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On February 16th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) cockatiels hatched.

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On March 11th, the zoo opened a new electric train to the public.

Join us for the official ribbon cutting for the new electric train tomorrow, Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 AM. Choo! Choo! | By Alexandria Zoological Park | Facebook

On May 3rd, the zoo announced that (2.0) North American river otters were born on March 5th which are now on exhibit.

BABY OTTERS' FIRST SWIM! Mom, Emmy, ventured out with her pups for the first time today. The pups, both males, were born March 5. They currently weigh around 3.5 lbs. | Alexandria Zoological Park |
 
Granted..its over 10 years since I was at Alexandria Zoo but it struck me as an excellent small zoo in a country that doesn`t do "small " zoos all that well really. Obviously I`m not privy to the accreditation process - but to call some of the places that HAVE achieved accreditation "world class" is rather to exaggerate and inflate AZA`s opinion of itself.
 
And just to add more to the above..I notice that AZA accredited Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi last year.Whilst half of that zoo is fine ,the other 50% is below standard (to be kind)...did AZA actually GO there I wonder ?
 
Tim Brown said:
Granted..its over 10 years since I was at Alexandria Zoo but it struck me as an excellent small zoo in a country that doesn`t do "small " zoos all that well really. Obviously I`m not privy to the accreditation process - but to call some of the places that HAVE achieved accreditation "world class" is rather to exaggerate and inflate AZA`s opinion of itself.
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Tim Brown said:
And just to add more to the above..I notice that AZA accredited Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi last year.Whilst half of that zoo is fine ,the other 50% is below standard (to be kind)...did AZA actually GO there I wonder ?
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I don't know much about Alexandria Zoo, but I will say that typically when zoos lose AZA accreditation it is for behind-the-scenes reasons that wouldn't be noticeable to most visitors. It's a lot more common for zoos to run into issues due to deferred maintenance on HVAC/LSS systems, finances, policies, etc., than it is for zoos to lose accreditation over the quality of exhibits. Sometimes, I'm as puzzled as you are over who the AZA chooses to accredit (or not accredit), but I always try to give the benefit of the doubt as there's more to the story none of us are aware of.

I'd also disagree strongly with your notion that the US "doesn't do 'small' zoos all that well". Yes, there are plenty of bad zoos (big and small) in the US, there are also plenty of exceptional small zoos to be found, especially in the northeast. Some of these small zoos have exhibits that would rival those at the biggest and best zoos in the country.
 
 
Other 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On January 30th, the zoo announced they started renovations to the Geoffroy's spider monkey exhibit, with the monkeys moved to the island near the jaguars and black howler monkeys.

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On June 15th, the zoo announced they moved their American white pelicans, glossy ibises, roseate spoonbills, white ibises, and white-faced ibises to exhibits near the Palm Cafe due to exhibit renovations.

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On May 1st, the zoo announced they completed renovations to the Louisiana Habitat aviary, and the birds are back on display.

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On May 11th, the zoo announced that a group of wood ducks hatched, which are on exhibit.

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On August 8th, the zoo announced that 2 hyacinth macaws hatched on April 21st, which are on exhibit. This is the first successful breeding of the macaw species in Alexandria's history.

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On September 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) white-tailed deer from Louisiana Department of Fish & Wildlife after it was confiscated from a private owner.

6.7K views · 202 reactions | We briefly interrupt our jaguar cub daily highlight for you to “fawn” over another new spotted resident. This young white-tailed deer had a tough start, but has a hopeful future at Alexandria Zoo.❤️ This fawn was illegally taken from the wild and raised in a home as a pet. She was confiscated and brought to us by our partners at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Our dedicated health care team treated her for several serious medical issues, and thanks to our team's dedicated care, she is now healing beautifully! Her story is a powerful reminder that wild animals are not pets. Generally, wild animals are better off left where they are found. If you believe you have encountered injured or orphaned wildlife, contact a biologist at their nearest LDWF Regional Office or contact an LDWF licensed wildlife rehabilitator. #AlexandriaZoo #AnimalRescue #LouisianaWildlife #ConservationEducation #AlexandriaLA #AlexandriaZooFawn | Alexandria Zoological Park

* Worth mentioning the zoo received 2 critical violations from the USDA in October 2024, following the deaths of a male (1.0) mandarin duck due to predation (on March 8th), (1.1) sun conures due to predation (on June 13th), a male (1.0) Chilean flamingo due to its foot getting trapped in a wooden post (on July 10th), and a female (0.1) black swan due to drowning, as well as the death of a male (1.0) Campine chicken due to getting bit by a red-rumped agouti.
 
Smaggledagle said:
On September 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) white-tailed deer from Louisiana Department of Fish & Wildlife after it was confiscated from a private owner.

6.7K views · 202 reactions | We briefly interrupt our jaguar cub daily highlight for you to “fawn” over another new spotted resident. This young white-tailed deer had a tough start, but has a hopeful future at Alexandria Zoo.❤️ This fawn was illegally taken from the wild and raised in a home as a pet. She was confiscated and brought to us by our partners at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Our dedicated health care team treated her for several serious medical issues, and thanks to our team's dedicated care, she is now healing beautifully! Her story is a powerful reminder that wild animals are not pets. Generally, wild animals are better off left where they are found. If you believe you have encountered injured or orphaned wildlife, contact a biologist at their nearest LDWF Regional Office or contact an LDWF licensed wildlife rehabilitator. #AlexandriaZoo #AnimalRescue #LouisianaWildlife #ConservationEducation #AlexandriaLA #AlexandriaZooFawn | Alexandria Zoological Park
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On September 19th, the zoo announced they named the deer Fern.

Also on September 19th, the zoo announced they will start construction on a new deck overlooking the jaguar exhibit in the future.

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On October 24th, the zoo announced they acquired another female (0.1) white-tailed deer from Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, which is now on exhibit.

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