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Piece of November 2024 News Not Mentioned: On November 1st, the zoo announced they received a $2 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Captial Program which will be used towards funding their new hospital building. Erie Zoo...

SeaQuest Roseville (located in Roseville, Minnesota) closed permanently on February 18th, 2025, after a year-long investigation by multiple news outlets and animal rights activists, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in December 2024, and a petition to the court to sell the company for $80K in late...

Flamingo Gardens is a 60-acre zoological and botanical facility located in Davie, Florida. Animals at the facility include American black bear, bobcat, common raccoon, American flamingo, bald eagle, crested caracara, red-shouldered hawk, red-bellied woodpecker, brown pelican, hyacinth macaw...

The Zoo announced the birth of a female Sloth Bear who was born on January 8th and is currently in the hibernation den with the mother. Parents are mom Kushali and dad Bhutan. The cub is named "Bowie" after David Bowie who was also born on January 8th. She is doing well so far, the Zoo says...

2 Pieces of December 2024 News Not Mentioned: On December 19th, it was announced they transferred a (0.1) Bactrian camel named Audrey to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Somerset. Noah's Ark Zoo Farm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

On February 12th, it was announced that the zoo will acquire 7 Asian small-clawed otters from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Florida on March 5th. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

A new pair of Asian small-clawed otters can be seen together now. Male Jilin came to the Zoo back in November, and female Elbe debuted last week. Otterly adorable: Virginia Zoo welcomes 2 new otters | 13newsnow.com

2 Pieces of December 2024 News Not Mentioned: On December 20th, it was announced that the zoo transferred 5 Jamaican fruit bats to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Ohio. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery...

On January 15th, the zoo announced that an Asian small-clawed otter was born which is now on exhibit. Blackpool Zoo

Other December 2024 News Not Mentioned: On December 4th, it was reported that the zoo broke ground on the new education center, which will take around 1 1/2 years to complete. chevron-right On December 11th, it was reported that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named...

On January 10th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) spotted hyena named Maverick to another unspecified facility. 31K views · 456 reactions | As proud participants in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), we’re committed to safeguarding endangered species by maintaining...

The zoo announced that they will be closed tomorrow, January 10th, due to expected inclement weather. Saint Louis Zoo

On January 7th, the zoo announced their (0.1) fennec fox named Noelle passed away at age 12 the week prior. Phoenix Zoo Also on January 7th, it was reported that once their (0.1) Asian elephant Indu passes, they will be converting all the exhibits to hold more Indian rhinos. It was also...

An alpaca has been born at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, named Aurora. The alpaca, born Wednesday 1st January, has spent the past few days exploring her new home and spending lots of time with her mum Zara. She is on show in the Farm Barns area. Images of the Cria: https://www.facebook.com/noahsarkzoo

Other 2024 News Worth Mentioning: On May 8th, the zoo announced the name of the sifaka, Maxine. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens On June 28th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) blue-eyed black lemur to the Duke Lemur Center in North Carolina. Duke Lemur Center On October 20th...

A 1-month old male spider monkey named Marcel has arrived at the zoo after he was rescued by a drunk driver. Exotic Monkey Rescued, Driver Arrested During Unusual CA Traffic Stop

Happy new year everyone! Since I visited in the last week, I'll start this year off with a few updates from Monday's visit 1. The Tomato Frogs have been phased out :(. 2. Roseate Spoonbills, Scarlet Ibises, and Andean Cock-of-the-Rocks have all been phased out. This leaves the South American...

So... It's been over a year since @DesertRhino150 posted this, and I'd like to continue with their legacy. The questions will remain the same to maintain consistency. What is your personal zoo visit highlight? What is your favourite piece of zoo news of the year? What was your most...

The Creature Conservancy is a zoological facility located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Species at the facility include cougar, clouded leopard, coyote, dingo, common warthog, common kusimanse, Linne's two-toed sloth, scarlet macaw, emu, white-necked raven, great-horned owl, red-footed tortoise...

Starting November 1, 2024, Pangea Park will take over the former Guldborgsund Zoo & Botanical Garden site in Nykøbing Falster. This exciting transition ensures that locals, guests, and tourists can continue experiencing wildlife in the area. The agreement allows Pangea Park to manage the animals...