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2 Pieces of Early 2024 News Not Mentioned:

On February 25th, the zoo announced they started constructing a revamped Caribbean Cove area which will include an enlarging of the exhibits/creating mixed-species displays, a new educational zone near the Turtle Cove play area, new restrooms, as well as adding in new species such as boat-billed heron, southern tamandua, and toco toucan.

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Caribbean Cove Renovation - Abilene Zoo

On March 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) military macaw named Frank which is now an animal ambassador.

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On April 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) generic giraffe named Pele from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas which is now on exhibit.

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Abilene Zoo welcomes Pele, a new giraffe, to the herd - Abilene Zoo
 
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Piece of June/July 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On June 22nd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a common raven to the Saginaw Children's Zoo in Michigan.

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On July 19th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Pimento was born on July 11th.

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Nile Hippo Expert said:
A 0.1 generic giraffe was born on July 20th to Malaika and Congo.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/help-name-the-abilene-zoos-newest-addition/
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On August 2nd, the zoo announced they named the giraffe Zahara.

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On August 5th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) Mexican spider monkeys from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas and (0.2) spider monkeys (species not specified) from U.S. Fish & Wildlife respectively.

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Abilene Zoo Welcomes Four Baby Spider Monkeys, Victims Of Illegal Pet Trading - Abilene Zoo
 
Piece of September 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On September 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) blue-and-gold macaw named Boyd which is an animal ambassador.

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On October 9th, it was reported that the zoo transferred a (1.0) generic giraffe to the Audubon Zoo in Louisiana.

https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/09/giraffes-return-audubon-zoo-new-orleans

On October 11th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) boa constrictor named Chuck which is an animal ambassador.

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Piece of February 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On February 2nd, it was reported a (1.0) maned wolf named Henry passed away on January 29th at age 11 due to an intestinal blockage.

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On October 17th, the zoo announced they are currently constructing an expanded parking lot.

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On October 21st, the zoo announced they reconstructed 3 exhibits inside the Reptile House for Jameson's mamba/West African gaboon viper, zebra spitting cobra, and black tree monitor.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=518665531153212

On October 30th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) jaguar named Sonnie to another unspecified AZA facility.

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On November 18th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.1) Patagonian cavies to the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas.

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On December 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a curl-crested aracari named Winston from the Dallas World Aquarium in Texas which is now an ambassador animal.

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On January 1st, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a peregrine falcon back into the wild.

7.5K views · 163 reactions | We're all about bettering the lives of wildlife! Our bird rehab team recently rescued a peregrine falcon that had been shot in San Angelo State Park. Many of the pellets were removed, the broken wing was healed and the falcon learned to fly again. We returned to San Angelo to release the falcon and let it return to the wild. We're grateful for Ryan and the team for saving the lives of animals! | Abilene Zoo
Milwaukee Man said:
For the first time since 2011, American bison are back in Abilene. :)

American bison return to Abilene Zoo after 14-year absence
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On February 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) American bison named Leoti which is now on exhibit.

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