Exotic Mammals in Australian Zoos

@WhistlingKite24

Excellent news (interesting that the import terms and conditions are different and so specific, when some equally critically endangered species are listed in the regular non-commercial category).

As a kid in the very late 1990s thought I saw 1 Red-Ruffed Lemur in an exhibit in the Lesser Primates complex of Perth Zoo near the B+W Ruffed Lemurs and Ringtailed Lemurs, but have been told that's impossible.
 
steveroberts said:
@WhistlingKite24

Excellent news (interesting that the import terms and conditions are different and so specific, when some equally critically endangered species are listed in the regular non-commercial category).

As a kid in the very late 1990s thought I saw 1 Red-Ruffed Lemur in an exhibit in the Lesser Primates complex of Perth Zoo near the B+W Ruffed Lemurs and Ringtailed Lemurs, but have been told that's impossible.
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That’s literally me with a bonobo
 
Perth Zoo has sent their three remaining Hamadryas baboons to Melbourne zoo.


From their website:

"Perth Zoo’s three red-bummed baboons are off to join a new troop on the east coast!

The three primates have flown across the country in style, in their own custom travel crates filled with delicious snacks.

Once in their new home at Melbourne Zoo, dominant male Chad will play a crucial role in the regional breeding program and hopefully sire some bouncing baby baboons.

Not only is this animal transfer critical for the overarching conservation of the species, but it’s a welfare win for our three individual baboons.

Baboons have a very specific social hierarchy where one dominant male will live with multiple females in a harem, and often multiple harems live alongside each other.

With Chad needed to play a role in the breeding program, it’s important we also transfer the remaining two baboons, Guni and Grimus, to ensure they can live in a nice big troop.

Perth Zoo Primate Keeper Toby Ewing said: “Our three baboons are great animals to work with and we are certainly going to miss them, but this move is one to be celebrated!

“Having Chad, Guni and Grimus join a much larger troop with other baboons of diverse ages will be a very enriching experience for them.

“And hopefully once they’ve settled, we’ll hear the good news that Chad is having success with his breeding efforts – I’m sure he’ll quickly become the mane attraction for his new baboon friends!”

Saving wildlife is a collaborative effort and one we can’t do on our own. That’s why Perth Zoo is proud to be a ZAA accredited zoo, working with zoos and wildlife parks around the nation and beyond on coordinated conservation programs.

We will miss the cheeky antics of the three baboons but know that they will be in the care of experts with our friends at Melbourne Zoo.

Bon voyage, baboons!"
 
@Patrick Keegan

Thanks for sharing bro

Bon voyage indeed Baboons, while those last three individuals are younger there have been Hamadryases at Perth Zoo continuously for at least fifty years, probably more, and with the exception of a years absence from mid '98-mid '99 have been living in that exhibit in the African Savannah precinct since 1996 (expanded for them later by filling in the moat at the back as Tetrapod mentioned, exhibit first tried out for Vervets around 1991 who kept escaping and Hamadryas move from old 50 sq m pen delayed for few years until escape proofing could be determined from what have been told and deduced. Their caring and doting keepers did put woodchip layers for them to forage through in their old cramped quarters as enrichment until the better exhibit was ready). Am certain they will be missed at PZ. No 'old world' monkeys left at the zoo now, but credit where credit is due with their Sumatran Orangs, Gibbons, Neo-tropical Monkeys, Lemurs and Slow Loris. Wonder if they'll ever have another African or Asian monkey species again?
 
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Chlidonias said:
*Cottontop Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) – Adelaide; Alexandra Park Zoo; Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park; Crocodylus; Currumbin; Darling Downs; Gorge; Halls Gap; Hartley's Crocodile Adventures; Hunter Valley; Melbourne; Mogo; National Zoo; Perth; Symbio; Taronga; Tasmania Zoo; Wildlife HQ; Zoodoo
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Altina Wildlife Park now has Cotton-top tamarin:

From socials:

Altina can proudly announce the arrival of a breeding pair,

Our male “Philippe” being Australian born and a brand-new imported female “Cali” from New Zealand!
 
Chlidonias said:
*Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) – Adelaide; Altina; Australia Zoo; Currumbin; Darling Downs Zoo; Gorge; Halls Gap; Hunter Valley; Melbourne; Mogo; Monarto; National Zoo; Oakvale; Perth; Symbio; Taronga; Tasmania Zoo; Western Plains Zoo; Wildlife HQ
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Ring-tailed lemur are a new species for Sydney Zoo (currently off exhibit). Reported by @Abbey, following a visit 19/04/2023.
 
Chlidonias said:
Siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) – Adelaide; Darling Downs; Melbourne; Mogo; National Zoo; Tasmania Zoo; Western Plains Zoo; Wildlife HQ
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s elderly pair of Siamang have now both died with female Puteri being euthanised at the age of 37. The zoo are currently without Siamang but the White-handed Gibbons remain: Log into Facebook | Facebook

Edit: Taronga Zoo has imported a male Fennec Fox from a zoo in Japan to pair with their resident female. The first import for this species in over a decade - confirmed via email.
 
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steveroberts said:
@WhistlingKite24

Rest in peace Puteri and her husband, sad to see Siamangs gone from Dubbo
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I’m sure they’ll be back. It wouldn’t be hard to source a non-breeding pair of Siamang within the region and a number of zoos have a surplus. The regional population has a high level of relatedness and they breed readily, so I can’t see them holding a breeding pair unless they import from outside the region.
 
Adelaide Zoo no longer have capybara:

From their facebook page: "Goodbye, lovely Sofia. ❤️

We are very sad to announce Adelaide Zoo’s last Capybara, Sofia, has passed away. Very popular with our visitors and the Zoos SA family, Sofia was 10 years old - a ripe old age for her species.

Sofia leaves behind a legacy having helped revive Capybara in the Australasian region and educated visitors about her amazing species. She was a sweet and placid girl who loved to engage with her keepers – particularly loving her ‘smooshes’ and often falling asleep while enjoying a gentle belly scratch.

She had a beautiful relationship with her keepers and will be greatly missed by all."

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Judging from the revised masterplan it doesn't seem like Adelaide zoo has any future plans for Capybara
 
Chlidonias said:
Common Zebra (Equus quagga) – Altina; Australia Zoo; Darling Downs; Hunter Valley; Melbourne; Mogo; Monarto; National Zoo; Perth; Sydney Zoo; Taronga; Werribee; Western Plains Zoo; Zoodoo
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Melbourne Zoo no longer hold zebra:

Melbourne Zoo no longer hold zebra.

Their absence was noted by @Jambo and I’ve since received confirmation from another source the all male herd has been transferred to Werribee, with no intention to source more in the future.
 
Chlidonias said:
*White-cheeked Gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) – Adelaide; Melbourne; Perth; Rockhampton; Taronga; Tasmania Zoo; Wildlife HQ
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Taronga Zoo no longer have white-cheeked gibbon:

As reported in the Taronga Zoo news thread:

Kayak, Taronga’s male Northern white-cheeked gibbon, was transferred to Perth Zoo this week. This follows the recent death of his mate, Nelly, and leaves Taronga Zoo without the species.

“Gibbon” has been removed from Taronga’s map and they have no intention of replacing them in the near future.
 
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