approaching a sustainable population in North America.
Hasn't Milwaukee always exhibited Japanese macaques on their monkey island?
And the reason northern US zoos are focusing on Japanese Macaques is they are the only species of cold-tolerant primate with anything approaching a sustainable population in North America.
As of December 2016... Its still standing but with a sign that reads "New exhibit coming soon" What do you want done with this mock rock blob? I would love a rotational ape habitat with orangs and gorillas.
