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Frankie_number_1_fan said:
Not surprising at all, those plans appear to line up with what we've seen thus far. I'd be surprised if the space wasn't utilized as further animal exhibition at ALL just due to the indoor barn area as well. But we'll just have to wait and see I suppose. Im still betting (hoping) on an elephant yard expansion since it's no secret the yard neighboring the rhino one is small.

I went back again today and even more of the fencing of the GOHR outdoor exhibit was deconstructed, so whatever they're doing they want the animal barriers down fast. It appears the doors to the indoor part of the complex aren't even on anymore either, they're closed off with white tarp.
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The last GOH rhino was destined for Omaha.
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
The last GOH rhino was destined for Omaha.
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He's there now yes, but when he arrived in Columbus he was there on an SSP reccomendation with females at The Wilds, but wasn't mature enough to breed them. SSP plans evidently changes in the few years he was there, which isn't unheard of by any means.
 
Frankie_number_1_fan said:
He's there now yes, but when he arrived in Columbus he was there on an SSP reccomendation with females at The Wilds, but wasn't mature enough to breed them. SSP plans evidently changes in the few years he was there, which isn't unheard of by any means.
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By all means Brian is too young to breed with the resident female. I think the intention is for future pairing. I expect some news from Omaha in due course what their plans might be.
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
By all means Brian is too young to breed with the resident female. I think the intention is for future pairing. I expect some news from Omaha in due course what their plans might be.
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Omaha is arguably a better facility for Brian going forward given that they actually have the capacity to house multiple rhinos in their facility. Columbus could never house even a breeding pair with their current facilities. If breeding reccomendations changed then there was no reason to keep Brian if he wasn't going to end up at the wilds anymore.

It wouldn't be a surprise to me if we received knowledge within the next year the plans for Columbus' GOHR space at the rate its being disassembled.
 
Another piece of news that has gone unannounced on this thread to get back on topic ;)

Orangutan Khali's approximately three week old infant is now officially on exhibit! I could not find any social media announcement of this, but signage at the zoo is up showing hours for viewing.
According to staff, both mom and baby are bonding great and Khali is proving to be an excellent mother.
 
Frankie_number_1_fan said:
The zoo just announced the birth of a male Bonobo!

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "It's a boy! Faith, an 18-year-old bonobo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, recently welcomed a new addition, surrounded by her companions Susie, Donnie, Kibibi, and Bertie. Faith’s care team continues to provide her with the choice about who’s in her group as she cares for her newborn, and Faith is doing a great job welcoming the curiosity of her fellow group members while also setting boundaries. The care team reports that baby is doing well and appears to be strong. Conserving the endangered bonobo population is a globally-managed effort. The Columbus Zoo is dedicated to helping to save this species and is one of only eight facilities in the United States that currently house bonobos. The arrival of this newborn is very significant, especially as the baby is the first bonobo born in the United States in three years and the first bonobo born at the Columbus Zoo since 2016. Throughout Faith's pregnancy, our Animal Care and Animal Health teams have worked around the clock to ensure her health and wellbeing, and we want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication. While the bonobos at the Columbus Zoo remain behind the scenes as their new, state-of-the-art indoor habitat is being constructed, we will continue to provide updates on social media to keep you engaged and informed. Please help us welcome the newest bundle of joy at the Columbus Zoo!"
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He has been named Bob!
https://twitter.com/ColumbusZoo/status/1742923924944650364
 
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