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UngulateNerd92 said:
Ah very nice. I am going to do more research into this. In fact, I think this topic could be a thread of its own...
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I think much of it is about having the space, and having the staff to do it, especially at a larger scale. And the climate of course.
 
Today the zoo announced via Facebook that they just got a brand-new shipping container farm, which is equipped with the latest hydroponic vertical growing technology. It is the next step towards the zoo's goal of a more secure, autonomous way to source fresh leafy greens for animals. It is located near the play hills.

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Male lion Boma will be transferred to another AZA-accredited facility in California in late March. The last day that he’ll be on exhibit at CMZ will be March 27th.

Read more here (also includes more details about Amur tiger Mila’s transfer to CMZ):
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Instagram: "We're preparing for the arrival of a female Amur tiger, Mila [MEE-luh], in early March and the departure of a male African lion, Boma [BOH-muh], in late March. The two moves support their respective Species Survival Plans, but aren’t immediate breeding recommendations. Organizations accredited by @zoos_aquariums often work together to provide the best homes available as animals mature and develop different needs, like additional space or new social opportunities. Mila, who will turn two on May 1, will travel to CMZoo from @thetorontozoo, where she was born and has lived with her mother, Mazy, until recently. Tigers are typically solitary in the wild, so Mila is prime to embrace the world as an independent young adult tiger, but she’s still a little young to become a mom herself. CMZoo’s tiger habitat in Asian Highlands has plenty of space to make a home for Mila. Chewy, CMZoo’s nearly 8-year-old male Amur tiger, and Mila will be aware of each other’s presence in the tiger building, where they’ll have separate dens, or in the yards they will take turns exploring. But, there are no immediate plans to introduce the tigers. Boma is moving to another AZA-accredited organization in California, where he will be the only male in the pride. Because Boma’s genetics are well represented in the assurance population of African lions in human care, this move is unlikely to result in a breeding recommendation. “Part of our role as keepers is to provide the best possible environments for our animals,” said Rachael Hahn, African Rift Valley senior lead keeper. “When you see an animal is telling you it’s time for something new, we embrace the fact that there’s a reward for them that far outweighs the risk. Of course, it’s hard to say goodbye when an animal moves on, but we really think this new place and pride are going to be perfect for him.” Guests who want to wish Boma well on his new adventure should do so before Mon., March 27. We'll provide social media updates on Mila, including when guests might be able to see her in Asian Highlands, as she settles in. Read the article by clicking, "Newsletter: The Waterhole" from the link in our bio."
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On May 27th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) domestic rats, European honeybees, African fruit chafer beetles, and Simandoa cave roaches which are now on exhibit in the My Big Backyard area. The zoo also announced a (0.0.1) helmeted guineafowl hatched in March which is now on exhibit.

Meet the Brand-New Faces in My Big Backyard | There are some new whiskers, feathers and wings for you to visit in My Big Backyard on your next CMZoo adventure. Stop by and say hello to the... | By Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Facebook

On May 30th, the zoo announced that they transferred a (1.0) African lion named Boma to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California.

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For the purest the desire to stay pass hours back in the day was a pipe dream. One only drool experiences animal behavior after hours. Never dreamed of desire to drinking to experience twilight at the zoo. O times changed. Hope folks today will have ability to understanding wildlife beyond themselves.
 
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