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On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African wild dog named Tilly passed away at age 11 due to a decline in health.

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On July 26th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) turquoise tanager to the Montreal Biodome in Quebec, Canada in November 2023.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/successful-turquoise-tanager-breeding-biodome

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On August 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) wild-born Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Nebraska after it was found abandoned which is now on exhibit.

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On August 17th, the zoo announced that they named the sheep Annie.

33K views · 958 reactions | Meet Annie the Baby Bighorn Sheep | Our Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep baby has a name! Meet Annie, the little orphaned lamb who's getting a second chance thanks to dedicated wildlife... | By Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook

On September 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) eastern bongo was born on August 29th which is on exhibit.

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On July 10th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) yellow-cheeked gibbon to the Los Angeles Zoo in California.

https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Animal-Transaction-Report-7.16.2024.pdf

On July 16th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Grevy's zebras named Opal and Ruby which are now on exhibit.

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I) Are Denver and LA Zoos some of the few US ones to maintain buff-cheeked gibbon Nomascus gabriellae (and not the regular northern white-cheeked gibbon N. leucogenys)?

II) Where did both female Grevy zebra arrive from? In the picture, ... it seems there are at least 3 Grevy zebras in Denver Zoo?
 
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On December 5th, the zoo announced they bred and released 2 species of native dung beetle in the genus Canthon, marking the first successful reintroduction of the beetles in a location with American bison in the world. The zoo also announced they established a breeding program for the rainbow scarab beetle.

5.6K views · 114 reactions | At Genesee Park, in partnership with Denver Mountain Parks, we have accomplished a groundbreaking conservation effort: the world’s first reintroduction... | By Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook

On December 21st, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) clouded leopard named Jean from Zoo Miami in Florida earlier in December.

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Piece of October 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On October 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) green anaconda named Calypso from the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in Minnesota which is on exhibit in Tropical Discovery.

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On December 31st, the zoo announced that they started work on upgrades to the gorilla viewing area, to be completed in February 2025. The zoo also announced the new sea lion exhibit will open in Summer 2025.

1.8K views · 41 reactions | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance 2024 Wrapped | What a WILD year it’s been! From momentous milestones like our brand refresh, to the opening of our new Down Under habitat and the arrival of new animal... | By Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook
 
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