They should still have a (1.0) grey-crowned crane named Salem.
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They should still have a (1.0) grey-crowned crane named Salem.
On February 20th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) llama named Shem passed away due to an unpreventable unspecified acute condition.
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Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On March 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) northern caiman lizard named Chewlius Ceasar which will be on exhibit later in 2024.
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On March 25th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) marabou storks named Mrembo and Nzuri which are now on exhibit. The zoo also announced that they moved their African spurred tortoise to the marabou stork exhibit, while its old exhibit was converted for their northern caiman lizard.
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“Undertakers” at the Ark Encounter?
On April 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) barn owl named Sunny which is an animal ambassador.
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On April 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) green anaconda named Wrangler which went on display in the Reptile House in late May.
New Green Anaconda | It's time to unveil the new South American mystery reptile we teased last month! Did you guess correctly? | By Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo | Facebook
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On May 12th, the zoo announced that 2+ brown anoles hatched.
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On May 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a sugar glider named Michael which is an animal ambassador.
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On May 18th, the zoo announced that the northern caiman lizard, along with the previously mentioned brown anoles, are now on display in the Reptile House.
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On May 30th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) giant anteaters which are now on exhibit, though the (0.1) will be transferred to the Eden Zoo at the Creation Museum in Kentucky in the future.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
“Undertakers” at the Ark Encounter?
On April 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) barn owl named Sunny which is an animal ambassador.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On April 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) green anaconda named Wrangler which went on display in the Reptile House in late May.
New Green Anaconda | It's time to unveil the new South American mystery reptile we teased last month! Did you guess correctly? | By Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo | Facebook
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On May 12th, the zoo announced that 2+ brown anoles hatched.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On May 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a sugar glider named Michael which is an animal ambassador.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On May 18th, the zoo announced that the northern caiman lizard, along with the previously mentioned brown anoles, are now on display in the Reptile House.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On May 30th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) giant anteaters which are now on exhibit, though the (0.1) will be transferred to the Eden Zoo at the Creation Museum in Kentucky in the future.
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Woah!
On June 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a great-horned owl named Eclipse which is on exhibit.
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On June 14th, the zoo announced the anteater's name, Doug/Douglas.
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On June 19th, the zoo announced they acquired 20 poison dart frogs of 4 different species (blue, dyeing, green and black, and yellow-banded) which are now on display in the green anaconda exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On June 14th, the zoo announced the anteater's name, Doug/Douglas.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On June 19th, the zoo announced they acquired 20 poison dart frogs of 4 different species (blue, dyeing, green and black, and yellow-banded) which are now on display in the green anaconda exhibit.
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The Zoo in the Creation Museum isn’t still complete yet, therefore 0.1 Quinn still remains at Ark encounter.
On July 9 the zoo has announced the addition of Dan the eastern glass lizard who was acquired last fall.
In August 9 the zoo has announced the birth of Gravel, a southern three banded armadillo. Gravel’s father is Boulder and its mother is Pebbles. On August 14 it was revealed that Gravel is male.
The park introduced yellow anaconda Snuggles on August 12.
On July 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired (0.5) domestic guinea pigs named Biscotti, Gingersnap, Macaroon, Samoa, and Snickerdoodle which are on exhibit.
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On July 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) St. Cross x Katahdin sheep cross named Ramoth which is on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On July 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) St. Cross x Katahdin sheep cross named Ramoth which is on exhibit.
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On September 13th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Von der Decken's hornbill named Kip which is on exhibit.
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On September 16th, the zoo announced they acquired 2+ green anoles which are on display in the brown anole/northern caiman lizard exhibit.
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On October 15th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) inland bearded dragon named Iroh which is an animal ambassador.
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On October 18th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 curl-crested aracaris named Rose and Rufus which are on display in the Monument Walk area.
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On November 19th, the zoo announced they upgraded the giant anteater exhibit to include year-round indoor viewing.
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On December 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) grey-crowned crane named Reina which is now rotating with the facility's male Salem on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) grey-crowned crane named Reina which is now rotating with the facility's male Salem on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 11th, the zoo announced they built a new barn inside the emu exhibit.
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On December 16th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 greater rheas named Rumba, Samba, and Tango which are now on exhibit.
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On December 17th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 lace monitors named Dino and Nugget from Toad Ranch in Missouri which will be animal ambassadors in the future.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 16th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 greater rheas named Rumba, Samba, and Tango which are now on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 17th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 lace monitors named Dino and Nugget from Toad Ranch in Missouri which will be animal ambassadors in the future.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 19th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) bald eagle named General Boone from the Letcher County Extension Office in Kentucky.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On December 30th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) llama named Japheth passed away.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On January 21st, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats named Rosemary and Sage which are now on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On January 21st, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats named Rosemary and Sage which are now on exhibit.
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On January 13th, 2025, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) southern three-banded armadillo named Boulder from the Creation Zoo at the Creation Museum in Kentucky. The zoo also announced they temporarily transferred (1.0) southern three-banded armadillo Gravel to the Creation Zoo.
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On February 12th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) spiny-tailed monitors named Tator and Packy from Toad Ranch in Missouri which are now on exhibit.
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On February 22nd, the zoo announced a male (1.0) dromedary camel named Gomer passed away at age 19 on February 20th due to cancer.
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On April 4th, the zoo announced they acquired 6 domestic rats named Cassiopeia, Chum, Esca, Muriel, Pip, and Ratilda, respectively, which are ambassador animals.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On July 10th, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) Nigerian Dwarf goat named Abraham passed away due to arthritis.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On August 6th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats named Ginger and Juniper respectively, which are on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On August 22nd, the zoo announced they built a new play structure inside the domestic goat exhibit.
3.2K views · 212 reactions | Yesterday was World Goat Day And our herd is celebrating by enjoying their brand new play structure. Anyone who keeps goats knows that they like to be elevated. So, our Zoo Facilities team built some platforms with ramps and a balance beam in their pasture for extra play space. They seem to be loving it! | Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On April 4th, the zoo announced they acquired 6 domestic rats named Cassiopeia, Chum, Esca, Muriel, Pip, and Ratilda, respectively, which are ambassador animals.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On July 10th, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) Nigerian Dwarf goat named Abraham passed away due to arthritis.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On August 6th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats named Ginger and Juniper respectively, which are on exhibit.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On August 22nd, the zoo announced they built a new play structure inside the domestic goat exhibit.
3.2K views · 212 reactions | Yesterday was World Goat Day And our herd is celebrating by enjoying their brand new play structure. Anyone who keeps goats knows that they like to be elevated. So, our Zoo Facilities team built some platforms with ramps and a balance beam in their pasture for extra play space. They seem to be loving it! | Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo
On February 19th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Kimberly rock monitors named Archie and Ptera from Toad Ranch in Missouri, which are on exhibit.
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On April 11th, the zoo announced they renovated the ambassador animal stage.
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On April 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) eastern indigo snake named Onyx, which is an ambassador animal.
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On June 5th, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) southern three-banded armadillo named Dave was born on April 29th.
Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo