Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus Zoo News 2017

[Coelacanth18]

The old thread was titled 2016 and was quite long, so I thought it best to create a new thread for the new year. Please begin using this thread on January 1.

 

[Coelacanth18]

Would a mod be able to move all four of the new 2017 news threads into their respective zoo forums...

 

[Kudu21]

Video discussing the installation of a three-foot sand floor in the indoor elephant exhibit:

 

[jayjds2]

First hatches of the year for Columbus Zoo:
Snake-Necked Turtle Becomes First 'ZooBorn' of the New Year

 

[Kudu21]

It is with great sadness that I report that Colo, the oldest gorilla on record and the first to be born in captivity, passed away in her sleep last night at the age of 60.

 

[Grant]

Oh my goodness! That is truly unfortunate!!

 

[Grant]

Colo, oldest gorilla in captivity, dies at 60 at Columbus Zoo
An article on Colo and her life at Columbus

 

[CleZooMan]

How sad.... I have been visiting Columbus Zoo at least 2 or 3 times a year (2.5 hour drive from me) ever since I moved to Ohio and have always loved seeing Colo.

 

[Pertinax]

This was a big shock to hear, given she had successful surgery just before her milestone 60th birthday before Christmas .

 

[TZFan]

So sorry to all of you Columbus and Colo fans out there to hear of her passing. The zoo has always taken such pride in her life and legacy. She will surely never be forgotten.

 

[pachyderm pro]

How unfortunate , at least she made it to her 60 birthday.

 

[GraysonDP]

It's very sad but I'm glad she lived such a long life and many more baby gorillas have followed

 

[Grant]

Hopefully knowledge of her long lifespan and excellent care at Columbus Zoo will enable more gorillas in zoos to reach her lifespan in the future.

 

[wensleydale]

Rest in Peace Colo, its as if you didn't want to see the trump administration.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Sad for the entire Columbus Zoo community on the loss of Colo. I'm thankful that she had a very long life, and will leave an unforgettable legacy at the zoo.

 

[Kudu21]

From what I've heard, there are several high-profile births expected in North America in the up-coming months.

Also, the North America staff are currently working on recall training the sandhill cranes (formerly exhibited in the former timber wolf exhibit prior to its conversion to a new bobcat exhibit), so that they can be put out on exhibit with the bison and pronghorn.

 

[kiang]

From what I've heard, there are several high-profile births expected in North America in the up-coming months.

Gorilla births?

 

[pachyderm pro]

Gorilla births?

I think he means the North American exhibit at the zoo.

 

[kiang]

I think he means the North American exhibit at the zoo.

Where is a faceslap when you need one?

 

[Kudu21]

@kiang - My apologies; I should have been more clear. Yes, as @pachyderm pro has stated, I was referring to the "North America" region of the zoo.