USZOOfan42
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The zoo will celebrate it's 150th season this year!
Cincinnati Zoo celebrates 150 years in 2025
Cincinnati Zoo celebrates 150 years in 2025
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They still have another female, Zola
ZooNerd
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While searching the zoo blogs and whatnot I came across a page for the zoos 150th anniversary, which not only goes over the past but also addresses the future: Celebrating 150 Years of the Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Here are some noteworthy things on the article:
- There is a really cool “slide show” showcasing events, milestones, achievements, and overall history of the zoo
- The new habitat being built in Jungle Trails, which is being called “New World Primates”, will (as anticipated) be an exhibit for White Faced Saki, Black Howler Monkeys, and Golden Headed Lion Tamarins. There is also a rendering provided.
- As most of us know Siamang Point, phase 2 of Elephant Trek, will be housing Siamangs, Asian Small Clawed Otters, Rhinoceros Hornbills, and Babirusa but we are given a new rendering in this article
- There will be a new “Nature Exploration Area” next to Black Bear Ridge, with a rendering being provided
-Lastly there is a new rendering for Sea Otter Coast
Here are some noteworthy things on the article:
- There is a really cool “slide show” showcasing events, milestones, achievements, and overall history of the zoo
- The new habitat being built in Jungle Trails, which is being called “New World Primates”, will (as anticipated) be an exhibit for White Faced Saki, Black Howler Monkeys, and Golden Headed Lion Tamarins. There is also a rendering provided.
- As most of us know Siamang Point, phase 2 of Elephant Trek, will be housing Siamangs, Asian Small Clawed Otters, Rhinoceros Hornbills, and Babirusa but we are given a new rendering in this article
- There will be a new “Nature Exploration Area” next to Black Bear Ridge, with a rendering being provided
-Lastly there is a new rendering for Sea Otter Coast
I easily overlook things when it comes to... well, anything, so am I seeing it correctly that there is actually no mention of babirusa anymore?
ZooNerd
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Oh shoot! You’re right lol. I also completely overlooked the fact they scratched Babirusa. If I had to guess the exhibit either came out to be too small for both species or they scratched them since small clawed otters are notoriously territorial, or a mix of both.
USZOOfan42
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Few things I’d like to note, it states under the sea otter coast section, that there will be more besides the bears and otters. The monkey habitat and siamang point are said to open this spring and bear ridge in the fall. Shame that babirusas aren’t included any more. Also, is there any idea if the blue duikers will ever go on habitat or is that likely a future or bts thing?
I remember there being talks of birds or a North American porcupine at the top of the hill for the third exhibit. However, I visited the zoo last week and so far that area doesn't look like it has much room left for either of those. I wonder if it's referring to the Arctic fox exhibit - whether the foxes return or a new species will replace them.
USZOOfan42
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Where was the arctic fox exhibit? I recall them previously having them but I don’t recall where.
Right next to the now future sea otter underwater viewing.
USZOOfan42
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Crazy how many animals have left the zoo since 2016, arctic foxes, polar bears, Andean bears, Indian rhinos, and the entirely of Wildlife Canyon.
At least each loss comes with a gain of some sort.
Next should be a rhino reserve revamp and an Africa renovation on giraffes and the savanna right?
At least each loss comes with a gain of some sort.
Next should be a rhino reserve revamp and an Africa renovation on giraffes and the savanna right?
Toledo Zoo Guide
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Does anyone know if the small exhibit outside Night Hunters still exists. I didn’t see it on the new zoo map so I was wondering if it was still there.
It's still there and still houses a Pallas's cat.
Toledo Zoo Guide
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Does Cincinnati still have Bobcats?
They have not for a few years.
Toledo Zoo Guide
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Thank you Moebelle
They were the last animal there when I visited Cincinnati in 2021. I was thinking about the exhibit after I watched your original video on Night Hunters.
On November 2nd, 2024, the zoo announced they hand-reared and released 3 Great Lakes piping plovers into the wild.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
On January 27th, the zoo officially announced they acquired 2 Asian small-clawed otters named Flounder and Munti which will be on display in Phase 2 of Elephant Trek.
12K views · 703 reactions | Meet Munti and Flounder the new Asian small clawed otters that will part of Elephant Trek phase 2 opening this spring! They are snacking on mussels. | By Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook
AndrewH100
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Visited the zoo yesterday because it was 70 degrees out! Few things to update:
To start, Seyina (the female rhino) is going to be moving to the former elephant exhibit according to a Facebook post. There was a crate in her exhibit yesterday. I wonder if they will be moving all of the Rhino’s to the former elephant exhibit while they renovate the Rhino’s exhibit (like in the master plan). Something to keep an eye on.
The New World Primates habitat that will be home to three species – golden headed lion tamarin, white-faced saki monkey, and black howler monkey looks to be complete. I would assume they are just waiting until spring to introduce them and make the final touches.
Bear Ridge and Sea Otter Coast are coming together very nicely. I was impressed with the progress, I expect this to open this year (on time)! It was nice to see probably about 10-15 people working yesterday on it. Bear Ridge:
Sea Otter Coast:
Siamang Point looks to be finished, or mostly finished. I would not be surprised to see this open in the spring or whenever it gets a little warmer! I can’t wait to see this new area!
To start, Seyina (the female rhino) is going to be moving to the former elephant exhibit according to a Facebook post. There was a crate in her exhibit yesterday. I wonder if they will be moving all of the Rhino’s to the former elephant exhibit while they renovate the Rhino’s exhibit (like in the master plan). Something to keep an eye on.
The New World Primates habitat that will be home to three species – golden headed lion tamarin, white-faced saki monkey, and black howler monkey looks to be complete. I would assume they are just waiting until spring to introduce them and make the final touches.
Bear Ridge and Sea Otter Coast are coming together very nicely. I was impressed with the progress, I expect this to open this year (on time)! It was nice to see probably about 10-15 people working yesterday on it. Bear Ridge:
Sea Otter Coast:
Siamang Point looks to be finished, or mostly finished. I would not be surprised to see this open in the spring or whenever it gets a little warmer! I can’t wait to see this new area!
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AndrewH100
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Last, but not least.. I know on the map the zoo stated that the former white lion habitat would be transformed into a Mexican Wolf exhibit but had never heard anything more. This graphic was blocking one of the paths to the boardwalk where the white lions use to be. I’m interested to see how this plays out, it looks like there is a structure of some kind. I expect this to be a project in the years to come, as they have not started construction at all.
Super exciting year for the zoo!
Super exciting year for the zoo!
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Baryonyx
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What will happen to the current wolf exhibit?