On September 23rd, the zoo announced they are currently working on mechanical system upgrades to the Malayan tapir exhibit, of which the indoor portion of the exhibit is currently closed to the public.
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I believe that Calgary Zoo sports 2 crane species ..., the red-crowned discussed here and whooping cranes (allthough be it in different zoogeographical areas ...., I guess).[/QUOTE]
They also have East African Grey Crowned Crane in the Savannah section, as well as Florida Sandhill Crane at their Whooping Crane breeding facility.
On October 18th, the zoo announced they transferred their (2.0) Hartmann's mountain zebras named Eros and Senha to an unspecified facility in the United States.
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They were the only representatives of their species north of the US border?
No they still have 4 females.
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I am not sure if this was announced. On May 13, 2024, Calgary zoo acquired 0.2 Turkmenian markhor named Phoenix and Cy
Welcome, 'Cy' and 'Phoenix' - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Welcome, 'Cy' and 'Phoenix' - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
On October 21st, the zoo announced that the hyraxes were sexed as (1.2).
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On October 25th, the zoo announced they will transfer a (0.1) North American river otter named Meadow to another unspecified facility in the near future.
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0.1 Masai Giraffe “Amani” has arrived from the Toronto Zoo, joining 1.0 Nabo and 0.1 Moshi.
Taking Conservation to New Heights: 'Amani' Joins Calgary's Giraffe Tower - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Taking Conservation to New Heights: 'Amani' Joins Calgary's Giraffe Tower - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Former Calgary Zoo Asian elephant, Kamala, euthanized:
Elderly Female Asian Elephant Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Elderly Female Asian Elephant Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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Amani the giraffe is out of quarantine and is being introduced with Moshi and Nabo. She may not be viewable at the moment.
Good news for the Masai giraffe breeding.
BTW: Daughter Moshi is a hybrid/generic giraffe and will never breed.
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Two senior animals have passed away, 0.1 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Callie died at the age of 18 and 1.0 Wild Boar Wilbur died at the age of 12.
'Saying goodbye is never easy': Calgary Zoo announces death of 2 senior animals
'Saying goodbye is never easy': Calgary Zoo announces death of 2 senior animals
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One of the zoo's gorillas has unexpectedly passed away.
Gorilla unexpectedly passes away at Calgary Zoo | Globalnews.ca.
Gorilla unexpectedly passes away at Calgary Zoo | Globalnews.ca.
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It has now been confirmed that the gorilla who died was 2-year-old female Eyare.
2-year-old gorilla 'Eyare' dies unexpectedly at Calgary Zoo
Piece of November 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
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On November 16th, the zoo announced they will be transferring a (0.1) red panda named Aahana to an unspecified AZA facility in the near future.
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On November 5th, the zoo announced that the hyraxes were named Chad, Emi, and Koussi respectively.
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On November 16th, the zoo announced they will be transferring a (0.1) red panda named Aahana to an unspecified AZA facility in the near future.
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Her cause of death has been confirmed as human error when she was hit by a hydraulic door.
Calgary gorilla died after being hit by a door: officials
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Last week, 1.0 Yukon the Rocky Mountain goat sadly passed away at 12.5 year old
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On December 18th, the zoo announced that the new Savannah barn/yard will be open to the public in early 2025.
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