Other Late Summer / Early Autumn 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On September 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) miniature Highland cow and a male (1.0) miniature HighPark cow (both later named Scooby and Shaggy) from a private owner in Pennsylvania, which are on exhibit.
32K views · 724 reactions | Have you heard the moos? Say hello to the newest residents of our barn - two 5-month-old Miniature Highland cows! Some quick facts about these boys to tell them apart: The brown cow is a Miniature Scottish Highland breed. The spotted cow is a Miniature HighPark breed. These handsome boys come to us courtesy of Jason Charles LLC. You can see them now at our barn, where they are already enjoying their new grass-filled home. | Elmwood Park Zoo
On September 12th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) domestic rabbit named Oliver passed away due to cancer.
Elmwood Park Zoo
On October 17th, the zoo announced that 4 domestic chickens (breed not specified) hatched, which are now on exhibit.
8.5K views · 201 reactions | Look at all those chickens These lovely ladies hatched back in August, where they spent time behind the scenes in our hospital under our vet staff's routine care. They are now out and about in the barn chasing each other, shredding lettuce, and looking forward to meeting you! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On August 28th, the zoo announced that a Linne's two-toed sloth was born on August 26th, which is on display in Harmony Hideaway.
178K views · 2.8K reactions | A new resident checked into our Harmony Hideaway exhibit on Tuesday. Beanie, the two-toed sloth, gave birth, much to the joy of our veterinary and animal staff members on hand to witness this mini miracle! We will be keeping Harmony Hideaway's vestibule and walkthrough portion closed while mother and baby spend critical bonding time together. You may be able to spy them from outside the exhibit from the vantage point of the LEGO sloth located on our main path. Once we’re confident that Beanie and the baby are doing well, we’ll reopen the exhibit. Beanie became pregnant at her previous facility, the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village, according to a Species Survival Plan recommendation. She was then recommended to come to us midway through her pregnancy, which is generally the safest time for them to move; this gives them plenty of time to acclimate to their new home before delivery. We received Beanie knowing that she was pregnant and have been able to carefully monitor her throughout her pregnancy. Be sure to follow us for the latest news and images of Beanie’s baby! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On September 11th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 striped skunks named Maple and Ruby from Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, which are ambassador animals.
27K views · 744 reactions | Who's black & white and cute all over? Meet Ruby and Maple! These 5-month-old striped skunks recently joined us from the Nashville Zoo as part of an AZA breeding program. Since arriving, they’ve been hard at work preparing for their future as educational ambassadors. They've spent time socializing with staff, exploring new spaces, and learning training behaviors such as crate training and targeting. Both are curious, quick learners, and full of energy, so we’re excited for them to make their programming debut very soon. Keep an eye out for when these two become part of our skunk encounter, because they can't wait to meet you! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On October 10th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Virginia opossums named Lena and Marigold, which are now ambassador animals.
15K views · 574 reactions | Bobbin' for apples with Marigold and Lena, our new Virginia opossums! As young babies, Marigold and Lena were found orphaned and required human care to survive. At about 4 months old, they arrived at the Zoo after being deemed non-releasable due to their history and comfort with people. While the goal is always to help wildlife stay wild whenever possible, due to their background, these two little ladies are well-suited to promote backyard conservation by educating the public as ambassador animals. Through educational programming, they will help spread awareness about the crucial role opossums play in our native habitats, helping to protect their wild counterparts in the future! They look forward to meeting you at on and off-site programs very soon. | Elmwood Park Zoo
On September 10th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) miniature Highland cow and a male (1.0) miniature HighPark cow (both later named Scooby and Shaggy) from a private owner in Pennsylvania, which are on exhibit.
32K views · 724 reactions | Have you heard the moos? Say hello to the newest residents of our barn - two 5-month-old Miniature Highland cows! Some quick facts about these boys to tell them apart: The brown cow is a Miniature Scottish Highland breed. The spotted cow is a Miniature HighPark breed. These handsome boys come to us courtesy of Jason Charles LLC. You can see them now at our barn, where they are already enjoying their new grass-filled home. | Elmwood Park Zoo
On September 12th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) domestic rabbit named Oliver passed away due to cancer.
Elmwood Park Zoo
On October 17th, the zoo announced that 4 domestic chickens (breed not specified) hatched, which are now on exhibit.
8.5K views · 201 reactions | Look at all those chickens These lovely ladies hatched back in August, where they spent time behind the scenes in our hospital under our vet staff's routine care. They are now out and about in the barn chasing each other, shredding lettuce, and looking forward to meeting you! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On August 28th, the zoo announced that a Linne's two-toed sloth was born on August 26th, which is on display in Harmony Hideaway.
178K views · 2.8K reactions | A new resident checked into our Harmony Hideaway exhibit on Tuesday. Beanie, the two-toed sloth, gave birth, much to the joy of our veterinary and animal staff members on hand to witness this mini miracle! We will be keeping Harmony Hideaway's vestibule and walkthrough portion closed while mother and baby spend critical bonding time together. You may be able to spy them from outside the exhibit from the vantage point of the LEGO sloth located on our main path. Once we’re confident that Beanie and the baby are doing well, we’ll reopen the exhibit. Beanie became pregnant at her previous facility, the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village, according to a Species Survival Plan recommendation. She was then recommended to come to us midway through her pregnancy, which is generally the safest time for them to move; this gives them plenty of time to acclimate to their new home before delivery. We received Beanie knowing that she was pregnant and have been able to carefully monitor her throughout her pregnancy. Be sure to follow us for the latest news and images of Beanie’s baby! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On September 11th, the zoo announced they acquired 2 striped skunks named Maple and Ruby from Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, which are ambassador animals.
27K views · 744 reactions | Who's black & white and cute all over? Meet Ruby and Maple! These 5-month-old striped skunks recently joined us from the Nashville Zoo as part of an AZA breeding program. Since arriving, they’ve been hard at work preparing for their future as educational ambassadors. They've spent time socializing with staff, exploring new spaces, and learning training behaviors such as crate training and targeting. Both are curious, quick learners, and full of energy, so we’re excited for them to make their programming debut very soon. Keep an eye out for when these two become part of our skunk encounter, because they can't wait to meet you! | Elmwood Park Zoo
On October 10th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Virginia opossums named Lena and Marigold, which are now ambassador animals.
15K views · 574 reactions | Bobbin' for apples with Marigold and Lena, our new Virginia opossums! As young babies, Marigold and Lena were found orphaned and required human care to survive. At about 4 months old, they arrived at the Zoo after being deemed non-releasable due to their history and comfort with people. While the goal is always to help wildlife stay wild whenever possible, due to their background, these two little ladies are well-suited to promote backyard conservation by educating the public as ambassador animals. Through educational programming, they will help spread awareness about the crucial role opossums play in our native habitats, helping to protect their wild counterparts in the future! They look forward to meeting you at on and off-site programs very soon. | Elmwood Park Zoo
