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Is anyone aware of the park’s plans for its elephant program? I know they sent off Spike. Do they have any plans for the females? Is there talk of them discontinuing their program?
 
ctfctf7 said:
Is anyone aware of the park’s plans for its elephant program? I know they sent off Spike. Do they have any plans for the females? Is there talk of them discontinuing their program?
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If I remember correctly, their youngest cow Karnaudi is 30+ and she has never had a calf so I’m assuming they have discontinued any previous breeding plans.
 
Visited this week on two separate days. Only two female Asian elephants were on exhibit each day. I asked an educator, and they said that new shade structure was introduced BTS and they were acclimating the other girls to the structure. I hope that is the case, but always a concern with such an elderly herd.
 
MidwestFan said:
Visited this week on two separate days. Only two female Asian elephants were on exhibit each day. I asked an educator, and they said that new shade structure was introduced BTS and they were acclimating the other girls to the structure. I hope that is the case, but always a concern with such an elderly herd.
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Interesting..they have five females so how come they only had two females on display each day?
 
2021 News:

On March 9th, the park announced that a (0.0.1) reticulated giraffe named Cedora was born in January.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Meet Cedora! | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Facebook

On March 25th, the park announced that they are opening a new bar overlooking the Serengeti Plain area, named Giraffe Bar, on March 26th.

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On July 5th, the park announced they are reopening their Animal Care Center on July 9th.

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On July 13th, the park announced that a (1.0) reticulated giraffe named Stanley was born.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Meet Stanley! | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Facebook

On August 23rd, it was reported that the park's newest ride, the Iron Gwazi, will open to the public in March 2022.

Busch Gardens announces the opening date for Iron Gwazi

On October 6th, the park announced that (0.0.3) African penguins were born.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Adorable Penguin Chicks | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Facebook

On November 7th, the park announced that the Wild Surge ride had reopened to the public.

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Other 2022 News:

On January 20th, the park announced that the Iron Gwazi ride would officially open on March 11th.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Iron Gwazi Grand Opening Announcement | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Facebook

On January 29th, the park announced that a (0.1) common chimpanzee named Samantha passed away due to cancer.

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https://buschgardens.com/tampa/blog...gardens-passes-away-after-battle-with-cancer/

On April 4th, the park announced that the Congo Train Station has reopened to the public.

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On April 30th, it was reported that the zoo is going through several updates, including a new entrance area, the Skyride reopening in summer 2022, and the repainting of Pantopia. It was also reported that due to avian influenza, many bird species (they mention flamingos) have been placed off exhibit.

Busch Gardens Tampa Gears Up for a Wild Summer

On May 8th, the park announced that a (0.0.1) short-beaked echidna named Mel was born. This is the second birth of the species at the facility.

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Does anyone have any idea how many tigers they have now? I saw a reference online that said "at least 10", but how many of them are Malayan and how many are generic?
 
An relevant news nugget from my recent visit.

The parks Ground Cuscus is retired due to old age and is no longer on exhibit. I got this information from a keeper by Animal Connections. Its old habitat there is being updated for a new species, but not sure what it will be. I plan on posting an updated species list in the coming days.
 
SusScrofa said:
An relevant news nugget from my recent visit.

The parks Ground Cuscus is retired due to old age and is no longer on exhibit. I got this information from a keeper by Animal Connections. Its old habitat there is being updated for a new species, but not sure what it will be. I plan on posting an updated species list in the coming days.
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Oh no! I was hoping to see it during spring break :( guess theres no point in going now
 
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