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Zoo receives award for Elephant Springs habitat:

Much deserved. Their exhibit is phenomenal.

https://cw33.com/lifestyle/fort-worth-zoo-receives-award-for-elephant-springs-habitat/

Elephant Springs was one of just 13 honorees who received an award for Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association. On top of receiving this award, Fort Worth Zoo was the only zoo to win this award and it was the lone Texas institution to receive the award.
 
Zoofan15 said:
Zoo receives award for Elephant Springs habitat:

Much deserved. Their exhibit is phenomenal.

Fort Worth Zoo receives award for Elephant Springs habitat

Elephant Springs was one of just 13 honorees who received an award for Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association. On top of receiving this award, Fort Worth Zoo was the only zoo to win this award and it was the lone Texas institution to receive the award.
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I haven't even heard of this organization, interesting. Singapore's Night Safari also won the "Classic Award".

Past zoos that have won awards since their start in 1994:
1996
Ocean Base Atlantic, New Jersey State Aquarium
Wild Arctic, Sea World Florida

1998
Ripley’s Aquarium, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

1999
“It’s Tough to be a Bug,” Animal Kingdom
Journey to Atlantis, Sea World Orlando

2001
Discovery Cove

2002
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Orlando
Texas Wild!, Ft. Worth Zoo

2005
uShaka Marine World, Durban, South Africa

2006
Dodge Wild Earth at the Philadelphia Zoo (Limited Budget)

2007
Zoomazium, Woodland Park Zoo
Believe, Sea Worlds
Expedition Everest, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Georgia Aquarium, USA

2008
Thea Classic - SeaWorld

2009
Audubon Insectarium

2010
McNeil Avian Center, Philadelphia Zoo

2015
Wilderness Explorers, Disney's Animak Kingdom, Walt Disney World (Orlando)
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Hengqin Island, China

2016
Thea Classic - San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park (San Diego, CA, USA)

2020-2021
Entrance Experience, St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, St. Louis Missouri, USA (Entrance Experience Limited Budget)
 
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Fort Worth Zoo announced a few days ago that they had successfully bred and reared there first greater flamingo chicks ever. This means they have bred all four species of flamingo found in North American zoos. They attributed this to the bird flu measures they took for the species, when they moved the species off-exhibit and indoors.
 
Other 2022 News:

On January 23rd, the zoo announced that (1.1) American alligators named Rio and Marina were born in September 2021.

Fort Worth Zoo - Training alligator hatchlings | Facebook | By Fort Worth Zoo | Take a look at these tiny chompers! These two American alligator hatchlings, Marina and Rio, are just a few months old (hatched on Sept. 1). They’re in...

On January 27th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) swift fox named Hula.

Fort Worth Zoo - This is Hula and she is new to the Zoo!... | By Fort Worth Zoo | This is Hula and she is new to the Zoo! Typically a nocturnal species, her curiosity trumps sleep these days. Some would call her a considerate roommate,...

On February 16th, the zoo announced the African penguin that was born on January 4th's gender (0.1) and name, Shirley.

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On March 11th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.2) white-tailed deer named Sugar and Spice which are now on exhibit with the sandhill cranes, Rio Grande turkey, and Indian runner duck.

Fort Worth Zoo - Meet Sugar and Spice, two female... | By Fort Worth Zoo | Meet Sugar and Spice, two female white-tailed deer that now call the Zoo home. You can visit these two in their Texas Wild! habitat, sharing a space with...

On April 5th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, some bird species will be off exhibit, aviaries closed, and pools/ponds drained. On May 2nd, the zoo announced that due to the lack of cases of avian influenza, bird species will be returning to their exhibits.

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On April 19th, the zoo announced that the (0.1) lesser kudu that was born in early April was named Dragon.

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On April 23rd, the zoo announced they have released (0.0.36) Louisiana pine snakes who were born and raised at the facility into the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.

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On April 30th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) rough-banded knob-tailed gecko was born the week prior.

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On May 3rd, the zoo announced they have bought a new train named the Bluebonnet Express.

Fort Worth Zoo - Bluebonnet Express | Facebook | By Fort Worth Zoo | If you’ve been to the Zoo recently, you may have noticed a blue train operating at the Yellow Rose Express Depot. We have a new train sharing the rails —...

On May 4th, the zoo announced that the zoo produce 4034,765 Houston toad eggs and 23,760 tadpoles were released back into the wild.

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On June 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) sunbittern was born.

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On June 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) longhorn cow named Mabel was born and can be found in the Kiddie Corral in the Texas Town area.

Fort Worth Zoo - A New Cow in Cowtown | Facebook | By Fort Worth Zoo | There’s a new cow in cowtown Meet Mabel! She’s a tiny gal with a lot of energy. If you look closely, you’ll notice her itty bitty horns poking through....
 
IndianRhino said:
Two more giraffe calves have been born! :)

A male calf was born on July 1st and a female calf was born on July 11th. No word on the mothers, but I'm assuming Walter who sired the previous calf born in May sired these two as well.

It's A Boy, And A Girl! 2 More Giraffes Born At Fort Worth Zoo
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On July 11th, the zoo announced that the (0.1) giraffe has been named Pele.

Fort Worth Zoo - This not-so-little one has a name! Back... | By Fort Worth Zoo | This not-so-little one has a name! Back on the day she joined the herd, it was the hottest day of the year to date. While we can’t say for certain there...
 
Angel the Asian Elephant had one of her teeth removed due to a tooth infection.


"Keepers noticed a change in Angel the Asian elephant's eating habits, which led to the discovery of a tooth infection. Two teeth that were causing her pain were ultimately removed. Since the procedure, Angel has gained weight that she initially lost and is back to her normal eating habits. A procedure of this nature hadn't been performed at the Zoo before, and it's just one example of the outstanding care of the Asian elephants at the Fort Worth Zoo. Hats off to the team of more than 50 people, made up of elephant staff, veterinary staff and more, for successfully bringing her back to comfort."
 
Corangurilla said:
They are South American Coatis. White-Nosed Coatis have darker fur.
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You are correct they are South American Coatis, but the giveaway isn't the color of fur. White-nosed Coatis can be light colored too.
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The real difference is in the color at the end of their nose. White for White-nosed (obviously) and brown for South American.
 
Smaggledagle said:
On August 17th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (2.0) coatis (species not specified) named Ringo and Camilo and are now part of the ambassador animal program.

Meet the Zoo’s newest outreach ambassadors, Ringo and Camilo! These boys are just a few months old but are already trained to “come,” walk on a leash... | By Fort Worth Zoo | Facebook
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The zoo has white-nosed coatis on display for Texas Wilds so it would make sense for them to have South American coatis as educator animals. I wonder what other animals they have for educators.
 
Are the three female River Hippos at the zoo all exhibited together, or are they separated? I have not been to the Fort Worth Zoo since they opened the new hippo exhibit in 2018.
 
RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe said:
Are the three female River Hippos at the zoo all exhibited together, or are they separated? I have not been to the Fort Worth Zoo since they opened the new hippo exhibit in 2018.
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When I have gone I’ve only seen two of them together, I imagine all three hippos would be exhibited together but maybe one just prefers to stay in the back or in the parts of the enclosure not easily visible? Would be kind of weird to have two out and one in holdings.
 
GiornoPizza said:
When I have gone I’ve only seen two of them together, I imagine all three hippos would be exhibited together but maybe one just prefers to stay in the back or in the parts of the enclosure not easily visible? Would be kind of weird to have two out and one in holdings.
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I'm guessing that if you saw only two, then they would most likely be Jonsey and Daisy, because they have been together in Fort Worth since 1986. Jonsey and Daisy might rotate on-exhibit with Bubbles, the third female, who arrived in 2018. The reason for separating might be because Daisy and Bubbles are full sisters (born to Uma and Tumbo at San Antonio Zoo) and they might have been fighting. Hippo sisters seem to get along well, but fighting possibly could have happened.
 
RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe said:
I'm guessing that if you saw only two, then they would most likely be Jonsey and Daisy, because they have been together in Fort Worth since 1986. Jonsey and Daisy might rotate on-exhibit with Bubbles, the third female, who arrived in 2018. The reason for separating might be because Daisy and Bubbles are full sisters (born to Uma and Tumbo at San Antonio Zoo) and they might have been fighting. Hippo sisters seem to get along well, but fighting possibly could have happened.
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I typically only see two hippos at a time at the FWZ. I guess they cycle them in the enclosure?
 
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