USZOOfan42
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Does the zoo still have frankie?
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus Zoo & Aquarium News 2024
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Yes! Frankie only just turned three and still resides with his mother Phoebe and other two females Rudy and Sunny.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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The zoo has received a bull elephant, Johnson, from African Lion Safari in Canada!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C84fZ01sbwZ/?igsh=ZHl6OHU5ZDNkNmYz
https://www.instagram.com/p/C84fZ01sbwZ/?igsh=ZHl6OHU5ZDNkNmYz
Am I right in thinking that going forward Columbus Zoo will work with 2 breeding bulls?
Frankie_number_1_fan
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You are correct! Columbus has housed two bulls for years before this point (Hank and Beco then Hank and Sabu) completely separately with very few issues. Columbus has stated that both bulls will be utilized for breeding and for socialization with young bull calf Frankie.
Nile Hippo Expert
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Sue the Gorilla has given birth to her first infant!
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-EcZEpIQZ/?igsh=ejhkZTFmcTU0c2p2
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8-EcZEpIQZ/?igsh=ejhkZTFmcTU0c2p2
Nile Hippo Expert
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Sad news, Bruce the bat-eared fox has passed away. This is the second bat-eared fox death this year, as Bruce’s sister, Ivy died in March.
Columbus Zoo’s bat-eared fox, Bruce, passes away | 10tv.com
Columbus Zoo’s bat-eared fox, Bruce, passes away | 10tv.com
USZOOfan42
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Does anyone know when the bonobo habitat expansion will open?
Frankie_number_1_fan
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The current plan is for it to open sometime this summer but, knowing Columbus, I'd expect very late summer/early fall.
Is there any concept art/plans online?
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Not that I could find. Nor is there anything by the construction itself as far as I know
Facebook - The zoo welcomed two Pallas' Cat kittens on July 3rd
We've got a surprise for you…baby kittens!
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Pallas’s cats welcomed a litter on July 3...Quite the joyous occasion and a “win” for the conservation of this beautiful species. This is Tiina and Moose's second litter.
Tiina and her two babies are doing very well! To give them the time to bond that they need, the kittens won’t be viewable by Zoo guests for about six weeks. Behind the scenes, they’ll be receiving love, care, and attention from the Asia Quest region staff! We’ll let you know when you’ll be able to see the kittens at a later date. In the meantime, feel free to visit Moose!
We've got a surprise for you…baby kittens!
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Pallas’s cats welcomed a litter on July 3...Quite the joyous occasion and a “win” for the conservation of this beautiful species. This is Tiina and Moose's second litter.
Tiina and her two babies are doing very well! To give them the time to bond that they need, the kittens won’t be viewable by Zoo guests for about six weeks. Behind the scenes, they’ll be receiving love, care, and attention from the Asia Quest region staff! We’ll let you know when you’ll be able to see the kittens at a later date. In the meantime, feel free to visit Moose!
No way, that's so exciting!! I hope we get to see them in September. I've never seen a Pallas Cat in real life before, let alone kittens
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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The zoo has welcomed two new Tasmanian Devils, Tori and Layna! They were transferred from the Toledo zoo after arriving from Tasmania.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "Great News: We’ve welcomed two Tasmanian devils at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "Great News: We’ve welcomed two Tasmanian devils at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium!
USZOOfan42
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That probably means Fort Wayne and St. Louis both have two now.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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0.1 Blue the 17-year-old red Kangaroo was euthanized after unresolveable dental issues diminished her quality of life. She was the oldest Kangaroo to ever reside at the zoo.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "Today, we are honoring the life of red kangaroo, Blue, a beloved member of our Columbus Zoo and Aquarium family for the past 15 years.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "Today, we are honoring the life of red kangaroo, Blue, a beloved member of our Columbus Zoo and Aquarium family for the past 15 years.
Indeed quite the age for a Red Kangaroo, who rarely live into their late teens.
Piece of April 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On April 5th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) Turkmenian markhors to The Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada.
The Calgary Zoo
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On July 17th, the zoo announced they acquired (3.0) North American river otters named Mayhem, River, and Wilford from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut which are now on exhibit.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
On April 5th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) Turkmenian markhors to The Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada.
The Calgary Zoo
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On July 17th, the zoo announced they acquired (3.0) North American river otters named Mayhem, River, and Wilford from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut which are now on exhibit.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Nile Hippo Expert
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The 4-week old baby gorilla is a girl.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium