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I was surprise to hear the zoo has a fourth Andean bear, Mischief as I never saw him/her before. It was also interesting hear that Diana is the oldest Andean Bear in a North American Zoo. I'm glad they made the decision to move her to the grass enclosure in Vanishing Animals. When they remove the bear grottoes, I wonder what will happen to all the Andean bears as they all can't rotate in the grass enclosure. But maybe by that point, some of them will have passed away.
I was surprise to hear the zoo has a fourth Andean bear, Mischief as I never saw him/her before. It was also interesting hear that Diana is the oldest Andean Bear in a North American Zoo. I'm glad they made the decision to move her to the grass enclosure in Vanishing Animals. When they remove the bear grottoes, I wonder what will happen to all the Andean bears as they all can't rotate in the grass enclosure. But maybe by that point, some of them will have passed away.
team tapir
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Gorilla Escapes one day after we were there! Maybe he figured that with all the people there it must be good weather outside and decided to go for a look 
Report: Gorilla loose at Buffalo Zoo | WIVB.com
BTW don't read the comments after the article, it will just make you mad.
Bonnie
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Report: Gorilla loose at Buffalo Zoo | WIVB.com
BTW don't read the comments after the article, it will just make you mad.
Bonnie
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jusko88
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People are upset to see the bears leave, but are they donating any money to get the project to happen faster? I found the statement ironic, "I want them to have a good habitat. I would hate to see them go away..." Well it's obvious their habitat needs an update by looking at Nanuq constantly pacing in that clip. I can see a bigger uproar in a few years when they decide to take the elephants away.
Despite all of this, I hope the polar bears are relocated to nicer zoos. I am also curious where they might end up. If they try to make it a short journey and stick them at the Erie Zoo, I am going to be so upset.
Despite all of this, I hope the polar bears are relocated to nicer zoos. I am also curious where they might end up. If they try to make it a short journey and stick them at the Erie Zoo, I am going to be so upset.
Central Park's remaining Polar Bear is pretty old. He'll probably sadly pass away soon, and then Buffalo's bears might go there.
Although it's months away, I have been trying to guess where the polar bears might end up. Of course the zoo itself might not even know yet. However, after reading a polar bear blog, it seems Rizzo, the female who just arrived for Rocky Coasts at the Hogle Zoo, was supposed to be transferred to the Buffalo Zoo to breed with Nanuq. If they were considered a match, perhaps they will decide to move him out there. Even if temporarily, he might make the most out of those couple of years by sirring a cub. I would prefer this over Erie Zoo. I am still not sure if that is an option, but since his brother, Norton, was a good match with Patches, they might try out his genes with her.
Time will tell!
Time will tell!
team tapir
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There are quite a few zoos with new polar bear exhibits and a few others on zoo radars.Therefore we don't feel like there is any possibilty of any of Buffalo's bears going to substandard exhibits such as Erie or Cleveland.
Team Tapir
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I hope not. Especially with new zoos only having one bear, such as Kansas City. I just did not know because when those three grizzly cubs were taken away from the Montana Zoo (now at Hogle Zoo), I was surprised that Buffalo was chosen to house them. So since the polar bears may not be temporary at another zoo, I did not want them to just stick them anywhere for the time being. But the elephants got to go to Columbus for their renovation, so there's hope!
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Zoo's polar bears need funds to return | WIVB.com
Western New York needs to step up to the plate and get this done.
Team Tapir
Western New York needs to step up to the plate and get this done.
Team Tapir
I don't see it happening though. With the city not having the greatest economy, people feel money could be used for other things to improve the city. But at the same time, zoo regulars don't want to see the polar bears to leave for good. It will be interested to see what happens. But I'm still waiting for them to announce where the polar bears are going to end up.
Maybe they will go to Columbus because I think that they have all female bears.
Columbus is a possibility for Nanuq. However, since they already have a polar bear called Anana, it might be confusing if they got another one. I also think Hogle Zoo is a possibility for Nanuq, as I mentioned Rizzo was supposed to come to Buffalo Zoo to mate with him. This was before they decided to move her to the Hogle Zoo.
jusko88
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The Buffalo Zoo Welcomes Meerkat Babies!
On Wednesday, June 20, members of the media came by the Zoo to photograph the latest additions to the Zoo’s animal family—baby meerkats!
BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2012, three baby slender-tailed meerkat pups were born to mother, Serafina, and father, Frederick. While both are good parents, the three other adult females belonging to the meerkat group, Thandiwe, Nzuri and Victoria, are also participating in rearing the young. This is the first successful litter to be born to this particular group and the first surviving babies to be born at the Buffalo Zoo since 2000. The breeding was recommended as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which is designed to help a species maintain a healthy and stable population.
A naming contest will be announced in July. Meerkat fans will have the opportunity to suggest names and have a chance at winning a great prize!
Meerkats are found in southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. This burrowing species is a member of the mongoose family and inhabits savanna ecosystems. Meerkats live in groups (or “mobs”) consisting of 5-30 individuals.
In meerkat society, only the dominant male and female will produce successful litters. While infanticide is common within this species, meerkats are also known for cooperative behaviors. A subordinate female who is still lactating often acts as a wetnurse for the successful litter. Buffalo Zoo keepers suspect that Thandiwe lost her litter approximately one week prior to the arrival of Serafina’s litter since she often cares for the pups while Serafina is foraging for food. Both Frederick and Nzuri rotate the role of “sentinel,” stationing themselves at the highest point of the exhibit to watch for danger. Each individual plays an important role and without these cooperative behaviors, a group cannot be successful.
Buffalo Zoo visitors can observe the meerkats in their exhibit adjacent to the gorilla habitat.
On Wednesday, June 20, members of the media came by the Zoo to photograph the latest additions to the Zoo’s animal family—baby meerkats!
BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2012, three baby slender-tailed meerkat pups were born to mother, Serafina, and father, Frederick. While both are good parents, the three other adult females belonging to the meerkat group, Thandiwe, Nzuri and Victoria, are also participating in rearing the young. This is the first successful litter to be born to this particular group and the first surviving babies to be born at the Buffalo Zoo since 2000. The breeding was recommended as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which is designed to help a species maintain a healthy and stable population.
A naming contest will be announced in July. Meerkat fans will have the opportunity to suggest names and have a chance at winning a great prize!
Meerkats are found in southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. This burrowing species is a member of the mongoose family and inhabits savanna ecosystems. Meerkats live in groups (or “mobs”) consisting of 5-30 individuals.
In meerkat society, only the dominant male and female will produce successful litters. While infanticide is common within this species, meerkats are also known for cooperative behaviors. A subordinate female who is still lactating often acts as a wetnurse for the successful litter. Buffalo Zoo keepers suspect that Thandiwe lost her litter approximately one week prior to the arrival of Serafina’s litter since she often cares for the pups while Serafina is foraging for food. Both Frederick and Nzuri rotate the role of “sentinel,” stationing themselves at the highest point of the exhibit to watch for danger. Each individual plays an important role and without these cooperative behaviors, a group cannot be successful.
Buffalo Zoo visitors can observe the meerkats in their exhibit adjacent to the gorilla habitat.
A 1 year old female Brazilian Ocelot has recently arrived at the zoo from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Oh that's great! I am assuming it's a breeding recommendation. The zookeeper told me when the Rainforest exhibit they were inquiring for an ocelot. They ended up with two. I think both of them were different subspecies and couldn't mate, nor did they tolerate each other. So it was always their attention to move one of them. I think Annowre, the female, moved to San Diego Zoo last year. Or at least that was attention. That be wonderful if had a litter in the future.
jusko88
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Does the zoo still have the Golden Tiger?
On the other hand the zoo announced new Board's Of Director's recently. so maybe the buffalo zoo will start turning around soon. I might make my 1st visit to the zoo next sunday.
A new entrance is being built to make way for the planned Arctic Edge exhibit.
Making an entrance at the zoo - North Buffalo/Hertel - The Buffalo News
Making an entrance at the zoo - North Buffalo/Hertel - The Buffalo News
I admit on busy days the zoo can get backed up with the lines. Perhaps this is also a safer entrance for guests. I am a bit curious if they also decided to have the entrance coming from the parking lot so they could make more money. You have to pay to use the parking lot. However, there is free, limited parking on the other side of the zoo located in Delaware Park. With this new entrance though, it makes it a longer walk to get there.
I am still waiting to hear where they are sending their polar bears. Although I am sure that information won't be released until the week of their departure. Part of me wonders how big this exhibit is going to be - especially with the lack of funding. With the animals mentioned; polar bears, Arctic foxes, lynxes, and bald eagles, I can almost see them do a similar format to the Maryland Zoo where the smaller animals do not have that big of enclosures.
I am still waiting to hear where they are sending their polar bears. Although I am sure that information won't be released until the week of their departure. Part of me wonders how big this exhibit is going to be - especially with the lack of funding. With the animals mentioned; polar bears, Arctic foxes, lynxes, and bald eagles, I can almost see them do a similar format to the Maryland Zoo where the smaller animals do not have that big of enclosures.