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Spent a few hours at Akron today. The zoo was absolutely packed for the inclusion day events.

  • White naped Cranes are back in the former vulture exhibit in Legends
  • Coyotes and red Wolves were the most active I think I've seen them be. The wolves and coyotes would occasionally run up and down the fence with the other ones in the back yard.
  • 2nd exhibit in Madagascar was signed as off exhibit.
  • New signage for the Lemurs is being added in Madagascar.
  • I did notice a sign remains for blue eye lemurs, a species they haven't held in a few years now.
  • Snow Leopard and tigers were no shows
  • No changes to the former Jaguar exhibit yet.
 
CMZman said:
Spent a few hours at Akron today. The zoo was absolutely packed for the inclusion day events.

  • White naped Cranes are back in the former vulture exhibit in Legends
  • Coyotes and red Wolves were the most active I think I've seen them be. The wolves and coyotes would occasionally run up and down the fence with the other ones in the back yard.
  • 2nd exhibit in Madagascar was signed as off exhibit.
  • New signage for the Lemurs is being added in Madagascar.
  • I did notice a sign remains for blue eye lemurs, a species they haven't held in a few years now.
  • Snow Leopard and tigers were no shows
  • No changes to the former Jaguar exhibit yet.
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The cranes are probably placeholders until construction begins. Their temporary removal from the tufted deer habitat will allow for an eventual new female deer to get adjusted before they are reintroduced.
 
TigerValley98 said:
The cranes are probably placeholders until construction begins. Their temporary removal from the tufted deer habitat will allow for an eventual new female deer to get adjusted before they are reintroduced.
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The Asian mixed exhibit was closed for the Avian flu so I'm guessing once they go back there construction might begin on the Snow Leopard expansion.
 
Did a short visit to Akron today. The zoo was absolutely packed due to the lovely weather so I just did two laps. Not too much new, but still a few notes:

  • Lulu the red panda was a no show. Was unable to ask if she was just off exhibit or if she has left the zoo as announced.
  • Padar was the Komodo dragon on exhibit. Is there a set rotation for Jasper and Padar? I keep getting Padar on my visits.
  • Got to see Forrest the North American Porcupine. The zoo said they also recently received a new Prehensile Tail Porcupine as part of the ambassador program.
 
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Notes from todays visit:
  • Tai Lung the snow leopard was a no show
  • Lulu the red panda is still at the zoo.
  • Mixed Exhibit in Legends is reopened. Only saw the geese, no Tufted Deer.
  • A new playground is being built in Zoo Gardens, next to the bathroom building.
  • Viewing shelter for the coyotes is closed off. The coyotes themselves were on exhibit.
  • Tomato Frog in Komodo Kingdom was off exhibit.
  • Padar was the Komodo Dragon on exhibit again.
  • (Happened last visit but forgot to record it then) A Puerto Rican Boa is now on exhibit in Curious Creatures, replacing the Jackson Chameleon.
  • What I believe are the Trumpeter Swans from the Waterfowl pond have moved into the old Jaguar exhibit. There's no signage for the birds so I could be mistaken on the species. I've included a photo below:
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I think the Madagascar Building is going to get renovated in the near future. It is likely becoming a primate building with the lemurs being phased out.
 
TigerValley98 said:
I think the Madagascar Building is going to get renovated in the near future. It is likely becoming a primate building with the lemurs being phased out.
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Probably as part of the Legends renovation this year. Also do you know if the Swans are permanent for the Jaguar exhibit or is someone else coming in?
 
EagleScout610 said:
Notes from todays visit:
  • Tai Lung the snow leopard was a no show
  • Lulu the red panda is still at the zoo.
  • Mixed Exhibit in Legends is reopened. Only saw the geese, no Tufted Deer.
  • A new playground is being built in Zoo Gardens, next to the bathroom building.
  • Viewing shelter for the coyotes is closed off. The coyotes themselves were on exhibit.
  • Tomato Frog in Komodo Kingdom was off exhibit.
  • Padar was the Komodo Dragon on exhibit again.
  • (Happened last visit but forgot to record it then) A Puerto Rican Boa is now on exhibit in Curious Creatures, replacing the Jackson Chameleon.
  • What I believe are the Trumpeter Swans from the Waterfowl pond have moved into the old Jaguar exhibit. There's no signage for the birds so I could be mistaken on the species. I've included a photo below:
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No. The swans are temporary. I think I know what will go into this habitat because they joined a SSP. Time will tell.
 
Went to the zoo today for the “Wear Blue Get in Free” day.
  • Jasper was the Komodo dragon on exhibit today.
  • Coyotes and snow leopard were a no show. The coyote viewing shelter is reopened but part of the glass is covered up
  • Barn owl exhibit is covered up with a sign saying the owl needs privacy.
  • No guineafowl or speke’s gazelle again in Africa, just the white storks.
  • Was finally able to see the golden lion tamarins in Komodo Kingdom
  • Norman the Tufted Deer was back on exhibit.
  • Tomato frog is still off exhibit.
  • Funny story - a couple of people thought the swans were in the wrong exhibit since the entire exhibit is themed to Jaguars still. I wonder if the temple theming will change if jaguars don’t return to the zoo.
 
EagleScout610 said:
Went to the zoo today for the “Wear Blue Get in Free” day.
  • Jasper was the Komodo dragon on exhibit today.
  • Coyotes and snow leopard were a no show. The coyote viewing shelter is reopened but part of the glass is covered up
  • Barn owl exhibit is covered up with a sign saying the owl needs privacy.
  • No guineafowl or speke’s gazelle again in Africa, just the white storks.
  • Was finally able to see the golden lion tamarins in Komodo Kingdom
  • Norman the Tufted Deer was back on exhibit.
  • Tomato frog is still off exhibit.
  • Funny story - a couple of people thought the swans were in the wrong exhibit since the entire exhibit is themed to Jaguars still. I wonder if the temple theming will change if jaguars don’t return to the zoo.
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The jaguar habitat theming will have to change for what is likely going in that habitat. Here is a hint. The likely future resident will not mind the Ohio winters.

Something new is likely going the yard habitat in Pride. The hint is on the map.
 
TigerValley98 said:
The jaguar habitat theming will have to change for what is likely going in that habitat. Here is a hint. The likely future resident will not mind the Ohio winters.

Something new is likely going the yard habitat in Pride. The hint is on the map.
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One more hint for Legends - Bird or mammal?
 
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