On May 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Cape buffalo named Boots which is now on exhibit.
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Haliaeetus
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I hope it's not a bother that I'm asking questions instead of posting news, but I am going to Denver on June 17th. Any idea when the new Down Under exhibit will be open for the public?
Nile Hippo Expert
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One of the young Asian elephant bulls, Chuck, will be leaving in a few weeks for another TBA zoo to become a breeding bull. He is the first to “graduate” from Denver’s bull program.
Good Luck, Chuck! - Denver Zoo
Chuck has arrived in Houston.
Houston Zoo on Instagram: "Welcome home, Chuck! Our elephant herd has gained 9,500 pounds as we welcome our newest arrival, Chuck. He’s a 15-year-old male who recently moved to the Bayou City from @denverzoo as part of a recommendation from the @zoos_aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Chuck is known to be a social butterfly who really enjoys being around other elephants. Read more about our newest member of the herd at the link in bio."
The most recent timeframe I could find is spring 2024, but that is likely no longer happening based on the lack of publicity for it's opening.
Kevin Miller
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I mean the map states that it will open this month, but who knows if that’s accurate?
https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denver-Zoo_Map_22inch_031124_8.5x22_SPRING-24.pdf
I visited Denver Zoo in August 2022 and they described the Down Under exhibit as coming early in 2023 - it has now been a year past that date and a year and a half since my visit and they've shared very few progress updates. I hope this means a fantastic exhibit is on the way because it's been a long wait!
Sango
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It should be open to the public by the end of this month!
Really?!? How do you know? If you don't mind me asking.
Just days after we discussed it, the zoo has formally announced Down Under will open May 24.Our wallabies and kangaroos are hopping into their new Down Under habitat and getting acquainted with their surroundings! Down Under officially opens on May 24, but Denver Zoo members can enjoy exclusive previews from May 19-23.
An additional article about the new 'Down Under' area for a pair of Matschie's Tree-Kangaroos, a pair of Southern Cassowarries, Red-necked Wallabies and Red Kangaroos. The zoo is further looking into adding a second wallaby species potentially and emu as well within the next year: The Denver Zoo’s new Australia habitat opens this week, mate
I just discovered the updated Denver Zoo map and I'm in love with it. I've never seen a version with such detail, including the interior of the Tropical Discovery building. There's icons of each structure in the zoo, from restaurants to aviaries, and the colour-coded sections are eye-catching. This is a brilliant zoo map:
Here's the online link:
https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denver-Zoo_Map_22inch_031124_8.5x22_SPRING-24.pdf
Here's the online link:
https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denver-Zoo_Map_22inch_031124_8.5x22_SPRING-24.pdf
Thank you for drawing attention to this. I really loved the map from my previous visit. I didn't realize what an improvement this version was until I zoomed in - amazing to see they included the interior of Tropical Discovery! I don't know many zoos that still do that sort of thing. It's also so interesting to see how the interior of the zoo has been turned into an Africa theme and the northern section into an Asia theme that may well blur into Australasia with the new exhibit. Primate Panorama remains it's own thing and we get Into the Wild as the increasingly, weirdly standard 'grab bag miscellaneous zone' every zoo seems to need. Looks like it's official the capuchin have left Monkey Island permanently and are at PP in an official capacity.I just discovered the updated Denver Zoo map and I'm in love with it. I've never seen a version with such detail, including the interior of the Tropical Discovery building. There's icons of each structure in the zoo, from restaurants to aviaries, and the colour-coded sections are eye-catching. This is a brilliant zoo map:
Here's the online link:
https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denver-Zoo_Map_22inch_031124_8.5x22_SPRING-24.pdf
The other really curious thing is the choice to turn the former Northern Shores here as 'Latin America' to tie the sea lions, flamingos and interior of Tropical Discovery together. Makes you wonder if the future renovations to the feline building may continue this theme, since it is placed in the area and currently has Geoffrey's Cat as a resident... although by surrounding Harmony Hill this may cut off the chance for the return of North American wildlife to the collection.
The one area I was and still am dissatisfied with is the Nurture Trail. Both the previous and current map do a poor job of drawing attention to this exhibit area.
TypicalGatsby
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I just discovered the updated Denver Zoo map and I'm in love with it. I've never seen a version with such detail, including the interior of the Tropical Discovery building. There's icons of each structure in the zoo, from restaurants to aviaries, and the colour-coded sections are eye-catching. This is a brilliant zoo map:
Here's the online link:
https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denver-Zoo_Map_22inch_031124_8.5x22_SPRING-24.pdf
It's strange to me that they marked "Historic Bear Mountain" despite it basically being phased out as an animal exhibit completely. I understand that for the bears since their section was a rather old-fashioned & cold concrete exhibit, but I always thought the coati exhibit was tasteful and interesting.
Nile Hippo Expert
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Baylor has arrived and has been introduced to the herd, and is already besties with Jake!
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On June 11th, it was announced that the zoo acquired an African penguin from the OdySea Aquarium in Arizona.
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On June 25th, the zoo debuted a new name, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, and a new logo to the public.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance: New Name. Eternal Mission. | Introducing Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. New Name. Eternal Mission. For 128 years, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has connected people with... | By Denver ZooFacebook
Turtles Fly Too
On June 25th, the zoo debuted a new name, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, and a new logo to the public.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance: New Name. Eternal Mission. | Introducing Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. New Name. Eternal Mission. For 128 years, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has connected people with... | By Denver ZooFacebook
On June 26th, the zoo announced their (0.1) Geoffroy's cat Dia was moved to the former Mastchie's tree kangaroo exhibit which is now on display.
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On June 29th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) lesser kudu named Ru was born on June 1st which is on exhibit. The zoo also announced they switched their kudu, gerenuk, and crane group with their addax brothers group.
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On July 8th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) bald eagle named Toano passed away on July 3rd at around the age of 24+ due to a decline in health caused by severe heart disease.
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