Other Early 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On January 1st, the zoo announced that the Asian Forest Complex, the California sea lion exhibit, and the Nocturnal building (minus the new Komodo dragon exhibit, expected to be completed sometime in 2026) were all reopened to the public. The zoo also announced they would reopen the Galapagos tortoise exhibit sometime in early 2025, and in the future, the facility will remodel the South American Pavilion area.
El Paso Zoo
On January 22nd, the zoo announced that the penguins were sexed as (0.2) and named MJ (Empress Mom Jeans) and Seven, respectively.
3.4K views · 64 reactions | Dad feeding his Baby | Welcome to WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS WEDNESDAYS! This beautiful video features Admiral Fancy Pants, our Magellanic Penguin that was donated to us by Aquarium... | By El Paso Zoo | Facebook
On February 5th, the zoo announced they sexed the giraffe as (1.0). On April 3rd, the zoo announced they named the giraffe Tesoro.
El Paso Zoo
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Thank You to all the kids, parents, kids-at-heart, and zoo staff who came together to stage these beautiful greetings to name our newest baby male giraffe. His name is Tesoro! Below are the final percentages each name scored in our naming contest: Team Ato (18%) Team Balozi (31%) Team Hermanito (9%) Team Tesoro (42%) Next will be Tesoro’s introduction to the giraffe exhibit space so all our guests can enjoy this beautiful addition to our zoo family. We are planning a big party for his presentation to our zoo guests. We will keep you posted. Tesoro is currently being introduced to his brother, Obi, and his dad, Juma. Once everyone is acclimated, Tesoro will make his grand debut. Always a shoutout to @AnqBioPark and @HogleZoo when we talk about our giraffes, since our proud parents Juma and Gigi are from there originally!” #ElPasoZoo #BabyGiraffe #AbqBioPark #HogleZoo #Giraffe #GiraffeLove #Conservation #ThingsToDoInElPaso #Animals | El Paso Zoo
On March 28th, it was reported that a former zoo employee filed a lawsuit in early December 2024, alleging that she was sexually harassed by a former supervisor while the zoo's director and an HR employee knew what was happening but did nothing to stop it. The employee is seeking $1M+ and the city issued a response in early January, denying the allegations and requesting governmental immunity.
El Paso Zoo employees named in sexual harassment lawsuit
On April 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) radjah shelducks from SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas which are now on display in the siamang exhibit at the Asian area.
60 reactions · 3 comments |Help us welcome our newest residents at the El Paso Zoo: Radjah Shelducks ! You can find them in the Lar Gibbons exhibit space next to the Orangutans in our zoo’s Asia 
Section. Our tapirs also use the moat in the Lar Gibbons exhibit, so if you are lucky 
, you may see all 3 species at once in one exhibit! This pair of 5 year-olds comes from @seaworldsanantonio Griselda, our Asia Section Collections Supervisor, relates that “Radjah shelducks are known for their sweet and carefree demeanor, often displaying the cutest and goofiest personalities. They tend to follow their keepers or exhibit mates closely, showcasing their endearing curiosity and friendly nature.” The radjah shelducks form long-term, bonded pairs, and they are usually encountered in lone pairs or small flocks. During the rainy season, the males commonly become very irritable, and have been observed attacking their mates. FACTS: They are mostly found in New Guinea and Australia, and also on some of The Moluccas (archipelago in the eastern part of Indonesia) They feed primarily on aquatic plants and invertebrates (mollusks, insects, worms) Their loud, theatrical calls play a role in their social interactions and help in the bonding process They use their own, self-supplied down feathers for nesting materials The clutches range from 6 to 12 eggs. Incubation period is about 30 days. They have striking plumage and are unique in their coloration, with pale pink bill and feet, a white head, neck, and breast, and a dark chestnut-colored collar/breast band #ElPasoZoo #SeaWorldSanAntonio #RadjahShelducks #ThingsToDoinElPaso | El Paso Zoo
On January 1st, the zoo announced that the Asian Forest Complex, the California sea lion exhibit, and the Nocturnal building (minus the new Komodo dragon exhibit, expected to be completed sometime in 2026) were all reopened to the public. The zoo also announced they would reopen the Galapagos tortoise exhibit sometime in early 2025, and in the future, the facility will remodel the South American Pavilion area.
El Paso Zoo
On January 22nd, the zoo announced that the penguins were sexed as (0.2) and named MJ (Empress Mom Jeans) and Seven, respectively.
3.4K views · 64 reactions | Dad feeding his Baby | Welcome to WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS WEDNESDAYS! This beautiful video features Admiral Fancy Pants, our Magellanic Penguin that was donated to us by Aquarium... | By El Paso Zoo | Facebook
On February 5th, the zoo announced they sexed the giraffe as (1.0). On April 3rd, the zoo announced they named the giraffe Tesoro.
El Paso Zoo
2.7K views · 245 reactions |
Thank You to all the kids, parents, kids-at-heart, and zoo staff who came together to stage these beautiful greetings to name our newest baby male giraffe. His name is Tesoro! Below are the final percentages each name scored in our naming contest: Team Ato (18%) Team Balozi (31%) Team Hermanito (9%) Team Tesoro (42%) Next will be Tesoro’s introduction to the giraffe exhibit space so all our guests can enjoy this beautiful addition to our zoo family. We are planning a big party for his presentation to our zoo guests. We will keep you posted. Tesoro is currently being introduced to his brother, Obi, and his dad, Juma. Once everyone is acclimated, Tesoro will make his grand debut. Always a shoutout to @AnqBioPark and @HogleZoo when we talk about our giraffes, since our proud parents Juma and Gigi are from there originally!” #ElPasoZoo #BabyGiraffe #AbqBioPark #HogleZoo #Giraffe #GiraffeLove #Conservation #ThingsToDoInElPaso #Animals | El Paso ZooOn March 28th, it was reported that a former zoo employee filed a lawsuit in early December 2024, alleging that she was sexually harassed by a former supervisor while the zoo's director and an HR employee knew what was happening but did nothing to stop it. The employee is seeking $1M+ and the city issued a response in early January, denying the allegations and requesting governmental immunity.
El Paso Zoo employees named in sexual harassment lawsuit
On April 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) radjah shelducks from SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas which are now on display in the siamang exhibit at the Asian area.
60 reactions · 3 comments |
Help us welcome our newest residents at the El Paso Zoo: Radjah Shelducks ! You can find them in the Lar Gibbons exhibit space next to the Orangutans in our zoo’s Asia Section. Our tapirs also use the moat in the Lar Gibbons exhibit, so if you are lucky , you may see all 3 species at once in one exhibit! This pair of 5 year-olds comes from @seaworldsanantonio Griselda, our Asia Section Collections Supervisor, relates that “Radjah shelducks are known for their sweet and carefree demeanor, often displaying the cutest and goofiest personalities. They tend to follow their keepers or exhibit mates closely, showcasing their endearing curiosity and friendly nature.” The radjah shelducks form long-term, bonded pairs, and they are usually encountered in lone pairs or small flocks. During the rainy season, the males commonly become very irritable, and have been observed attacking their mates. FACTS: They are mostly found in New Guinea and Australia, and also on some of The Moluccas (archipelago in the eastern part of Indonesia) They feed primarily on aquatic plants and invertebrates (mollusks, insects, worms) Their loud, theatrical calls play a role in their social interactions and help in the bonding process They use their own, self-supplied down feathers for nesting materials The clutches range from 6 to 12 eggs. Incubation period is about 30 days. They have striking plumage and are unique in their coloration, with pale pink bill and feet, a white head, neck, and breast, and a dark chestnut-colored collar/breast band #ElPasoZoo #SeaWorldSanAntonio #RadjahShelducks #ThingsToDoinElPaso | El Paso Zoo
