Glad to see Como as a breeding facility for this species!
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Amur Tiger Bernadette gave birth to twin cubs, who have been gendered as 1.1, on August 29th!
Como Zoo celebrates first Amur tiger births in four decades | kare11.com
Como Zoo celebrates first Amur tiger births in four decades | kare11.com
On September 19th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) lowland nyala was born on September 16th which is on exhibit.
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A New Addition to the Herd: Como Zoo Welcomes Adorable Nyala Calf! - Como Zoo Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
A New Addition to the Herd: Como Zoo Welcomes Adorable Nyala Calf! - Como Zoo Conservatory
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The male cub has been named Maks and the female cub has been named Marisa.
Como Zoo reveals names for twin tiger cubs
For sustainability purposes, new geothermal energy systems are being installed in the primate, administration, and polar bear buildings. These upgrades will save the city around 1.8 million dollars over the next three years.
Primate, Polar Bear Building Upgrades To Save Zoo Up To $1.8M
Primate, Polar Bear Building Upgrades To Save Zoo Up To $1.8M
Piece of October 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On October 26th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) green anaconda to the Denver Zoo in Colorado.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
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On December 18th, the zoo announced that their director Michelle Furrer was hired to be the next CEO and President of the Myriad Gardens Foundation and the Scissortail Park Foundation (both located in Oklahoma). Plans are underway at the facility to find a new director.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Announces Leadership Transition - Como Zoo Conservatory
On December 23rd, the zoo announced that the nyala was named Walter.
Como Friends
On October 26th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) green anaconda to the Denver Zoo in Colorado.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
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On December 18th, the zoo announced that their director Michelle Furrer was hired to be the next CEO and President of the Myriad Gardens Foundation and the Scissortail Park Foundation (both located in Oklahoma). Plans are underway at the facility to find a new director.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Announces Leadership Transition - Como Zoo Conservatory
On December 23rd, the zoo announced that the nyala was named Walter.
Como Friends
From a recent newsletter:
Male snow leopard Moutig will be moving to the Bronx Zoo as part of a breeding recommendation for this endangered species. A curious cat known to keepers for his distinctive vocalizations and his strong dislike for Como Zoo’s neighboring lions, Moutig first came to Como Zoo in 2016 from France as part of an international effort to diversify the genetics of European and North American snow leopards, and was selected to make this move by representatives from the snow leopard species survival plan. While keepers Hans Jorgensen and Caitlin Alessi are sorry to see him go, Jorgensen jokes, “He’s a big city cat, and with his vocalizing he could make it big on Broadway.” Au revoir Monsieur Moutig!
Reggiano and Ilsamar | Trying to guess the gender of Como Zoo’s emperor tamarins can be a bit tricky—the males, females and young of this endangered species all have very distinguished mustaches. This season Como welcomed two new individuals—Reggiano, a 3-year-old from the Buttonwood Park Zoo, and Ilsamar (Ilsa), a 2-year-old from the Dallas Zoo—as a new breeding pair put together by the AZA’s Species Survival Plan. While it’s too soon to say if their partnership will be a success, primate keepers have observed breeding behavior between the two.
The newest resident of Como Zoo’s Aquatic Animals Building is Snow Cone, an adolescent epaulette shark. Now living in the building’s largest new tank, visitors can see that this nocturnal shark species exhibits some surprising behavior—appearing to “walk” across the ocean floor with its fins. A denizen of isolated tidal pools, epaulette sharks have adapted to survive severe oxygen depletion by shutting down some neural functions.
Yoshi | When one-year-old Yoshi arrived at Como’s bison habitat in January, it took her no time at all to bond with two-year-old Ruby, another young bison from Minnesota’s Bison Conservation Herd. “They were very excited to meet each other initially, and when you visit the zoo, you’ll see them side by side,” says keeper Aaron Nelson. “Because they’re both young, and have been in a larger herd setting, you’ll also see some more natural behaviors out of them, like one we call bluff charging, to establish dominance over us.” While Como Zoo’s hoofstock keepers have a healthy respect for the young bison, who will grow to be over 1,000 pounds, “we also think it’s pretty cute, that little bit of attitude and spunk. They’re letting us know that they’re big, and they’re in charge.”
New Faces and Fresh Starts - Como Friends
Male snow leopard Moutig will be moving to the Bronx Zoo as part of a breeding recommendation for this endangered species. A curious cat known to keepers for his distinctive vocalizations and his strong dislike for Como Zoo’s neighboring lions, Moutig first came to Como Zoo in 2016 from France as part of an international effort to diversify the genetics of European and North American snow leopards, and was selected to make this move by representatives from the snow leopard species survival plan. While keepers Hans Jorgensen and Caitlin Alessi are sorry to see him go, Jorgensen jokes, “He’s a big city cat, and with his vocalizing he could make it big on Broadway.” Au revoir Monsieur Moutig!
Reggiano and Ilsamar | Trying to guess the gender of Como Zoo’s emperor tamarins can be a bit tricky—the males, females and young of this endangered species all have very distinguished mustaches. This season Como welcomed two new individuals—Reggiano, a 3-year-old from the Buttonwood Park Zoo, and Ilsamar (Ilsa), a 2-year-old from the Dallas Zoo—as a new breeding pair put together by the AZA’s Species Survival Plan. While it’s too soon to say if their partnership will be a success, primate keepers have observed breeding behavior between the two.
The newest resident of Como Zoo’s Aquatic Animals Building is Snow Cone, an adolescent epaulette shark. Now living in the building’s largest new tank, visitors can see that this nocturnal shark species exhibits some surprising behavior—appearing to “walk” across the ocean floor with its fins. A denizen of isolated tidal pools, epaulette sharks have adapted to survive severe oxygen depletion by shutting down some neural functions.
Yoshi | When one-year-old Yoshi arrived at Como’s bison habitat in January, it took her no time at all to bond with two-year-old Ruby, another young bison from Minnesota’s Bison Conservation Herd. “They were very excited to meet each other initially, and when you visit the zoo, you’ll see them side by side,” says keeper Aaron Nelson. “Because they’re both young, and have been in a larger herd setting, you’ll also see some more natural behaviors out of them, like one we call bluff charging, to establish dominance over us.” While Como Zoo’s hoofstock keepers have a healthy respect for the young bison, who will grow to be over 1,000 pounds, “we also think it’s pretty cute, that little bit of attitude and spunk. They’re letting us know that they’re big, and they’re in charge.”
New Faces and Fresh Starts - Como Friends
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Milton the White faced Saki has passed away at the age of 25.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
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A Hoffmann's two-toed sloth was born on exhibit Wednesday to parents Ziggy and Sago!
Como Zoo visitors get a surprise: witnessing the birth of a baby sloth
Como Zoo visitors get a surprise: witnessing the birth of a baby sloth
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Sad news, 7-year-old female gorilla Nyati has passed away.
Western lowland gorilla ‘Nyati’ dies at St. Paul’s Como Zoo – Twin Cities
Western lowland gorilla ‘Nyati’ dies at St. Paul’s Como Zoo – Twin Cities
Some happier news.
Como to welcome a female polar bear for hopeful breeding!
"With that strategy in mind, Como Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new female bear from a partner zoo, who might make a good breeding partner for Kulu. “With an aging population of bears, we’re trying to shake things up,” Jungheim says. If the pairing works, she may even have a couple of new names to add to the polar bear studbook."
Protecting Polar Bears - Como Friends
Como to welcome a female polar bear for hopeful breeding!
"With that strategy in mind, Como Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new female bear from a partner zoo, who might make a good breeding partner for Kulu. “With an aging population of bears, we’re trying to shake things up,” Jungheim says. If the pairing works, she may even have a couple of new names to add to the polar bear studbook."
Protecting Polar Bears - Como Friends
Clover, one of the zoo's adult female giraffes, died on April 19 after falling suddenly. I enjoyed watching her use her tongue to grab lettuce leaves from her enrichment feeder when I was at the zoo a week ago. Zinnia was working the last chunk of the stem out from the other side, so Clover eventually gave up, though Zinnia's persistence didn't make her any more successful herself.
A necropsy should reveal what caused her to fall, and how specifically the fall led to her death.
Remembering Clover: A Cherished Member of the Como Family - Como Zoo Conservatory
In other news, a Dall sheep was born on April 17 to dam Sunny. I always appreciate the Como Zoo's dedication to Dall sheep, as there are few accredited zoos who work with them.
Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Dall's Sheep - Como Zoo Conservatory
A necropsy should reveal what caused her to fall, and how specifically the fall led to her death.
Remembering Clover: A Cherished Member of the Como Family - Como Zoo Conservatory
In other news, a Dall sheep was born on April 17 to dam Sunny. I always appreciate the Como Zoo's dedication to Dall sheep, as there are few accredited zoos who work with them.
Como Zoo Welcomes Baby Dall's Sheep - Como Zoo Conservatory
Sadly, the Hoffmann's two-toed sloth born in early April passed away a little less than a week ago.
On a lighter, happier note, the only recently introduced bearded emperor tamarin "couple" already has a baby; Ilsamar gave birth to a male now named Bleu. She and dad Reggiano are first-time parents.
A Month of Joy and Loss: Remembering the Baby Sloth and Welcoming Baby Bleu - Como Zoo Conservatory
On a lighter, happier note, the only recently introduced bearded emperor tamarin "couple" already has a baby; Ilsamar gave birth to a male now named Bleu. She and dad Reggiano are first-time parents.
A Month of Joy and Loss: Remembering the Baby Sloth and Welcoming Baby Bleu - Como Zoo Conservatory
One of the burnished-buff tanagers passed away.
Another green honeycreeper chick hatched earlier this year.
At some point in the not-to-distant future, Tropical Encounters will be getting two male Soccoro doves. My understanding is that there is a waiting list of sorts, and the Como Park Zoo has been on it for a little while.
Another green honeycreeper chick hatched earlier this year.
At some point in the not-to-distant future, Tropical Encounters will be getting two male Soccoro doves. My understanding is that there is a waiting list of sorts, and the Como Park Zoo has been on it for a little while.
Piece of April / May 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On April 10th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 African crested porcupines named Copper and Russet from the now-closed SeaQuest Roseville in Minnesota, which are on exhibit.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Welcome Home, Copper & Russet! Como’s New Porcupines Are Settling In Nicely - Como Zoo Conservatory
On May 28th, the zoo announced they named the (0.1) sheep Petunia.
Como Friends
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On July 18th, the zoo announced they moved their Chilean flamingos back on display after avian influenza concerns kept them off exhibit throughout local migration and early nesting periods.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
On April 10th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 African crested porcupines named Copper and Russet from the now-closed SeaQuest Roseville in Minnesota, which are on exhibit.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Welcome Home, Copper & Russet! Como’s New Porcupines Are Settling In Nicely - Como Zoo Conservatory
On May 28th, the zoo announced they named the (0.1) sheep Petunia.
Como Friends
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On July 18th, the zoo announced they moved their Chilean flamingos back on display after avian influenza concerns kept them off exhibit throughout local migration and early nesting periods.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Zoo adventures
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I emailed the Milwaukee County Zoo, and they confirmed that Thelma(Plains zebra) moved to the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Jonathan
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really? How long ago?
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I emailed them on July 8, and they said Thelma(zebra) recently arrived.
Jonathan
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Been trying to find photos of the zebras at the zoo online but don't think they're on exhibit at the moment