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Jaxton said:
(1.0) Giraffe was born to Jasiri and BB on March 7.

BABY BULLETIN: BB’s Baby Is Here! - Denver Zoo
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Nile Hippo Expert said:
The zoo has chosen three name finalists for the baby, "Dagg", in honor of late giraffe research Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, "Thorn", a favorite woody food source for giraffes, and "Kujali", meaning "to care" in Swahili.
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The baby was given the name Thorn as mentioned on the zoo's Facebook page.
 
 
The Keel-billed Toucan MANGO has been euthanised.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "We’re deeply saddened to share the passing of Mango, our 6-year-old keel-billed toucan, who was humanely euthanized on Friday, May 2. Mango came to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in February 2024, along with nearly 130 other animals in need of new homes following the closure of SeaQuest in Littleton, Colorado. She was one of many animals relocated to DZCA, giving them a second chance through the dedication of our teams. Since her arrival, our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams have been managing several medical conditions, including severe hemochromatosis, an iron storage disease that led to severe and terminal liver disease. Throughout her time at DZCA, our teams worked diligently to manage Mango’s health and ensure she had the best possible quality of life. After a series of significant changes in her condition, she was placed on a quality-of-life watch. On May 2, our teams made the difficult but compassionate decision to humanely euthanize her due to her continued decline. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the people who loved and cared for her. A full postmortem exam will be conducted by our Veterinary Medicine team to better understand the extent of her illness. While Mango was only with us for a short time, she quickly became a fan-favorite in Tropical Discovery among staff, volunteers, guests and members. Vega, one of her devoted Animal Care Specialists, reflected on what it meant to care for Mango. Please see their thoughts in the comments below. Our hearts go out to all those at DZCA and in our community who loved Mango. We invite you to share your memories of her in the comments below. She will be dearly missed. Photo Credit: Volunteer Photographer Jo Ashton and Animal Care Specialists Vega and Erik Bowker"
 
Haliaeetus said:
Birth of 0.1 Lesser Kudu.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "Our kudu herd just got a little bigger, and a whole lot cuter! Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the family, a sweet baby girl born to lesser kudu Eleanor on April 25! Our Animal Care team says she’s calm, curious, and taking all the Zoo excitement in stride. You may catch a glimpse of her during your next visit, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this adorable addition and the rest of our growing kudu family. In the meantime, meet her in our latest Baby Bulletin, presented by @intermountain. Photo Credit: Lead Animal Care Specialist Jordan B."
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She has received the name of ELPHABA, after the witch of the movie "Wicked" !
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "We have wickedly good news! Our lesser kudu that was born on March 7 to parents Elsa and Machi has been named Elphaba by her Animal Care team! Sticking with the naming theme of strong female characters like her mother Elsa (from “Frozen”) and cousin Eleanor (from “The Good Place”), Elphaba, or Elphie, was named after the infamous Witch of the West from "Wicked." Elphie is altogether quite impossible to describe, but if we had to, we'd say she's bold, curious, and seems to defy gravity when she zooms around her yard. So if you care to find her, look towards the kudu habitat and please join us in officially welcoming Elphie to the herd. : Lead Animal Care Specialist Jordan B. and Volunteer Photographer Joan Reedy"
 
5 Scaly-sided Mergansers have hatched.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "Just in time for #NationalDucklingMonth, we’re thrilled to welcome five Endangered scaly-sided merganser chicks to our animal family! These rare diving ducks hatched behind the scenes at our Avian Propagation Center, where they’re being hand-reared by our dedicated Animal Care Specialists. Once they’re big enough, they’ll join proud parents Jericho Chris and Andrew Demetrius in our Primate Panorama Forest Aviary! These chicks are the first of their species to successfully hatch at DZCA and are part of a Species Survival Plan to help protect this Endangered species. With only 2,400–4,500 individuals remaining in the wild, every hatchling is a big win for conservation. Say hi to our fluffy new additions in our latest Baby Bulletin, presented by @intermountain, and visit the link in our bio to learn more about them."
 
Piece of May 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On May 14th, the zoo announced they installed a new tunnel feature inside the African wild dog exhibit.

52K views · 3.1K reactions | Our African wild dogs have a new favorite feature in their habitat: a tunnel installed just for them! This playful addition encourages natural behaviors... | By Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook

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On May 30th, the zoo announced they reacquired (0.2) California sea lions named Luci and Ady from Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.

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Arrival of 3.0 Desert Bighorns.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "We’re excited to welcome three desert bighorn rams to East Sheep Mountain! They arrived in late May and are settling in nicely to their new home. Desert bighorn sheep are a new species for DZCA, and we’re honored to now care for two of the three subspecies of bighorn sheep. These rams are getting comfortable in their habitat and beginning to bond with their Animal Care team. We’ll share their names as soon as they’re decided! Once widespread across the Southwestern U.S., desert bighorn populations declined due to habitat loss and disease. But thanks to ongoing conservation efforts, they’re making a comeback. DZCA is proud to partner with the Navajo Nation and other conservation organizations around the state to help study and protect these iconic animals in the wild. In 2021, our Colorado Field Conservation team helped launch a new project to study these unique animals and help combat a pneumonia outbreak threatening wild herds. These new arrivals are a special addition to our animal family and a great connection to the conservation work we participate in across Colorado. Be sure to stop by and say hello on your next visit! : Volunteer Photographer Jo Ashton"
 
For the first time in Denver Zoo, an African Pancake Tortoise has hatched.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "We have an adorable new addition to shell-brate; the first-ever African pancake tortoise that hatched at DZCA! Last December, our Animal Ambassador team found a perfect little egg in our pancake tortoise habitat. They carefully transported it to Tropical Discovery were our Animal Care Specialists there incubated it for the last six months. Then, on Friday, May 23, there was a successful hatching of a female tortoise! She might be tiny for now, but her role in conservation is huge. Pancake tortoises are Critically Endangered, and this marks the first successful breeding and hatching at DZCA. DZCA is also home to four other pancake tortoises including her mom Waffles and three males named Short-Stack, Denny, and Flapjack. They all live behind the scenes with our other Animal Ambassadors and guests may see them at Ambassadors Carts throughout the summer! In the meantime, say hi to our newest arrival in this Baby Bulletin, presented by @intermountain."
 
Red River Hog Garnet has passed away aged 19 years.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Garnet, our beloved 19-year-old red river hog, on Thursday, June 5. Over the last week, Garnet experienced a significant decline in her health, including reduced mobility, hindlimb weakness, and decreased energy and interaction with her care team. Our teams were also monitoring Garnet for concerns of a progressive spinal disease, along with a newly developed heart murmur and progressing renal failure. Due to these conditions and her recent decline despite our best efforts at medical management, our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize her. She passed peacefully surrounded by those who knew and loved her. Thanks to the expert care and dedication from our Animal Care and Health teams, she lived well beyond her species’ typical life expectancy of 15 years. Born right here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Garnet was the third-oldest red river hog in the country and recently celebrated her 19th birthday on March 31. Known for her big personality, love of belly rubs, and enthusiastic participation in training sessions, she was a beloved member of our animal family. She also voluntarily took part in her own health care, including blood draws, x-rays, foot care, and even weekly acupuncture sessions, which helped her remain healthy and comfortable well into her golden years. Like every loss we experience at the Zoo, saying goodbye is difficult and Garnet's passing has been especially hard on those who cared for her over the years. Members of her team reflect on what it meant to care for Garnet over the years in the comments below. Garnet will be deeply missed by her sounder, her care team, and the many staff, volunteers, members and guests who were touched by her presence over the years. We invite you to share your favorite memories or photos of Garnet in the comments below. "
 
Another Piece of May 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On May 14th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) red-ruffed lemur named Mego to Millbrook School's Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo in New York.

Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo

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On June 19th, the zoo announced they released a yellow-bellied marmot back into the wild after it was found inside the wheel well in one of the facility's field vehicles the day prior.

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On June 26th, the zoo announced that a Linne's two-toed sloth was born on June 19th which is now on exhibit.

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KENI the African Penguin has passed away at the age of 16.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "We are sad to share that Keni, our 16-year-old African penguin, was humanely euthanized on June 12. Earlier this year, Animal Care staff at Pinnacol African Penguin Point observed a mass on the upper portion of Keni’s beak. She was quickly scheduled for diagnostic imaging at our Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital, where a CT scan and biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of malignant melanoma in her nasal passage. To provide Keni with the best possible care and to ensure she was comfortable, our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine team partnered with @caseboulder. Keni’s treatment plan included radiation therapy and immunotherapy using a canine melanoma vaccine—an innovative approach tailored to her unique physiology and condition. While Keni’s prognosis was positive throughout the initial rounds of treatment, our team noticed that she was no longer responding to treatment. For Keni's wellbeing and comfort, the decision was made to humanely euthanize her. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the animal care team that loved and cared for her. Keni was a beloved member of our Critically Endangered African penguin flock and will be dearly missed by all who cared and loved her over the years. "
 
Arrival of 1.0 Himalayan Monal
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Instagram: "Meet the new bird on the block! Earlier this year, we welcomed a male, three-year-old Himalayan monal to our Forest Aviary! This stunning pheasant species is new to DZCA, and based on his beautiful plumage, he has been named Picasso by his Animal Care team. These birds are native to Asia including Afganistan, Bhutan, northeastern India, southern Tibet and Myanmar and are highly expressive. They use a mix of body displays and vocalizations to communicate everything from courtship interest to contentment, aggression and more. Picasso is settling in nicely and can often be seen foraging for food or interacting with other birds in his multi-species habitat. Be sure to say hello on your next visit to Forest Aviary! : Animal Care Specialist Anton M. and Volunteer Photographer Jo Ashton"
 
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