The pronghorn died only a couple of months after moving to The Wilds.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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I haven't seen this on any social media, but there was a tufted deer fawn born earlier this year. It is visible on exhibit and nearly as large as an adult now.
From the zoo's Facebook-
We’re getting closer to unveiling a fantastic additional living space for our beloved Asian elephants! Construction is nearing completion, and the extra care going into each step will be worth it for both our elephants and guests alike.
Here’s what’s happening:
• Modifications to the elephant pool
• Enhanced space that includes time feeders, raised feeders, and other feeding strategies consistent with elephant natural history
An enhanced training area so guests can watch Animal Care interactions and have a special tour location
• Fences are going up, and signs are on their way
This additional habitat area will provide a spacious, enriching environment for our growing elephant herd, supporting conservation efforts for this endangered species and bringing guests even closer to our commitment to wildlife care and protection.
Learn more about what we’re doing to support worldwide Asian elephant populations here: The Center for Species Survival: Asian Elephant | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
We’re getting closer to unveiling a fantastic additional living space for our beloved Asian elephants! Construction is nearing completion, and the extra care going into each step will be worth it for both our elephants and guests alike.
Here’s what’s happening:
• Modifications to the elephant pool
• Enhanced space that includes time feeders, raised feeders, and other feeding strategies consistent with elephant natural history
An enhanced training area so guests can watch Animal Care interactions and have a special tour location
• Fences are going up, and signs are on their way
This additional habitat area will provide a spacious, enriching environment for our growing elephant herd, supporting conservation efforts for this endangered species and bringing guests even closer to our commitment to wildlife care and protection.
Learn more about what we’re doing to support worldwide Asian elephant populations here: The Center for Species Survival: Asian Elephant | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Haliaeetus
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For the first time, Columbus Zoo has bred Weedy Seadragons.
The babies are temporarily on show.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "We're thrilled to invite you to witness our extraordinary baby weedy seadragons, now on display for a limited time only in the Columbus Zoo’s Nocturnal Building! These mesmerizing creatures, known for their vibrant camouflage and captivating movements, are an incredibly rare sight. This past summer, our dedicated Shores & Aquarium team celebrated a landmark achievement: the successful hatching of a weedy seadragon fry—the first in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium history! Come learn more about these fascinating species and the inspiring conservation efforts that support them. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the babies before they return behind the scenes!"
The babies are temporarily on show.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "We're thrilled to invite you to witness our extraordinary baby weedy seadragons, now on display for a limited time only in the Columbus Zoo’s Nocturnal Building! These mesmerizing creatures, known for their vibrant camouflage and captivating movements, are an incredibly rare sight. This past summer, our dedicated Shores & Aquarium team celebrated a landmark achievement: the successful hatching of a weedy seadragon fry—the first in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium history! Come learn more about these fascinating species and the inspiring conservation efforts that support them. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the babies before they return behind the scenes!"
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Nine-year-old Skunk Pistil was euthanized due to a development in a heart condition.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Columbus has officially opened the revamped elephant yard! Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram
The new space adds 17,730 square ft of habitat for the elephants and provides a variety of new enrichment activities.
The new space adds 17,730 square ft of habitat for the elephants and provides a variety of new enrichment activities.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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The Zoo's Slender-horned gazelle herd has welcomed two new calves on October 16th and November 1st to moms CeCe and Reagan respectively.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram
Piece of June 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On June 25th, it was reported that the zoo transferred a (0.1) red panda to the Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina.
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carol...deline-science-center-welcomes-new-red-panda/
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On November 21st, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (0.1) bonobo named Belle from the San Diego Zoo in California which is now on exhibit*. It was also announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) bonobo named Bertie to the San Diego Zoo.
Focusing on the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park | When a female bonobo becomes sexually mature, she leaves her natal troop, emigrates to another troop, and forms alliances with the females in that tro... | Facebook
* Information partially given by @betsy in the North American Bonobo Population thread (Page 12 Post #221).
On June 25th, it was reported that the zoo transferred a (0.1) red panda to the Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina.
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carol...deline-science-center-welcomes-new-red-panda/
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On November 21st, it was announced that the zoo acquired a (0.1) bonobo named Belle from the San Diego Zoo in California which is now on exhibit*. It was also announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) bonobo named Bertie to the San Diego Zoo.
Focusing on the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park | When a female bonobo becomes sexually mature, she leaves her natal troop, emigrates to another troop, and forms alliances with the females in that tro... | Facebook
* Information partially given by @betsy in the North American Bonobo Population thread (Page 12 Post #221).
Frankie_number_1_fan
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I was at the zoo last night for a Wildlights preview and got to see some of the construction progress! No photos since it was getting dark but things are looking lovely. I'll update with photos when I get the chance.
- Covered viewing areas are being constructed in front of the wolf and bear exhibits, these areas look very spacious.
- What I'm guessing is the holding building has begun construction in the Swan/aviary area
- Otter exhibit keeps getting better and better, loving the detail.
- Elephant exhibit looks great! Looks like they plan to place a shade structure over the area in the summer.
- Additionally, new signage has been added to the outdoor elephant exhibits and officially all rhino signage is gone. Still some work to be done on expanding the rest of the indoor rhino area into the overall community room.
Going to Columbus for the first time in over 10 years next month. Are there any exhibits I shouldn't miss?
USZOOfan42
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All.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Asia Quest is a must-see, as is HOA (the lions usually are out even in cold weather). Definitely head to Congo to see the new Bonobo exhibit and go to North America to see it before phase two takes over.
I'd usually say Adventure Cove is a skip, but I think it is worth viewing in-person least once.
USZOOfan42
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On a serious note, Heart of Africa, Congo, Asia, the tassies, and the manatee house are your must sees imo. But I don’t think you should skip adventure cove or anything else due to its negativity. I personally found it “interesting” at most.
Had a very nice visit to Columbus today. The rain held off for the most part. The lights switched on about half way through the visit and it really made the zoo come alive.
Asia Quest
Asia Quest
- Only saw Pallas Cat indoors. I thought they had an outdoor exhibits as well.
- Only saw one Asian Elephant.
- Mexican Gray Wolf was in one of what I think were the smaller Tiger exhibits.
- Okapi was a no show
- Everything except for the night house was closed off for Wildlights. A bit of a shame as I was excited to see Komodo Dragons
- Binturong was off exhibit
- Common Chuckwalla was in place of the Gila Monster.
- Didn't see the Polar Bears because the underwater viewing was closed and the indoor portion was being used for Santa.
- Most of the exhibits in North America were empty, save for the Canadian Lynx and Moose.
- Only saw the Harbor Seals and California Sea Lion. We skipped the rest since we had just arrived and were looking for food
- Although from what I've heard on ZooChat we weren't missing much.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Pallas Cats do not have outdoor viewing. Just the two indoor exhibits, one of which closes during Wildlights. It also appears Johnson (the male elephant) is out later in the day, shame you missed Frankie! Yes the wolves are in one of the Tiger habitats temporarily during construction!
The zoo's last non-ambassador Binturong passed away I belive a year or two ago.
There is also no indoor Polar Bear viewing. The indoor building is a play area and indoor arctic fox viewing, so you didn't miss too much!
This is Johnson, correct? He was the only one we saw. Even after checking the outdoor yards. I was secretly hoping to see Frankie.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Yep that's him! Afaik the herd rotates between the yards during the day, and currently at around 4-5 Johnson is in the main yard or the indoor yard depending on temperature. I've missed Frankie my last few visits at around that time as well!
Frankie_number_1_fan
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They've been used as extra holding yards for years, yes. Before that they housed the Zoo's lions before HOA opened. They strictly held tigers for a while when they were producing more cubs, but when things slowed down they held bachelor lions and Cheetahs too.
Penny, the female binturong passed away, but the zoo should still have their male, Paco. Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes for you eyes to adjust in the darkness as he's in a dark corner of his exhibit blending in.