spotted hyena

Since there is an Australasian Spotted Hyena Population Thread, How about we start one for North American Zoos mostly AZA, what Zoos do have Spotted Hyenas, which ones are going to acquire them, and what they are doing to breed and keep the population going?

Do note that this image was taken yesterday on November 2nd, 2024 at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

Crocuta crocuta

Crocuta crocuta

Although the invasive honeysuckle is a less than exciting sight in Missouri I think it looks really nice in this photo. These guys are normally just curled up in their den so it was nice to see them out and about this visit.

The enclosure for spotted hyenas at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. It is found within the Experience Ethiopia exhibition.

The enclosure for spotted hyenas at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. It is found within the Experience Ethiopia exhibition.

Crocuta crocuta

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is the only species of hyena currently in the Australasian region. Most of the current population, including all five females, is descended from wild born female founder Kigali, who was born in Kruger National Park in 1997 and came to Monarto Zoo in 2007 via...

Reduced quality due to low light level, taken at approx 8:15pm.

Part of the Ethiopia Area.