The calf is a little girl and she has been named Ajali which means "accident" since the calf was conceived while her mom was on birth control
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A male Malayan tiger has arrived:
Dickerson Park Zoo Adds Malayan Tiger
Dickerson Park Zoo is proud to announce the arrival of Jango, a seven-year-old, male Malayan tiger.
Jango arrived in early November and recently received his quarantine exit exam by Dickerson Park Zoo veterinarian Dr. Stephanie Zec.
While under anesthesia, Jango also went through another procedure to help protect his species. Jango’s semen was collected in order to save his genetic material for potential use in the future. He currently ranks as the number one most genetically valuable male in the Malayan tiger population.
Dickerson Park Zoo Adds Malayan Tiger
Dickerson Park Zoo is proud to announce the arrival of Jango, a seven-year-old, male Malayan tiger.
Jango arrived in early November and recently received his quarantine exit exam by Dickerson Park Zoo veterinarian Dr. Stephanie Zec.
While under anesthesia, Jango also went through another procedure to help protect his species. Jango’s semen was collected in order to save his genetic material for potential use in the future. He currently ranks as the number one most genetically valuable male in the Malayan tiger population.
Other 2021 News:
On January 22nd, the zoo announced they have rehabilitated and released a (1.0) bald eagle named Patriot after recovering from severe lead poisoning.
https://www.ky3.com/2021/01/22/dick...gle-back-into-the-wild-after-medical-miracle/
On February 16th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) green? iguana named Benji passed away on February 15th due to a very large tumor in his bladder.
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https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/17/iguana-suffering-from-tumor-euthanized-at-dickerson-park-zoo/
On May 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Trixie passed away on May 16th after emergency surgery. She was 5 years old.
Trixie, a Dickerson Park Zoo sloth, dies following emergency surgery
On June 30th, the zoo posted an update about the new ring-tailed lemur exhibit.
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On August 24th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) laughing kookaburra was born.
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On October 8th, the zoo announced they have rehabilitated and released a (1.0) barred owl back into the wild.
Releasing a rehabilitated owl: that’s... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Releasing a rehabilitated owl: that’s how to start a weekend!
On October 18th, the zoo announced they have started construction on a new splash pad called Jumping Jewels, which will be opened in 2022.
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On January 22nd, the zoo announced they have rehabilitated and released a (1.0) bald eagle named Patriot after recovering from severe lead poisoning.
https://www.ky3.com/2021/01/22/dick...gle-back-into-the-wild-after-medical-miracle/
On February 16th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) green? iguana named Benji passed away on February 15th due to a very large tumor in his bladder.
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https://www.ky3.com/2021/02/17/iguana-suffering-from-tumor-euthanized-at-dickerson-park-zoo/
On May 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Trixie passed away on May 16th after emergency surgery. She was 5 years old.
Trixie, a Dickerson Park Zoo sloth, dies following emergency surgery
On June 30th, the zoo posted an update about the new ring-tailed lemur exhibit.
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On August 24th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) laughing kookaburra was born.
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On October 8th, the zoo announced they have rehabilitated and released a (1.0) barred owl back into the wild.
Releasing a rehabilitated owl: that’s... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Releasing a rehabilitated owl: that’s how to start a weekend!
On October 18th, the zoo announced they have started construction on a new splash pad called Jumping Jewels, which will be opened in 2022.
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2022 News:
On January 31st, the zoo announced that their new ring-tailed lemur exhibit is opened to the public.
Alastor & Basil are exploring their... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Alastor & Basil are exploring their new exhibit for the first time. They now have an indoor/outdoor area and guests can watch them play year round.
On March 19th, the zoo announced that due to bird influenza, they removed their flamingos from the exhibit as well as removed their birds from education programs. The zoo lifted these restrictions by June.
https://www.ky3.com/2022/03/19/dickerson-park-zoo-takes-steps-protect-birds-bird-flu/
On May 9th, the zoo announced that the Jumping Jewels splash pad is now opened to the public.
Jump for joy! The new and improved... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Jump for joy! The new and improved Jumping Jewels Splash Pad is now open at Dickerson Park Zoo!
On January 31st, the zoo announced that their new ring-tailed lemur exhibit is opened to the public.
Alastor & Basil are exploring their... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Alastor & Basil are exploring their new exhibit for the first time. They now have an indoor/outdoor area and guests can watch them play year round.
On March 19th, the zoo announced that due to bird influenza, they removed their flamingos from the exhibit as well as removed their birds from education programs. The zoo lifted these restrictions by June.
https://www.ky3.com/2022/03/19/dickerson-park-zoo-takes-steps-protect-birds-bird-flu/
On May 9th, the zoo announced that the Jumping Jewels splash pad is now opened to the public.
Jump for joy! The new and improved... - Dickerson Park Zoo | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Jump for joy! The new and improved Jumping Jewels Splash Pad is now open at Dickerson Park Zoo!
On September 6th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Central American spider monkey named Prim which is now on exhibit.
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On October 30th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) capybara were born on October 19th which are now on exhibit.
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On November 3rd, the zoo announced the genders, (3.1).
This little boy has two brothers & a sister! #capybara #zoolife #veterinarian #lovedpz | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Facebook
On January 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) maned wolf named Ty to the Dallas Zoo in Texas.
Maned wolf debut | We’re thrilled to introduce Ty and Scarlet, the first-ever maned wolves to call the Dallas Zoo home. The duo joins us based on a recommendation from The... | By Dallas Zoo | Facebook
An orphaned female cougar has arrived, and has been named Drax.
Meet Drax, Dickerson Park Zoo’s new cougar cub
Meet Drax, Dickerson Park Zoo’s new cougar cub
On March 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) domestic zebu named Drifter which is now on exhibit in the petting zoo area.
Meet Drifter! DPZ's newest resident... - Dickerson Park Zoo
Meet Drifter! DPZ's newest resident... - Dickerson Park Zoo
On April 12th, the zoo announced they built a new pool for their Asian elephants.
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On May 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) ring-tailed lemur named Ahmand which is now on exhibit.
Basil has a buddy! | By Dickerson Park Zoo - Facebook
On June 5th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5+?) Indian peafowl hatched.
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On July 15th, the zoo announced they celebrated 100 years since the opening of the facility.
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On July 18th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) generic giraffe named Gidget passed away at age 30 due to severe arthritis.
Matriarch of Giraffe Herd Humanely Euthanized Gidget, the matriarch of Dickerson Park Zoo’s giraffe herd, was humanely euthanized Tuesday morning, July... | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Facebook
Matriarch of Giraffe Herd Humanely Euthanized Gidget, the matriarch of Dickerson Park Zoo’s giraffe herd, was humanely euthanized Tuesday morning, July... | By Dickerson Park Zoo | Facebook
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It’s a middle of the pack zoo. I have about 30 institutions on my life list, and this is set pretty comfortably in 18th place. If you’re a zoo fan, the enclosures are a bit underwhelming.
One thing I really enjoy about the zoo is their use of small indoor areas. For a lot of species, like Siamangs, Colobus Monkeys, Giraffes, and even Giant Tortoises, you can see them in indoor spaces if they are not out in their enclosures.
One thing I do not like about the zoo is the number of peacocks. There’s at least 30 free roaming peacocks I would estimate, making your zoo experience a jump scare simulator if you’re not expecting them to be noisy.
This place hasn’t had any pictures in the gallery since 2012 (not counting the one picture of a cobra uploaded in 2019) making the gallery quite outdated. If anything has changed since then can you upload any pictures of said change?
Chacoan peccaries are now on display:
The Dickerson Park Zoo welcomes a new addition | KOLR - OzarksFirst.com
The Dickerson Park Zoo welcomes a new addition | KOLR - OzarksFirst.com
The species isn't new, I think just the female is.
Piece of November 2023 News Not Mentioned:
On November 10th, the zoo announced they constructed a new "patio" space outside the den of the African lion exhibit.
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On January 4th, 2024, the zoo announced that they demolished the old Conservation Station building and (almost) finished construction on a new building with the same name for event purposes.
On November 10th, the zoo announced they constructed a new "patio" space outside the den of the African lion exhibit.
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On January 4th, 2024, the zoo announced that they demolished the old Conservation Station building and (almost) finished construction on a new building with the same name for event purposes.
The American alligator habitat received a renovation, complete with more space and a heated pool.
A look at Dickerson Park Zoo’s renovated gator home
A look at Dickerson Park Zoo’s renovated gator home