On April 4th, the zoo announced that (2.0) Nigerian dwarf goats were born, named R2-D2 and C-3P0.
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I meant May 4th*
On May 6th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.4) domestic rats named Apple Jack, Cheerio, Fruit Loop, and Cap'n Crunch, and will serve as ambassador animals.
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On May 29th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) black-tailed prairie dogs were born.
HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART! Baby prairie... - Columbian Park Zoo| By Columbian Park Zoo | HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART! Baby prairie dogs made their way to the surface yesterday, under the watchful eye of their parents. Volunteer Coordinator...
HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART! Baby prairie... - Columbian Park Zoo| By Columbian Park Zoo | HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART! Baby prairie dogs made their way to the surface yesterday, under the watchful eye of their parents. Volunteer Coordinator...
On June 7th, the zoo announced they have installed a new live camera inside the inside-holding area of the African penguin exhibit.
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On September 2nd, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (0.1) green iguana named Mu Shu which is now an ambassador animal.
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On January 27th, 2023, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Patagonian cavies named Timothy and Clover from an unspecified animal sanctuary and will be used as animal ambassadors.
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Upcoming projects: new viewing areas for the eagle and otter exhibits, a new water filtration system for the otters, and a brand-new primate exhibit.
New, improved exhibits coming to Columbian Park Zoo
New, improved exhibits coming to Columbian Park Zoo
On April 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (4.3) African penguins named Rainbow, Zurg, Gengar, Forky, Kiwi, Plum, and Ledger from the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia.
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On May 24th, the zoo announced that (0.0.6) Nigerian dwarf goats were born on May 23rd.
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On April 11th, the zoo announced they installed a new viewing window in the New Guinea singing dog exhibit.
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On June 6th, the zoo announced they installed a new purple martin birdhouse next to the penguin exhibit.
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On June 7th, it was reported that the zoo will begin constructing new exhibits for North American river otters, bald eagles, and primates starting in 2024.
New zoo exhibit designs in the works
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I thought they got rid of them, am I possibly getting confused with Tampa?
On July 24th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) lar gibbon named Blondie passed away at age 51 due to low quality of life.
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On July 31st, the zoo announced that (1.1) New Guinea singing dogs named Motu and Kina passed away on May 31st, and the week prior respectively at age 14.
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On September 27th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) two-toed sloth named Irma passed away on September 8th due to a rapid decline in health.
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We are deeply saddened to share that... - Columbian Park Zoo
On February 6th, 2024, the zoo announced they torn down their walk-in freezer and started construction on a new commissary building which will be east of the farm area.
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On May 10th, the zoo announced that (2.0.3) Nigerian dwarf goats were born on May 9th. On May 13th, the zoo announced that a further (0.0.6) Nigerian dwarf goats were born.
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And then there were ELEVEN! The birthing stall had a very busy Mother’s Day weekend with momma goats Pinto and Sprinkle delivering their beautiful... | By Columbian Park ZooFacebook
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And then there were ELEVEN! The birthing stall had a very busy Mother’s Day weekend with momma goats Pinto and Sprinkle delivering their beautiful... | By Columbian Park ZooFacebook
On May 15th, the zoo announced they transferred their (0.0.2) eastern hellbenders to the O'Bannon Woods State Park Nature Center in Indiana. The zoo also announced that they are renovating the former tank to house new hellbenders in the future.
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On June 24th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 domestic guinea pigs named Russett and Yukon Gold which are animal ambassadors.
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On August 21st, the zoo announced they built a new climbing structure inside the New Guinea singing dog exhibit.
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On September 16th, it was reported that the zoo transferred (0.2) common genets to the Hattiesburg Zoo in Mississippi.
New Species for the Hattiesburg Zoo to Make their Debut This Tuesday - WXXV News 25
On March 4th, 2025, the zoo announced they completed construction on the new commissary building.
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New Species for the Hattiesburg Zoo to Make their Debut This Tuesday - WXXV News 25
On March 4th, 2025, the zoo announced they completed construction on the new commissary building.
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On May 15th, the zoo announced that (2.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats were born, and were later named Matcha, Mocha, and Mocht.
17K views · 524 reactions | And the first mama goat to deliver is SPRINKLE! Two boys and a girl made their way into the world about an hour ago. Babies and mama are doing well
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On May 17th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats were born. On May 29th, the zoo announced that another (1.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats were born.
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17K views · 524 reactions | And the first mama goat to deliver is SPRINKLE! Two boys and a girl made their way into the world about an hour ago. Babies and mama are doing well
| Columbian Park ZooOn May 17th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats were born. On May 29th, the zoo announced that another (1.1) Nigerian Dwarf goats were born.
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On March 24th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) buff-cheeked gibbon named Pharve from San Diego Zoo in California in October 2024, which is on exhibit.
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On June 2nd, the zoo announced that a group of Madagascar hissing cockroaches (species not specified) hatched.
10K views · 70 reactions | Special Delivery! One of our female Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches birthed a clutch of nymphs today and we were lucky enough to catch it on camera! Hissing cockroaches give birth to live young and produce about 15-40 babies at a time. The nymphs are fully developed but all white when they are born. Within a few hours their exoskeletons will begin to harden giving them their typical darker appearance. Sound on for “bonus” commentary, proving that even professional adult zoo staff become big kids when the animals do amazing things! ️: Educator Jasmine | Columbian Park Zoo
On June 3rd, the zoo announced they started construction on a new primate exhibit.
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On July 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a female (0.1) Virginia opossum named Tater from an unspecified wildlife rehabber, which is an ambassador animal.
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On August 17th, the zoo announced they will acquire 2 eastern hellbenders in the future as part of a headstarting program.
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