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TigerValley98 said:
What I heard from the Akron Zoo: The (new) bird habitat (in Wild Asia) is unfortunately on hold indefinitely. Any changes to Legends of the Wild will be shared over the next year or so.
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I wonder what changed the plans, as I was told by an employee last year it was likely happening this year
 
Toledo Zoo Guide said:
Is there any news about the new giraffe exhibit and what other animals will be in the expansion of the Pride of Africa?
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From an article last year -

In 2028, the zoo will open a giraffe conservation center that will also include ostriches, wildebeests and a small animal exhibit. Piekarz said there will be several viewing and animal-feeding areas for patrons, along with a play area for kids, restrooms and concessions.

I believe a rhino exhibit is also coming.
 
CMZman said:
From an article last year -

In 2028, the zoo will open a giraffe conservation center that will also include ostriches, wildebeests and a small animal exhibit. Piekarz said there will be several viewing and animal-feeding areas for patrons, along with a play area for kids, restrooms and concessions.

I believe a rhino exhibit is also coming.
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I still wish there were more species, as the main safari exhibit is a combined 4.3 acres.
Also, the Rhino exhibit will probably be in phase 3.
 
Baryonyx said:
I still wish there were more species, as the main safari exhibit is a combined 4.3 acres.
Also, the Rhino exhibit will probably be in phase 3.
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I think there will be more species. These are the confirmed species. Remember. We are still waiting for the formal announcement which should come by fall. It will take two years to construct. They want it completed by Fall 2027 to get the residents in and adjusted.
 
Went to Akron today -
  • No change to the former Jaguar exhibit.
  • Former vulture/tahr exhibit is taped off with signage removed.
  • The glass looking into the snow leopard exhibit from the second has been covered over as TigerValley predicted. This makes me wonder if the new resident has already arrived and they're just not telling us what it is yet.
  • Signage for the tragopans at the garden view place has been taken down, as had the signage for the macaws at Legends. I wonder if they've moved to Legends permanently.
  • No changes to the Madagascar building, now called the Primate Building.
  • Species in African mixed exhibit are still gazelle, stork, and guinea fowl. Not sure what species is depicted on the map, but no changes.
 
CMZman said:
Went to Akron today -
  • No change to the former Jaguar exhibit.
  • Former vulture/tahr exhibit is taped off with signage removed.
  • The glass looking into the snow leopard exhibit from the second has been covered over as TigerValley predicted. This makes me wonder if the new resident has already arrived and they're just not telling us what it is yet.
  • Signage for the tragopans at the garden view place has been taken down, as had the signage for the macaws at Legends. I wonder if they've moved to Legends permanently.
  • No changes to the Madagascar building, now called the Primate Building.
  • Species in African mixed exhibit are still gazelle, stork, and guinea fowl. Not sure what species is depicted on the map, but no changes.
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The bird signs might be down because they are off-habitat. The macaw habitat is in need of mesh replacement. It has been 20 years.
 
CMZman said:
Went to Akron today -
  • No change to the former Jaguar exhibit.
  • Former vulture/tahr exhibit is taped off with signage removed.
  • The glass looking into the snow leopard exhibit from the second has been covered over as TigerValley predicted. This makes me wonder if the new resident has already arrived and they're just not telling us what it is yet.
  • Signage for the tragopans at the garden view place has been taken down, as had the signage for the macaws at Legends. I wonder if they've moved to Legends permanently.
  • No changes to the Madagascar building, now called the Primate Building.
  • Species in African mixed exhibit are still gazelle, stork, and guinea fowl. Not sure what species is depicted on the map, but no changes.
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The new species for that Legends habitat is probably not there yet. The habitat needs renovated. A temporary resident is likely.
 
Legends of the Wild Renovations Request for Proposals Construction Services Request for Proposals | Akron Zoo

The snow leopard habitat is going to be enlarged into the neighboring habitat. I now suspect the new SSP species that will eventually come to the zoo will go in the former jaguar habitat at some point. Penguin Point and the waterfowl habitat are also getting upgrades.
 
TigerValley98 said:
Legends of the Wild Renovations Request for Proposals Construction Services Request for Proposals | Akron Zoo

The snow leopard habitat is going to be enlarged into the neighboring habitat. I now suspect the new SSP species that will eventually come to the zoo will go in the former jaguar habitat at some point. Penguin Point and the waterfowl habitat are also getting upgrades.
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I'm glad they plan on expanding the snow leopard exhibit. Compared to the other big cat exhibits (Lion, tiger, and fmr Jaguar) they seemed to have the smaller exhibit. Of course the current exhibit isn't a problem with Tai Lung, who tends to sleep alot, but I can imagine if they want to breed snow leopards in the future its definetly needed
 
TigerValley98 said:
In the zoo's latest podcast, the zoo said Legends of the Wild will go under renovations next year. Curious Creatures will get reimagined later in the decade. Dinosaurs, giraffes, and the new hospital were also briefly mentioned.

Uproar Podcast | Akron Zoo
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I must admit I had a bit of an old feeling when they said "Reptile that used to be at the zoo" and my first guess was "Chinese Crocodile" which was correct haha.
 
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