Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus Zoo News - 2012

Hi MrOkapi, Welcome to Zoochat.

@Tschandler71: Ya i dont understand either why more zoos don't invest in more hoofstock. I hope columbus would try and get the most hoofstock and have the biggest collection at any zoo. I would even love them to get Hartebeest,topi,Hirola,Oribi and Bushbuck. I also hope they can get Bird species like the Secretarybird and not too many zoo exhibit Jackals. Columbus should to be a real outstanding african savanna exhibit.
 
MrOkapi said:
The final things I wanted to talk about were hippos and warthogs. These were both included in the first layout sketch of the exhibit, but are not in the new one. I hope they include them, because they are both unusual and little known creatures, and they would both go with the theme of the African Savannah. I think people should know more about them.
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As far as we know Hippos were to be included in a Phase 2 of the Savannah.Its now very much up in the air whether or not there is going to be a phase 2 and whether or not hippos would be included in it.We certainly hope that at some point they are included in this project. Like you pointed out they are very much a important player on the African Savannah.

Team Tapir
 
MrOkapi said:
It looks like the African Veldt will end up housing the Black Rhinos, but what else? Maybe some of the larger herbivores of Africa, like the Cape Buffalo and Giant Elands that Jusko was just talking about.

I have no such queries about the meerkats, lions, or cheetahs, but I do have some things to say about the large mixed exhibit. What are the confirmed animals so far? From all the information we've gathered so far, it looks like it will include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, ostriches, gazelles, and impala, all in that one enclosure. I personally would like it if they included Greater Kudu, but that's just a preference.

As for the monkeys, it will probably end up being Olive or Chacma baboons, but I'm not sure. I myself would like to see Green Vervet Monkeys, but that's also a preference.

The final things I wanted to talk about were hippos and warthogs. These were both included in the first layout sketch of the exhibit, but are not in the new one. I hope they include them, because they are both unusual and little known creatures, and they would both go with the theme of the African Savannah. I think people should know more about them.
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I believe the monkeys in this complex are actually going to be patas monkeys
 
jusko88 said:
I wish they would exhibit the Kipunji. A monkey discovered less than 10 years ago in the wild.They believe it's a member of the mangabey species.
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Do any zoos exhibit Kipunji? I don't think any do, and Kipunji wouldn't quite fit in with the savannah theme.
 
I also think that they are going to be patas monkeys as the enclosure looks too small to hold a group of baboons.
 
BeardsleyZooFan said:
Do any zoos exhibit Kipunji? I don't think any do, and Kipunji wouldn't quite fit in with the savannah theme.
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Since WCS scientists were involved in the discovery and currently are conducting research of this species perhaps at some point the Bronx Zoo might exhibit them.
As far as Columbus we would also guess and hope for Patas Monkey.

Team Tapir
 
I suppose they could find a spot for Kipunji in the African Forest section of the zoo.
 
team tapir said:
Since WCS scientists were involved in the discovery and currently are conducting research of this species perhaps at some point the Bronx Zoo might exhibit them.
Team Tapir
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Oh that would be a treat! A new exhibit in the excellent Congo Gorilla Forest with a rare monkey? Approximately 1 hour away from me!?
Of course, what are the chances of that?:rolleyes:
 
The species of monkey in Safari Africa will most likely be the patas monkey, or perhaps, but less likely, a Chlorocebus species. The kipunji is totally out of the question, and are honestly unlikely to turn up in captivity at all. Yes, Columbus is known for having several rarities, like their quolls and kiwis, but you all honestly have your hopes set way too high. I wouldn't expect any truly rare species for this exhibit.


This thread has really become full of wild speculations and wishes based on what you all want to see, and I think it is time that we go back to discussing what we know about the project - at the very least, what is likely for the project.
 
Kudu21 said:
The species of monkey in Safari Africa will most likely be the patas monkey, or perhaps, but less likely, a Chlorocebus species. The kipunji is totally out of the question, and are honestly unlikely to turn up in captivity at all. Yes, Columbus is known for having several rarities, like their quolls and kiwis, but you all honestly have your hopes set way too high. I wouldn't expect any truly rare species for this exhibit.


This thread has really become full of wild speculations and wishes based on what you all want to see, and I think it is time that we go back to discussing what we know about the project - at the very least, what is likely for the project.
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Well said Kudu. I too believe Kipunji would be impossible, as scientists still don't know much about it. I just thought that Kipunji would be amazing, but with no captive populations yet, we still have lots to learn.
 
So the completely confirmed animals are...

Black Rhinoceros
Meerkat
Some kind of Giraffe
Some Kind of Zebra
Some kind of Monkey (probably Patas Monkeys)
African Cheetah
African Lion

And various kinds of unknown hoofed animals.
 
BeardsleyZooFan said:
Oh that would be a treat! A new exhibit in the excellent Congo Gorilla Forest with a rare monkey? Approximately 1 hour away from me!?
Of course, what are the chances of that?:rolleyes:
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A monkey only found in Tanzania wouldn't quite be a good fit for an exhibit based on the Congolese rainforest? As it is logistically impossible for the kipunji to be exhibited there, it would make geographic sense.
 
Look for two herds of Giraffes at Columbus. A hybrid Roth-ticulated bachelor group and a breeding herd of Masai.
 
Jaguarundi said:
A monkey only found in Tanzania wouldn't quite be a good fit for an exhibit based on the Congolese rainforest? As it is logistically impossible for the kipunji to be exhibited there, it would make geographic sense.
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I know, I was just speculating on a little fantasy of mine...:rolleyes:
 
Kudu21 said:
This thread has really become full of wild speculations and wishes based on what you all want to see, and I think it is time that we go back to discussing what we know about the project - at the very least, what is likely for the project.
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Well for some ZooChatters speculation is the favorite past-time.
But I think such posts ought to be surrounded by the wavy image and spooky music of a dream sequence in an old TV show... jut so we can all be clear that it is a hallucination :p
 
Zooplantman said:
Well for some ZooChatters speculation is the favorite past-time.
But I think such posts ought to be surrounded by the wavy image and spooky music of a dream sequence in an old TV show... jut so we can all be clear that it is a hallucination :p
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Yet another fine example of why a "like" button is truly needed :D

In actual news, the tiger cubs have made their public debut, and here's the video:
 
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Kudu21 said:
were the muntjacs moved from the white-naped crane enclosure, or are these additional muntjac?
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We were informed by keepers today that despite signage for Reeves Muntjak in the exhibit yard at the front of Asia Quest the muntjaks have all been moved permanantly to the Pheasant Aviary due to the cranes picking on them in the old yard.

Team Tapir
 
The Columbus Zoo has temporarily moved its two North American River Otters Aubrey and Babar into the old Black Bear Exhibit.The pair certainly seemed to be taking advantage of their housing upgrade today,they were all over the exhibit both land and water.

Team Tapir
 
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