I'm confused, I don't see any mention of the wolves there. Perhaps I'm missing something?
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I'm confused, I don't see any mention of the wolves there. Perhaps I'm missing something?
A Common Marmoset is being housed at the zoo after being confiscated from a woman. The marmoset (an illegal pet in Connecticut) scratched the daughter of the woman, which led to authorities taking the monkey from the woman.
Monkey Scratch Gets Mom in Trouble | NBC Connecticut
Monkey Scratch Gets Mom in Trouble | NBC Connecticut
BeardsleyZooFan -- I am sorry to do this on a public forum, but is there anyway you could private message me? I tried to with you, but couldn't do to your settings. I wanted to share news with you that's related to this zoo. Thanks!
The zoo has been closed for the past three days, as some areas still need to be shoveled free of snow, and the walkways remain icy and slippery.
The notice of the Red Wolves being off-exhibit has been removed, and there was a bowl of meat in the exhibit; however, no wolves were out. I'm guessing the wolf/wolves are still a bit uncomfortable in their new exhibit, or chose to stay warm indoors.
The llama wasn't seen today, but I doubt he's been moved for Pampas Plains construction to start because not only did Gulo gulo's article display a recent photo of the llama, but the snowstorms would have halted any construction.
I wasn't able to get updates from the Farmyard or Rainforest, as I didn't visit those areas.
The notice of the Red Wolves being off-exhibit has been removed, and there was a bowl of meat in the exhibit; however, no wolves were out. I'm guessing the wolf/wolves are still a bit uncomfortable in their new exhibit, or chose to stay warm indoors.
The llama wasn't seen today, but I doubt he's been moved for Pampas Plains construction to start because not only did Gulo gulo's article display a recent photo of the llama, but the snowstorms would have halted any construction.
I wasn't able to get updates from the Farmyard or Rainforest, as I didn't visit those areas.
The new pair of Red Wolves have still not ventured out of their holding area yet, but they can be viewed on a TV in WOLF attached to a camera in their holding area. The male is from the Wolf Conservation Center in New York, and is reportedly very large for the species.
The zoo is planning to break ground on Pampas Plains once the snow melts; it is unlikely that the exhibit will be ready by summer.
In the barn's bird holding area, there is cardboard that attempts to block viewing into the exhibit, but you are still able to peek through. A pair of Snowy Owls are being held in there; based off of my observation that the owl exhibit was empty, and from a magazine article I read involving Snowy Owls in CT (including the zoo), this is likely a new pair of owls, although it could be the pair the zoo had.
The zoo is planning to break ground on Pampas Plains once the snow melts; it is unlikely that the exhibit will be ready by summer.
In the barn's bird holding area, there is cardboard that attempts to block viewing into the exhibit, but you are still able to peek through. A pair of Snowy Owls are being held in there; based off of my observation that the owl exhibit was empty, and from a magazine article I read involving Snowy Owls in CT (including the zoo), this is likely a new pair of owls, although it could be the pair the zoo had.
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I had heard that one of the White-Bellied Caiques had died. Considering that I had only been seeing one before I got this news, it's possible that both of the zoo's caiques died.
Notes from last weekend:
The new Red Wolves have been on exhibit since late March. The zoo doesn't plan on an official press release for them, unless they have pups.
Most of the prairie dogs are back on exhibit and the peccaries are now on exhibit as well.
The Snowy Owl exhibit suffered some "structural integrity" during the winter; they are temporarily being held in the outdoor howler monkey enclosure.
The Barn Owls are nesting, and we might be lucky enough to have some chicks this year!
The stage in the farmyard is undergoing renovations to become more of an amphitheater.
The Greater Rheas weren't on exhibit. I couldn't even find them in their indoor housing.
Both the goat and duck feeding machines have been removed.
The Redheads and Call Ducks were not on exhibit.
I can confirm that both of the White-Bellied Caiques have died.
They were quite old. It is unknown if they will be replaced, which is a shame, as they were easily the most charismatic birds in the building.
The Pygmy Marmoset exhibit was boarded up, and is undergoing renovations. I'll post a photo shortly with a description of the project.
The new Red Wolves have been on exhibit since late March. The zoo doesn't plan on an official press release for them, unless they have pups.
Most of the prairie dogs are back on exhibit and the peccaries are now on exhibit as well.
The Snowy Owl exhibit suffered some "structural integrity" during the winter; they are temporarily being held in the outdoor howler monkey enclosure.
The Barn Owls are nesting, and we might be lucky enough to have some chicks this year!
The stage in the farmyard is undergoing renovations to become more of an amphitheater.
The Greater Rheas weren't on exhibit. I couldn't even find them in their indoor housing.
Both the goat and duck feeding machines have been removed.
The Redheads and Call Ducks were not on exhibit.
I can confirm that both of the White-Bellied Caiques have died.
They were quite old. It is unknown if they will be replaced, which is a shame, as they were easily the most charismatic birds in the building.The Pygmy Marmoset exhibit was boarded up, and is undergoing renovations. I'll post a photo shortly with a description of the project.
Here is the project description.
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2.2 North American River Otter pups have been born:
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Checking the River otter pups :
Otters Pups Get First Checkup at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - ZooBorns
Otters Pups Get First Checkup at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - ZooBorns
The mother of the otter pups, Necedah, is just starting to bring the pups outside for swimming lessons. She takes them out when she pleases, so there are still often times when only the father, Rizzo, is on exhibit.
I've only seen one Gray Fox recently; the other one might have died, although I'll have to look further into this.
Much of the Rainforest was replanted, including the aviary, Goeldi's Monkey, GLT, and Ocelot enclosures.
The Pygmy Marmoset exhibit was completely removed, and construction will soon start on the new habitat. It should be completed relatively soon. Meanwhile, the zoo's marmoset, Weechie, is in the Animal Care Clinic.
I wasn't able to visit the farmyard, so I have no new updates from there. However, the Snowy Owls are still behind the Rainforest.
I've only seen one Gray Fox recently; the other one might have died, although I'll have to look further into this.
Much of the Rainforest was replanted, including the aviary, Goeldi's Monkey, GLT, and Ocelot enclosures.
The Pygmy Marmoset exhibit was completely removed, and construction will soon start on the new habitat. It should be completed relatively soon. Meanwhile, the zoo's marmoset, Weechie, is in the Animal Care Clinic.
I wasn't able to visit the farmyard, so I have no new updates from there. However, the Snowy Owls are still behind the Rainforest.
On Earth Day (April 22nd), Diageo North America contributed 700 hours of community service at the zoo, mainly working in the New England Farmyard. They enhanced the rabbit and goat exhibits, painted the giant cow statue, mulched the flowerbeds, and helped build the amphitheater.
Diageo Employees Spend 700 Hours Restoring Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo -- NORWALK, Conn., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Diageo Employees Spend 700 Hours Restoring Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo -- NORWALK, Conn., April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Loreta, a Yellow-Naped Amazon in the Education Department, has just died.
Camels have also returned to give rides, from now until Labor Day. The zoo brought in 3 camels this time.
Camels have also returned to give rides, from now until Labor Day. The zoo brought in 3 camels this time.
About a month ago, someone's vlog included a trip to Beardsley. By watching their videos, I found out some new stuff has happened since my last visit, over a month ago.
Red Wolf pups were born on May 8th. The father is Moose, and is 4 years old, and the mother is Salty, and she is 7 years old.
The Greater Rheas have been moved from their exhibit in the farmyard, and they are in a holding pen behind the llama exhibit, but are still viewable from a distance (this probably explains why I didn't see the rheas in April).
There are still both 2 Gray Foxes and 3 Barn Owls, despite my former doubts.
The Snowy Owls were still in the howler monkey exhibit, though this may have changed.
Guinea Hog piglets were born in early May.
The Nigerian Dwarf Goat kids have still not left for Roger Williams Park Zoo. I am assuming that once RWPZ finishes their barnyard, the 5 kids will leave.
There are still other species of Poison Dart Frogs (such as Blue) other than the Green-and-Black.
A new, more realistic-looking mural is in place for the Pygmy Marmoset exhibit renovation. It unfortunately doesn't look like the exhibit will be getting any larger.
Red Wolf pups were born on May 8th. The father is Moose, and is 4 years old, and the mother is Salty, and she is 7 years old.
The Greater Rheas have been moved from their exhibit in the farmyard, and they are in a holding pen behind the llama exhibit, but are still viewable from a distance (this probably explains why I didn't see the rheas in April).
There are still both 2 Gray Foxes and 3 Barn Owls, despite my former doubts.
The Snowy Owls were still in the howler monkey exhibit, though this may have changed.
Guinea Hog piglets were born in early May.
The Nigerian Dwarf Goat kids have still not left for Roger Williams Park Zoo. I am assuming that once RWPZ finishes their barnyard, the 5 kids will leave.
There are still other species of Poison Dart Frogs (such as Blue) other than the Green-and-Black.
A new, more realistic-looking mural is in place for the Pygmy Marmoset exhibit renovation. It unfortunately doesn't look like the exhibit will be getting any larger.
Article about the Red wolf-breeding :
Connecticut's Only Zoo Now Home to Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups! - ZooBorns
Connecticut's Only Zoo Now Home to Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups! - ZooBorns
While the press release from the zoo's website contains the same information about the Red Wolf pups, it also contains information about the 6 Guinea Hog piglets (found near the end of the article).
Baby Boom: Four Red Wolf Pups and Six Guinea Hog Piglets Born | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
ZooLover4Life
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I wish they'd make the rain forest so it doesn't smell so bad! It's AWFUL! It's too bad because it's a really nice exhibit. I've been to the rain forest in central park zoo and it doesn't smell bad like that. Maybe some air recirculates or something. I don't even go inside anymore because it smells so bad. Really like the zoo other than that.