A.J. for all intense purposes will not be a realistic candidate for a breeding bull. At 4 years of age he is simply way too young to be an acceptable mate for a mature seasoned cow and even her daughter is out of his league...alltogether. I do hope the AZA SSP takes note of this....
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He's almost five, but yes it will be quite a while before he'll be mature enough to breed both cows. Perhaps he stands a better chance breeding Kamara initially in the coming years, as she's essentially his age; but he'll certainly need the time for the mature cow, Ayana.
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A 1.0 Addax calf named Henri was born recently.
Critically endangered antelope born at Blank Park Zoo
Critically endangered antelope born at Blank Park Zoo
Other First Half 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On January 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Bactrian camel to San Francisco Zoo in California on December 16th, 2024.
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25188/JtZooAg11625
On March 19th, the zoo announced that a red-capped cardinal hatched, which is on display in the Discovery Center.
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On April 2nd, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) four-toed hedgehog to Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts.
Buttonwood Park Zoo
On May 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Scooter from Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois, which is on exhibit.
Blank Park Zoo
On June 22nd, the zoo announced they installed new signs throughout the facility and parking lot.
Blank Park Zoo
On June 6th, the zoo announced they helped headstart and released 55 Blanding's turtles back into the wild.
8.8K views · 195 reactions | This week, we took a major step forward for native wildlife conservation in Iowa. In partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and... | By Blank Park Zoo | Facebook
8.8K views · 195 reactions | This week, we took a major step forward for native wildlife conservation in Iowa. In partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and... | By Blank Park Zoo | Facebook
On January 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Bactrian camel to San Francisco Zoo in California on December 16th, 2024.
https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25188/JtZooAg11625
On March 19th, the zoo announced that a red-capped cardinal hatched, which is on display in the Discovery Center.
Blank Park Zoo
On April 2nd, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) four-toed hedgehog to Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts.
Buttonwood Park Zoo
On May 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Scooter from Lincoln Park Zoo in Illinois, which is on exhibit.
Blank Park Zoo
On June 22nd, the zoo announced they installed new signs throughout the facility and parking lot.
Blank Park Zoo
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1.0 Japanese Macaque "Taro" was born June 17th.
Blank Park Zoo welcomes baby Japanese macaque | weareiowa.com
Blank Park Zoo welcomes baby Japanese macaque | weareiowa.com
Tawny frogmouth chick hatched June 23:
The female chick has been named ‘Twig’ and will be on display soon in the Australia exhibit:
Blank Park Zoo welcomes newly hatched tawny frogmouth | weareiowa.com
The female chick has been named ‘Twig’ and will be on display soon in the Australia exhibit:
Blank Park Zoo welcomes newly hatched tawny frogmouth | weareiowa.com
According to this recent article, the zoo is planning to break ground on construction for the Wild Iowa part of the campaign this Thursday (November 6th).
I should also mention that this groundbreaking ceremony will be used to kick off and celebrate the zoo’s 60th anniversary!
Source: Blank Park Zoo announces new exhibit showcasing Iowa wildlife
Other Late Summer / September 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On July 27th, the zoo announced they renovated the Critter Corner area, which reopened to the public.
Blank Park Zoo
On September 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a group of lined seahorses from an unspecified facility in North Carolina, which are on display outside the Discovery Center.
Blank Park Zoo
On September 29th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1f) trumpeter swan named Miso to Topeka Zoo in Kansas.
Blank Park Zoo
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On November 12th, the zoo launched a new website to the public.
Blank Park Zoo
Conservation, Education & Recreation | Des Moines, Iowa | Blank Park Zoo
Sometime in 2025, the zoo updated its map, and soft-announced that a new exhibit for their red river hogs will open next to the new African lion exhibit in 2026.
Zoo Map | Blank Park Zoo
On August 7th, it was announced that the zoo helped headstart and release 56 Blanding's turtles back into the wilds of Iowa.
Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo
On July 27th, the zoo announced they renovated the Critter Corner area, which reopened to the public.
Blank Park Zoo
On September 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a group of lined seahorses from an unspecified facility in North Carolina, which are on display outside the Discovery Center.
Blank Park Zoo
On September 29th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1f) trumpeter swan named Miso to Topeka Zoo in Kansas.
Blank Park Zoo
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On November 12th, the zoo launched a new website to the public.
Blank Park Zoo
Conservation, Education & Recreation | Des Moines, Iowa | Blank Park Zoo
Sometime in 2025, the zoo updated its map, and soft-announced that a new exhibit for their red river hogs will open next to the new African lion exhibit in 2026.
Zoo Map | Blank Park Zoo