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ThylacineAlive said:
They already have JungleWorld.

~Thylo
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Agreed. Malaysian Archipelago - plus gharials - was the original theme.
It would be nice, however, if they converted the building currently labeled a “classroom - the one on the south side of the Hamadryas baboon exhibit - into a climatically controlled , year round building, for smaller marsupials with vivariums for Oceanic reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. And reintroducing kangaroo and wallaby to their former habitat
I think this was the original intent prior to Covid.
The building of which I refer was definitely planned to hold animals - though of eclectic zoogeographic species - when PPZ was renovated in the 90s.
Getting back to Jungle World, ..What do you believe will replace the Amir leopards in their former exhibit? ,
 
RaptorFan9000 said:
What I mean for Islands of Indonesia is Orangutans, Gibbon Islands on Cope Lake, Sun Bear Forest, Clouded Leopard Canopy, etc
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You can put cloudies in the JW leopard enclosure and, for orangutans, there's other spots they can go

We're going into spec here but a good spot IMO would be the former Skyfari building be the Southern Boulevard entrance. The whole area is about an acre so you can have orangs, siamangs, and move the tapirs there.
 
tigris115 said:
You can put cloudies in the JW leopard enclosure and, for orangutans, there's other spots they can go

We're going into spec here but a good spot IMO would be the former Skyfari building be the Southern Boulevard entrance. The whole area is about an acre so you can have orangs, siamangs, and move the tapirs there.
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When Jungle World was originally planned they were to have a separate facility to the north end of the entrance for orangutan. That plan never came to fruition due to budgetary constraints
Then an orangutan facility was envisioned for Central Park in a building that was formerly the Monkey House but is now some sort of audio/ visual center but that was never realized.
I, too, would like to see Orangutan -a signature species at BZ since it’s inception in the 19th Century - returned to ANY of the WCS facilities - with the Bronx being the most likely
 
Don Majeski said:
When Jungle World was originally planned they were to have a separate facility to the north end of the entrance for orangutan. That plan never came to fruition due to budgetary constraints
Then an orangutan facility was envisioned for Central Park in a building that was formerly the Monkey House but is now some sort of audio/ visual center but that was never realized.
I, too, would like to see Orangutan -a signature species at BZ since it’s inception in the 19th Century - returned to ANY of the WCS facilities - with the Bronx being the most likely
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There were other factors besides budgetary constraints - Jim Doherty, the zoo's old curator didn't want orangutans inside 24/7, and the site where orangutans would have been situated is now a major cogeneration plant which powers a good chunk of the zoo.

This should really be a separate thread instead of clogging the news thread.
 
StoppableSan said:
There were other factors besides budgetary constraints - Jim Doherty, the zoo's old curator didn't want orangutans inside 24/7, and the site where orangutans would have been situated is now a major cogeneration plant which powers a good chunk of the zoo.

This should really be a separate thread instead of clogging the news thread.
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You are right . Everyone got off on a tangent here.
Hopefully, someday, they’ll return
Never say never ..
 
Piece of April/May 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On April 30th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.0) Von der Decken's hornbills to Central Park Zoo in New York in late December 2024.

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squid boy said:
It has been reported on the zoo's Instagram that a baby American bison was born on April 22 but the gender was not specified
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "Look what arrived just in time for Earth Day! We recently welcomed our first American bison birth of the season on April 22. In this video, the new mother bonds with the calf away from the herd. At this stage, bison moms are very protective of their offspring. As part of our animal care programs, each calf undergoes a neonatal exam in its first few days of life, including a general health exam, vaccinations, and tagging for future identification in the herd. Young bison calves are easily identified by their orange-red coats which also gives them their nickname, ‘red dogs’. Their hair will grow darker as they mature, and they will also grow horns and develop their characteristic shoulder hump. Next time you pass the bison exhibit, see if you can spot the youngster among the herd!"
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On May 9th, the zoo officially sexed the bison as (0.1).

21K views · 1K reactions | See the first bison calf of the season | Important bison calf update! Our first bison calf of the season, born on Earth Day, April 22, is doing great! Currently weighing around 60 lbs, the calf... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook

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On June 6th, the zoo announced that 7 more American bison were born throughout spring 2025 which are all on exhibit.

18K views · 804 reactions | Need an instant mood booster? In this video, watch as our bison calves release some energy. Newborn bison calves can stand within minutes of birth and... | By Bronx Zoo | Facebook
 
The zoo has reported on their Instagram that 11 Markhor kids were born this spring so far. The Bronx zoo also has the largest herd of Turkmenian Markhor which I didn't know
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "Hoof it over to the Wild Asia Monorail where you can meet the newest additions to our markhor herd! In this video filmed by Senior Keeper Jen and Keeper Jess, you can see two of our young markhor bonding and nursing with their mother and also exploring their exhibit. Female markhors often give birth to twins. The Bronx Zoo is home to a large herd of Turkmenian markhor, one of the largest members of the goat genus, Capra. They are found in the mountains of Central Asia, from southern Russia to the woodlands of the western Himalayas. We currently have 11 markhor kids born this spring and counting. There is a possibility more are on the way. Stay tuned for more markhor baby updates!"
 
squid boy said:
The zoo has reported on their Instagram that 11 Markhor kids were born this spring so far. The Bronx zoo also has the largest herd of Turkmenian Markhor which I didn't know
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "Hoof it over to the Wild Asia Monorail where you can meet the newest additions to our markhor herd! In this video filmed by Senior Keeper Jen and Keeper Jess, you can see two of our young markhor bonding and nursing with their mother and also exploring their exhibit. Female markhors often give birth to twins. The Bronx Zoo is home to a large herd of Turkmenian markhor, one of the largest members of the goat genus, Capra. They are found in the mountains of Central Asia, from southern Russia to the woodlands of the western Himalayas. We currently have 11 markhor kids born this spring and counting. There is a possibility more are on the way. Stay tuned for more markhor baby updates!"
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Once grown up, they should be sent to other Zoos like Los Angeles Zoo needs more to replenish it's herd as there is one individual left.
 
Got an confirmation from a zoo email what will go into the former Amur leopard habitat:
“We are working on acclimating a clouded leopard to this exhibit. It is a slow process, and we do not yet know when the cat will be viewable to guests.”
I am very happy that this exhibit can finally have an animal that fits it.
 
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USZOOfan42 said:
Got an confirmation form a zoo email what will go into the former Amur leopard habitat:
“We are working on acclimating a clouded leopard to this exhibit. It is a slow process, and we do not yet know when the cat will be viewable to guests.”
I am very happy that this exhibit can finally have an animal that fits it.
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That's a great replacement. Was keeping my fingers crossed one of the Palawan Binturongs would go in instead, but always knew clouded leopard was far more likely.

~Thylo
 
 
Haliaeetus said:
Birth of 1.1 Nubian Goats.
Bronx Zoo on Instagram: "We’re coming to you from the Children’s Zoo with a first look at our newborn mini-Nubian goats! The male and female siblings were born on April 22, 2025. From the photos you can tell them apart from the young male being tan and our female having the darker coat. These adorable snapshots were taken by Keeper Sky and Supervisor Fausto. Mini-Nubians are a relatively new goat breed produced as a cross between Nigerian dwarf and Nubian goats. They are considered to be docile with a calm disposition and are found in a variety of colors and are known for their lustrous coats. Next time you visit, look out for the young goats in the Children’s Zoo."
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Read this as Nubian Ibex at first and got excited because I didn't think they kept any females :P

~Thylo
 
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