A Bactrian Camel born March 27th is on exhibit now.
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A male Miniature Donkey was born last week on Wednesday.
A new primate complex and Mexican grey wolf habitat will open later this year.
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I did also read that two of the four orphaned grizzly bears that the zoo currently has will move to a Wisconsin zoo next year. It doesn't specify which zoo, but I would assume they would be moving to Henry Vilas for Arctic Passage.
New at the zoo
I did also read that two of the four orphaned grizzly bears that the zoo currently has will move to a Wisconsin zoo next year. It doesn't specify which zoo, but I would assume they would be moving to Henry Vilas for Arctic Passage.
A pair of Siamangs, named Richochette and Bahiyah, have moved into the Everett and Carol Heringer Family Primate Center, and are viewable in their outdoor exhibit. The zoo is working to get the rest of the center ready for other primates to move in.
I just uploaded almost 150 photos of this North Dakota zoo into the gallery.
Dakota Zoo's 2020 plan includes a complex that will showcase penguins, meerkats and red pandas. If funding allows, there will also be a brand-new American black bear exhibit. The 3-page document on the link below includes a conceptual plan for the 3 smaller species:
http://www.dakotazoo.org/image/cache/2020FAQ.PDF
http://www.dakotazoo.org/image/cache/2020FAQ.PDF
The Dakota Zoo re-opened yesterday, May 9: Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Bismarck, Minot zoos reopen May 9
8.0 African Penguins will soon been arriving as part of a new exhibit. The plans for red pandas and meerkats are more long term within the 5 to 10 year mark: Penguins coming to Bismarck, enclosure under construction
2.0 Snow Leopard cubs were born in early June to female Grace: Log into Facebook | Facebook
Other news in 2021:
On February 9th, 2021, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) siamang was born in late December 2020.
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On May 7th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) Dall sheep was born.
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On May 11th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Przewalski's wild horse was born.
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On May 22nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Rocky Mountain goats were born.
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On August 25th, the zoo announced they have received a new playground which is located near the African penguin exhibit.
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On October 3rd, it was reported that the zoo took in a (0.0.1) Swainson's hawk for rehabilitation.
North Dakota Badlands Search and Rescue Services director rescues injured hawk
On November 3rd, it was reported that the zoo is taking steps to vaccinate their snow leopard from COVID-19.
Dakota Zoo takes steps to vaccinate snow leopards against coronavirus
On February 9th, 2021, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) siamang was born in late December 2020.
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On May 7th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) Dall sheep was born.
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On May 11th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Przewalski's wild horse was born.
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On May 22nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Rocky Mountain goats were born.
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On August 25th, the zoo announced they have received a new playground which is located near the African penguin exhibit.
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On October 3rd, it was reported that the zoo took in a (0.0.1) Swainson's hawk for rehabilitation.
North Dakota Badlands Search and Rescue Services director rescues injured hawk
On November 3rd, it was reported that the zoo is taking steps to vaccinate their snow leopard from COVID-19.
Dakota Zoo takes steps to vaccinate snow leopards against coronavirus
Also one more piece of news
On March 1st, it was announced that a (0.1) reindeer named Lilly has arrived from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota.
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On March 1st, it was announced that a (0.1) reindeer named Lilly has arrived from the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota.
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On January 24th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (2.0) African penguins from the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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On January 31st, the zoo announced that their (1.1) continental giant rabbits have a new exhibit next to the chicken coop.
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On February 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) "black spider monkey" was born in the end of January 2022.
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For the 2 male snow leopard cubs born last year, does any one have a date of birth for them? And have they been named? Many thanks for any info!
On April 1st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel was born the week prior.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=538101324398354
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On April 2nd, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, they have taken their waterfowl off exhibit and have temporarily barred their penguins from going into their outdoors exhibit.
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On April 26th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) grey wolf named Orion has passed away due to a steady decline in health in early April.
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