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[Aardwolf]

The zoo has received a pair of Black Swans on an SSP recommendation. There names are Cyrus and Suzie and are on display on the pond by the land of change boardwalk.

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Kind of odd, considering black swans are not and never have been an SSP

(that’s a swipe at the zoo’s social media page, not at you for reporting what they wrote)

 

[Haliaeetus]

Arrival of 1.0 White-nosed Coati called ONYX.
Brevard Zoo on Instagram: "Meet Onyx the white-nosed coati! Last week, we welcomed this male coati to our Zoo as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan to support a genetically diverse population of white-nosed coatis in AZA-accredited organizations. Coatis are a unique, female-dominated species, meaning male coatis live away from female coatis in their natural range until breeding season comes along. For now, Onyx is living in solitude in our Rainforest Revealed loop, but he will join the rest of our coati crew in January! Have you spotted Onyx yet?"

 

[King of Komodo Dragons]

The zoo has received 2 new Red Kangaroos including a breeding male and 3 western grey kangaroos, the first time the zoo has had this species.

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[Haliaeetus]

Brevard Zoo has taken in care 2 Black-handed Spider Monkeys seized by the customs to illegal owners.
Brevard Zoo on Instagram: "This #GivingTuesday, we’re proud to share that our Zoo has answered a call that’s unfortunately become increasingly familiar: To care for two black-handed spider monkey babies, Fernando and Honey, who were confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Your support makes it possible for us to help victims like Fernando and Honey. Will you help us continue this work? Donate now - link in our profile! Donations will be matched by generous donors - up to $30,000! Our Zoo is always open to answering the call to help spider monkeys like Fernando and Honey – but we wish these babies, who are just a few months old, could’ve grown up with their family groups. You can read more about Fernando and Honey, who have begun slow introductions with the rest of our troop, over on our blog (link in our profile). "