Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Columbus Zoo News 2018

John Marchwick said:
Ok I don’t mean to sound rude or mean here but doesn’t it seem kind of odd that this is the second time this year that a giraffe calf has died in Columbus? Their must be something wrong with these giraffes genetics or their diet because this is just ridiculous. I strongly think that zoos for now on should have some sort of policy in giraffe births for this species at least as zoos should not make ANY announcement for giraffe calf’s being born in ANY zoological institution until the calf is 1 month old as these deaths are tragic and I don’t like to keep hearing about this. If this sounds rude or mean to anyone I’m sorry and I will try and do better next time.
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You don’t sound rude. Just misinformed. Just because two calves have passed there recently, doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the giraffes there. Giraffe calves are very sensitive and it’s not unusual for them to not survive. As for the policy you mention, that was the policy for almost all zoos until recently. The reason that zoos changed their policy is to be more open. The death of the calf is tragic but the zoo wants to get ahead and make sure the facts are out there first before lies are spread by AR groups when news of a death breaks. The new policies are doing wonders for how zoos are viewed by the public. Look at the Fiona situation. This is the ideal situation but Cincinnati had no clue whether she would make it or not but still decided to be open about it through the process. Unfortunately for Columbus, the situation did not end the way we wanted it to. Hopefully their openness keeps the AR jerks away and the public can see how much they did to help the calf and that the zoo isn’t hiding anything.
 
Echobeast said:
You don’t sound rude. Just misinformed. Just because two calves have passed there recently, doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the giraffes there. Giraffe calves are very sensitive and it’s not unusual for them to not survive. As for the policy you mention, that was the policy for almost all zoos until recently. The reason that zoos changed their policy is to be more open. The death of the calf is tragic but the zoo wants to get ahead and make sure the facts are out there first before lies are spread by AR groups when news of a death breaks. The new policies are doing wonders for how zoos are viewed by the public. Look at the Fiona situation. This is the ideal situation but Cincinnati had no clue whether she would make it or not but still decided to be open about it through the process. Unfortunately for Columbus, the situation did not end the way we wanted it to. Hopefully their openness keeps the AR jerks away and the public can see how much they did to help the calf and that the zoo isn’t hiding anything.
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I guess that’s true. Maybe your right about all of this. I just hope this doesn’t keep happening still.
 
"Cami" did well over night, and the Heart of Africa team, zoo veterinary staff, and surgeons from The Ohio State University continue to monitor her progress. From Facebook:

Cami update: After undergoing an emergency Cesarean section last evening, Cami did well overnight. The Zoo’s team of animal experts have continued monitoring her around the clock and noted that she is drinking water well, has passed stool, and is remaining calm. With only a few cases ever documented and only a couple of reported successes, Cesarean sections in giraffes are extremely rare and are conducted as a last resort due to the high risks involved in putting giraffes under anesthesia and successful recovery. The Zoo’s team worked hard to save both mom and baby; however, after the calf was extracted from Cami, the veterinary team found that the calf had serious congenital defects and would not have survived. While Cami is currently doing well given this serious situation, our animal health professionals remain in collaboration with an animal surgeon at The Ohio State University to ensure that Cami continues to receive the best possible care. We appreciate the outpouring of support and will post updates as they become available.
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An Asian elephant calf was born at 3:09am this morning to mother, “Phoebe”. The sex has yet to be determined. From Facebook:
BIG delivery! Phoebe gave birth to her calf early this morning at 3:09 a.m. The newborn’s sex has yet to be determined, as the animal care team is giving time for mom and baby to bond. Both are doing great and the calf appears strong! Our animal care team says Phoebe is an experienced mom. The pairing of Phoebe and a male elephant was based on the recommendation through The Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP).

While Phoebe has had the opportunity to breed with male, Hank, the attempts were unsuccessful and she was also artificially inseminated with sperm from Hank and a male from another zoo. The father of the calf is not yet known and will be determined via a DNA test. After a sample is collected, the results will be available in the upcoming weeks. While still a relatively rare procedure for elephants, attempts to artificially inseminate elephants are becoming more frequent in an effort to bolster the numbers of endangered elephants, whose populations are rapidly declining in their native range.

This monumental birth was greatly anticipated by fans of the Nat Geo Wild's TV miniseries “Secrets of the Zoo,” which features the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds.

This calf’s birth is important to sustaining the genetic diversity of Asian elephants in human care. This elephant species is listed as endangered on the IUCN’s Red List for Threatened Species™ and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to continually several direct elephant conservation initiatives through numerous research projects and grants over the last 23 years.

Currently, the calf and mom are in a behind-the-scenes area and are not visible by Zoo guests. We will provide more updates as they become available, so stay tuned!
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Update on "Cami" the giraffe from Facebook:
Cami update: Cami continues to recover. She is being monitored continuously by animal care staff, including frequent veterinary evaluations, and her care team reports that she is calm and stable. However, her condition is still guarded. There have only been three documented successful giraffe Cesarean sections where the dam survived. Thank you for all the care and concern from our community. We will continue to post updates as they become available.
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"Cami" the giraffe has passed away. From Facebook:
Cami Update: We are saddened to report that Masai giraffe Cami has passed away four days after an emergency Cesarean section. Cami, who was monitored around the clock by the Zoo's animal care experts, collapsed at approximately 1:00 a.m. and was unable to rise. The veterinary team immobilized her to assess her condition and provide fluids, but she passed a short time later. Initial bloodwork suggested acute kidney failure, but a full necropsy will be conducted with pathology results expected in approximately six weeks.

Cesarean sections in giraffes are extremely rare and typically conducted as a last resort during a difficult delivery due to the high risks involved in putting giraffes under anesthesia and successful recovery. There are only three documented reports of a giraffe dam surviving a Cesarean section, none of which occurred in North America.
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Columbus Zoo Mourns Loss of Giraffe After Rare Cesarean Section
 
John Marchwick said:
Oh you’ve got to be kidding me. This is certainly not a good year for Columbus. Three giraffes that have died in one month is certainly going to cause some outrage from animal rights activists.
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Well, they did say that giraffes very rarely survive C-sections, so while it is tragic, it shouldn't come off as a shock.
 
NVP said:
Well, they did say that giraffes very rarely survive C-sections, so while it is tragic, it shouldn't come off as a shock.
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I know. But it’s still sad. But I was also stating that people like PETA are certainly not gonna like this to much.
 
The zoo recently welcomed 0.3 Canadian lynxes, which will go on exhibit in the former bobcat exhibit later this winter. The last remaining bobcat has been retired to a semi-off-show enclosure behind the main exhibit, which can be viewed from the train ride.
 
The zoo announced via Twitter that the elephant calf is fighting a possible infection and is being given antibiotics and fluids by the vets.
 
as far as we know columbus is not doing anything wrong correct? there such a great zoo and this is sad how there year has gone baby wise
 
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