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Smaggledagle said:
On January 1st, 2023, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine was born.

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On March 25th, the zoo announced its gender (1.0) and name, Sargento.

Sargento | Have you heard? Baby prehensile tailed porcupine has a name! His mother is Triscuit and his father is Sergipe. So we decided to name him Sargento. Get... | By Abilene Zoo | Facebook

On April 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) blue duiker was born which is now on exhibit.

Blue duiker baby | it's a BOY! | By Abilene Zoo | Facebook
 
On July 7th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) capybara named Goomba to the Cape May County Zoo in New Jersey.

Happy 1st Birthday, Goomba! ... - Cape May County Park/Zoo

On August 29th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.60) zebra finches from the Pheonix Animal Rescue in Pennsylvania, and will be on exhibit in a few weeks. It was also announced that the zoo acquired a (0.0.1) ringtail from an unspecified Pennsylvanian zoo.

Abilene Zoo - We are so excited to get these animals back...
 
On September 21st, the zoo announced they have a new masterplan called A Bold Adventure, The facility acquired 22 acres for the project, which will be split up into 4 phases, with those being:

Phase 1 (Wild Encounters & Ferocious Eats): Expanded black rhino exhibit, new amphitheater and event lawn, new African mixed species exhibit (for giraffe and antelope), new 2-story cafe with attached African lion, slender-tailed meerkat, and cheetah exhibits.

Phase 2 (Playful Discovery): A 2nd African mixed species exhibit (same as in Phase 1), a solitary yard for the giraffes, a nursery building for species hatched at the Bird Hatchery.

Phase 3 (Passport to Exploration): Large multi-species exhibits covering 3 different continents (Asian Plains, African Safari, North American Plains) that are accessible either by train (goes throughout all the pastures) or a boardwalk (which will have covered shade, restrooms, and a snack area). 20 species planned, including okapi, sitatunga, bongo, oryx, wildebeest, pygmy hippo, blackbuck, greater kudu, nilgai, lechwe, and sable antelope.

Phase 4 (Growing Wild Minds): New education/animal ambassador building, new entryway, African penguin exhibit.

A Bold Adventure | Since its inception in 1919, Abilene Zoo has been a sought after WILD adventure in the community. Continuing this legacy, A Bold Adventure features four... | By Abilene Zoo | Facebook
 
Smaggledagle said:
On September 21st, the zoo announced they have a new masterplan called A Bold Adventure, The facility acquired 22 acres for the project, which will be split up into 4 phases, with those being:

Phase 1 (Wild Encounters & Ferocious Eats): Expanded black rhino exhibit, new amphitheater and event lawn, new African mixed species exhibit (for giraffe and antelope), new 2-story cafe with attached African lion, slender-tailed meerkat, and cheetah exhibits.

Phase 2 (Playful Discovery): A 2nd African mixed species exhibit (same as in Phase 1), a solitary yard for the giraffes, a nursery building for species hatched at the Bird Hatchery.

Phase 3 (Passport to Exploration): Large multi-species exhibits covering 3 different continents (Asian Plains, African Safari, North American Plains) that are accessible either by train (goes throughout all the pastures) or a boardwalk (which will have covered shade, restrooms, and a snack area). 20 species planned, including okapi, sitatunga, bongo, oryx, wildebeest, pygmy hippo, blackbuck, greater kudu, nilgai, lechwe, and sable antelope.

Phase 4 (Growing Wild Minds): New education/animal ambassador building, new entryway, African penguin exhibit.

A Bold Adventure | Since its inception in 1919, Abilene Zoo has been a sought after WILD adventure in the community. Continuing this legacy, A Bold Adventure features four... | By Abilene Zoo | Facebook
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The Asian field exhibit will have a lot of potential, although focusing on species that aren't catastrophically invasive (nilgai, blackbuck) is probably a better choice. I'm wondering how exactly they are planning to incorporate okapi and pygmy hippopotamuses to this section. I am pretty sure Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge features okapi, so it can be done, but will definitely still be interesting.

The hatchery idea isn't something I can think of that's done anywhere else (except for places with frog rearing rooms), although it likely isn't actually an original concept. It will be a really fascinating way to for people to learn and become enthusiastic about conservation, I expect.
 
Smaggledagle said:
On September 21st, the zoo announced they have a new masterplan called A Bold Adventure, The facility acquired 22 acres for the project, which will be split up into 4 phases, with those being:

Phase 1 (Wild Encounters & Ferocious Eats): Expanded black rhino exhibit, new amphitheater and event lawn, new African mixed species exhibit (for giraffe and antelope), new 2-story cafe with attached African lion, slender-tailed meerkat, and cheetah exhibits.

Phase 2 (Playful Discovery): A 2nd African mixed species exhibit (same as in Phase 1), a solitary yard for the giraffes, a nursery building for species hatched at the Bird Hatchery.

Phase 3 (Passport to Exploration): Large multi-species exhibits covering 3 different continents (Asian Plains, African Safari, North American Plains) that are accessible either by train (goes throughout all the pastures) or a boardwalk (which will have covered shade, restrooms, and a snack area). 20 species planned, including okapi, sitatunga, bongo, oryx, wildebeest, pygmy hippo, blackbuck, greater kudu, nilgai, lechwe, and sable antelope.

Phase 4 (Growing Wild Minds): New education/animal ambassador building, new entryway, African penguin exhibit.

A Bold Adventure | Since its inception in 1919, Abilene Zoo has been a sought after WILD adventure in the community. Continuing this legacy, A Bold Adventure features four... | By Abilene Zoo | Facebook
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The zoo added "A Bold Adventure" masterplan to its website. Some changes/ additions include:

Phase 1: Adding sitatunga into the mixed-species exhibit (giraffe/antelope).

Phase 2: The 2nd African mixed species exhibit will contain greater kudu and oryx (not giraffe/antelope like Phase I as previously stated), adding a new exhibit for spotted hyenas, and adding a new playspace.

Phase 3: More species added to the plan that wasn't covered in the video including impala, gazelles, American bison, pronghorn, gemsbok, addax, and red panda.

Phase 4: Southern tamandua and binturong added to the masterplan (possible new exhibits/ambassador species).

Abilene Zoo - Abilene Zoo's Bond - Proposition A -...
A Bold Adventure – Abilene Zoo
 
Other November 2023 News Not Mentioned:
Zoofan15 said:
Three Fossa pups were born June 19:

Three cheers for Volo and Rico: First fossa pups born at Abilene Zoo

The Abilene Zoo on Monday announced the first births of fossa pups here.

The pups - two males and a female - were born June 19.
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On November 8th, the zoo announced that the fossas were named Rico Jr., Tuve, and Kemba and that they are now on exhibit.

Abilene Zoo - Our fossa pups are OUT ON EXHIBIT! Come by...

Smaggledagle said:
The zoo added "A Bold Adventure" masterplan to its website. Some changes/ additions include:

Phase 1: Adding sitatunga into the mixed-species exhibit (giraffe/antelope).

Phase 2: The 2nd African mixed species exhibit will contain greater kudu and oryx (not giraffe/antelope like Phase I as previously stated), adding a new exhibit for spotted hyenas, and adding a new playspace.

Phase 3: More species added to the plan that wasn't covered in the video including impala, gazelles, American bison, pronghorn, gemsbok, addax, and red panda.

Phase 4: Southern tamandua and binturong added to the masterplan (possible new exhibits/ambassador species).

Abilene Zoo - Abilene Zoo's Bond - Proposition A -...
A Bold Adventure – Abilene Zoo
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Also on November 8th, the zoo announced that the bond had passed through voting.

Abilene Zoo - A Bold Adventure awaits for Abilene Zoo!...

On November 16th, the zoo announced they built a new winter holding building for their (1.0) American alligator Albert which is now open to the public.

Abilene Zoo - Albert is all moved into his new warm...
Abilene Zoo opens new heated holding for beloved alligator - Abilene Zoo
 
Smaggledagle said:
The zoo added "A Bold Adventure" masterplan to its website. Some changes/ additions include:

Phase 1: Adding sitatunga into the mixed-species exhibit (giraffe/antelope).

Phase 2: The 2nd African mixed species exhibit will contain greater kudu and oryx (not giraffe/antelope like Phase I as previously stated), adding a new exhibit for spotted hyenas, and adding a new playspace.

Phase 3: More species added to the plan that wasn't covered in the video including impala, gazelles, American bison, pronghorn, gemsbok, addax, and red panda.

Phase 4: Southern tamandua and binturong added to the masterplan (possible new exhibits/ambassador species).

Abilene Zoo - Abilene Zoo's Bond - Proposition A -...
A Bold Adventure – Abilene Zoo
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Love the ambition.

They continue with southern black rhino into the future?
 
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