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On June 4th, 2022, the zoo announced they have acquired* a (0.1) African crested porcupine named Rebel Quillson.
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*The facility makes no mention if they breed their porcupines or not.
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*The facility makes no mention if they breed their porcupines or not.
On November 7th, 2023, the zoo announced they renamed the facility to The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College.
We are thrilled to announce that in an effort to deepen our connection within our community and recognize the college that we call home, America's Teaching Zoo will be renamed -- The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. The college and community have supported us for 50 years, and we are honored to move into the future with this new name. We also feel inspired by our new logo, which comes from an actual photograph of Ira the lion, who is the king of our campus. This picture was taken last year and when we saw it, we knew immediately that it would be the image to move us into the future. The photograph was morphed into our graphic logo by a student, and that makes the connection that much deeper. We also pay tribute to our home, Moorpark College by the subtle "M" at the bottom of Ira's mane. We hope you celebrate these changes with us as we move into the next 50 years. | The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On December 6th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) spotted hyena named Kadogo passed away at age 21.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On January 24th, 2024, the zoo announced that their (0.1) white-cheeked gibbon named Samantha passed away at age 53.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
We are thrilled to announce that in an effort to deepen our connection within our community and recognize the college that we call home, America's Teaching Zoo will be renamed -- The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. The college and community have supported us for 50 years, and we are honored to move into the future with this new name. We also feel inspired by our new logo, which comes from an actual photograph of Ira the lion, who is the king of our campus. This picture was taken last year and when we saw it, we knew immediately that it would be the image to move us into the future. The photograph was morphed into our graphic logo by a student, and that makes the connection that much deeper. We also pay tribute to our home, Moorpark College by the subtle "M" at the bottom of Ira's mane. We hope you celebrate these changes with us as we move into the next 50 years. | The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On December 6th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) spotted hyena named Kadogo passed away at age 21.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On January 24th, 2024, the zoo announced that their (0.1) white-cheeked gibbon named Samantha passed away at age 53.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On June 7th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 ring-tailed lemurs which are now on exhibit.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On August 5th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) serval named Ibis and a laughing kookaburra named Gumdrop passed away.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On September 21st, it was reported that the zoo will open the expanded tiger exhibit, called Rajah's Retreat, to the public on September 24th.
New tiger retreat roars to life
On October 10th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) lesser hedgehog tenrec from the Los Angeles Zoo in California in August.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2-Zoo-Commission-MINUTES-APPROVED-8.20.24.pdf
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On September 21st, it was reported that the zoo will open the expanded tiger exhibit, called Rajah's Retreat, to the public on September 24th.
New tiger retreat roars to life
On October 10th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (1.0) lesser hedgehog tenrec from the Los Angeles Zoo in California in August.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2-Zoo-Commission-MINUTES-APPROVED-8.20.24.pdf
On December 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) lilac-crested parrot named Sunny, which is an ambassador animal.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On April 24th, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) central bearded dragon named Lizzie, which is on display in the Reptile Room.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On August 17th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a male (1.0) Von der Decken's hornbill from Los Angeles Zoo in California.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3-Zoo-Commission-Animal-Transaction-Report-8.2025.pdf
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On April 24th, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) central bearded dragon named Lizzie, which is on display in the Reptile Room.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
On August 17th, it was announced that the zoo acquired a male (1.0) Von der Decken's hornbill from Los Angeles Zoo in California.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3-Zoo-Commission-Animal-Transaction-Report-8.2025.pdf