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Persephone said:
They lost AZA accreditation.
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It's always slightly disappointing to see a zoo lose its long-standing AZA-accreditation, but in a way also a positive thing as there are many zoos that need to dramatically improve to regain accreditation and hopefully Bramble Park Zoo does just that. It's a very old, more than 110 year-old facility and there are obviously numerous issues with many animal exhibits. The zoo had been accredited since 1993, but standards have increased in recent years and that's a good thing.

This article has more information:

Bramble Park Zoo Receives Accolades and Faces Challenges: A Look at the 2024 Accreditation Visiting Committee Report
 
Other July/September 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On July 25th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 25 wood ducks back into the wild.

21K views · 284 reactions | Woodie Release | Today keepers released 25 rehabilitated wood duck ducklings into our Large Pond at the rear of the Zoo to be free! These duckings came in as orphans from... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook

On September 11th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 red-tailed hawks and a Swainson's hawk back into the wild.

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2.7K views · 66 reactions | Hawk release number 3 today! This time a swainsons hawk was released by Shawn and Adrian Gilman. This hawk was recently brought to us from the... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook
Smaggledagle said:
On November 28th, the zoo announced they are planning to renovate the grey wolf exhibit in 2024, adding a new holding building that is double the size of the previous one, running water, and a glass viewing area.

Calling all wolf lovers In 2024 the... - Bramble Park Zoo
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On July 16th, it was reported that the zoo received a $60,000 grant towards the grey wolf renovations.

Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades

Persephone said:
They lost AZA accreditation.
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snowleopard said:
It's always slightly disappointing to see a zoo lose its long-standing AZA-accreditation, but in a way also a positive thing as there are many zoos that need to dramatically improve to regain accreditation and hopefully Bramble Park Zoo does just that. It's a very old, more than 110 year-old facility and there are obviously numerous issues with many animal exhibits. The zoo had been accredited since 1993, but standards have increased in recent years and that's a good thing.

This article has more information:

Bramble Park Zoo Receives Accolades and Faces Challenges: A Look at the 2024 Accreditation Visiting Committee Report
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On September 26th, the zoo officially responded to losing accreditation, saying they lost it because some exhibits and holding areas were not up to the AZA's standard (though they do clarify it still matches with the USDA standard). The facility is currently working on a plan to address the issues raised by the AZA and regain accreditation in the future.

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Bramble Park Zoo Responds to AZA Accreditation Decision
 
Smaggledagle said:
Other July/September 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On July 25th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 25 wood ducks back into the wild.

21K views · 284 reactions | Woodie Release | Today keepers released 25 rehabilitated wood duck ducklings into our Large Pond at the rear of the Zoo to be free! These duckings came in as orphans from... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook

On September 11th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 red-tailed hawks and a Swainson's hawk back into the wild.

Bramble Park Zoo
2.7K views · 66 reactions | Hawk release number 3 today! This time a swainsons hawk was released by Shawn and Adrian Gilman. This hawk was recently brought to us from the... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook


On July 16th, it was reported that the zoo received a $60,000 grant towards the grey wolf renovations.

Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades




On September 26th, the zoo officially responded to losing accreditation, saying they lost it because some exhibits and holding areas were not up to the AZA's standard (though they do clarify it still matches with the USDA standard). The facility is currently working on a plan to address the issues raised by the AZA and regain accreditation in the future.

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Bramble Park Zoo Responds to AZA Accreditation Decision
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Just wondering ....!? Does AZA have provisions for assisting zoos that are looking to get accredited first time or those like Bramble Park Zoo that have lost their accredition helping them to regain it by assisting them with consultants from accredited institutions in their area of operation?
 
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On October 5th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 bald eagles back into the wild.

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On January 1st, 2025, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a northern saw-whet owl back into the wild.

3.5K views · 91 reactions | Zoo staff that worked today celebrated the end of the New Years Day work day with a release of a northern saw whet owl!! This tiny and adorable little... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook

On December 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) DeBrazza's monkey named Bomani which is now on exhibit.

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2 Pieces of January 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On January 23rd, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a (1.0) rough-legged hawk back into the wild.

2.3K views · 56 reactions | Since we have a little break with our bitter cold weather we thought it would be a great day for a release! Today we released a rough legged hawk after a... | By Bramble Park Zoo | Facebook

On January 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) black-and-white ruffed lemur named John Cleese to the Micke Grove Zoo in California.

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On March 6th, the zoo announced their (0.1) domestic pony (breed not specified) passed away at ~30 years.
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On March 25th, it was reported that the zoo acquired (2.0) Himalayan red pandas named Piercy and Lino in late January, 2 red-tailed hawks from an unspecified rehab facility in January, a (1.0) siamang named Stormy in December, a (1.0) swift fox named Cheya which are all now on exhibit, as well as 2+? red-billed blue magpies and 2+? whistling ducks (species not specified) which will be on display in the coming weeks. It was also reported that 2+? red kangaroos were born which are on exhibit.

Bramble Park Zoo Welcomes Spring and New Arrivals: A Zoo Update
 
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