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NNM.
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Well it wouldn’t be the first time meerkats made their way into Zoo New England.
MOG2012
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When did they last have meerkats?
NNM.
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I don’t remember when they left, but Stone Zoo had them in the cursed Windows to the Wild building alongside their rock hyraxes, which fun fact, even the employees don’t like that exhibit.
MOG2012
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Is the windows to the wild exhibit on the master plan to renovate or remove it?
NNM.
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I mean… zebras, wildebeest, and ostriches don’t live near penguins in the wild either.
MOG2012
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Franklin Park Zoo isn’t that geographically accurate in general like the tropical forest having Kenyan sand boa and ring-tailed lemurs, 2 non rainforest animals
NNM.
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Don’t forget formerly mixing the pygmy hippo with Ruppel’s griffon vulture, of all things.
To answer the question, I don’t believe the plan said anything concrete about Windows to the Wild, but there was an off handed comment in a volunteer event that they wanted to improve it.
MOG2012
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They could at least renovate the building to have larger and more naturalistic buildings
Critterkeeper
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If the do choose a new species it definitely won't be Fennecs since we have them as an education animal already. This is the first time I'm hearing of a new exhibit area near penguin and there haven't been any discussions about adding a new species, so I'm inclined to believe they would be relocating a species we already have, if anything.
PercideRolo
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John Linehan shares journey from laborer to CEO as he retires
Nice artical about CEO Linehan
Nice artical about CEO Linehan
PercideRolo
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Quote from the artical
“As for the zoo itself, Linehan said Franklin Park looks forward to unveiling a new $18 million African experience exhibit in 2026.
The enclosure will have a new African Penguin Coast and has plans for ostriches, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs and more in its expanded African Savannah.”
Looks like warthogs will return.
Zoo-Lover-1-2-3
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Has there been any news about when the clouded leopards are coming? My friend and are planning to visit near thanksgiving and we were wondering if the snow leopard exhibit would be occupied by then. This is my first time posting on this website so apologies if this is the wrong place to ask.
Zoo-Lover-1-2-3
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First of all welcome! Second of all this is also definitely the place to ask your question. Third of all sadly it’s most likely that the clouded leopards will not be here by thanksgiving. I’m pretty sure that a date has not been revealed on when they’re coming but I get the feeling that they are almost definitely not coming by thanksgiving. There still are some interesting stuff at the zoo though like the tropical forest and Kalahari kingdom but since it’s colder weather some of the animals may not be viewable.
Zoo-Lover-1-2-3
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On September 2nd, the zoo announced they released 2+ Blanding's turtles back into the wild.
4.3K views · 60 reactions | Before we say goodbye to summer, take a walk with our Conservation Outreach Coordinator Kirsten to release a few graduates of our award-winning turtle conservation program. Godspeed, little Blanding's turtles! These little turtles were raised in a local classroom last winter and then released once they were big enough to survive in their natural habitat. Besides boosting local populations of vulnerable turtle species, Zoo New England's HATCH program forges connections between young students and local wildlife. And very soon, another group of baby turtles will take up residence in another classroom of eager future wildlife protectors. Follow along as we raise this year's group of babies through to graduation day in a wetland or forest near you! We look forward to sharing updates throughout the year. In the meantime, learn a bit about our HATCH program, recognized by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums with top honors in the North American Conservation Award→ https://www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/hatch-turtle-program/ | Franklin Park Zoo
On October 8th, the zoo announced that the donkey was named Obi.
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4.3K views · 60 reactions | Before we say goodbye to summer, take a walk with our Conservation Outreach Coordinator Kirsten to release a few graduates of our award-winning turtle conservation program. Godspeed, little Blanding's turtles! These little turtles were raised in a local classroom last winter and then released once they were big enough to survive in their natural habitat. Besides boosting local populations of vulnerable turtle species, Zoo New England's HATCH program forges connections between young students and local wildlife. And very soon, another group of baby turtles will take up residence in another classroom of eager future wildlife protectors. Follow along as we raise this year's group of babies through to graduation day in a wetland or forest near you! We look forward to sharing updates throughout the year. In the meantime, learn a bit about our HATCH program, recognized by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums with top honors in the North American Conservation Award→ https://www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/hatch-turtle-program/ | Franklin Park Zoo
On October 8th, the zoo announced that the donkey was named Obi.
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On October 30th, it was reported that the Boston Parks Commission unanimously voted on transferring management to the zoo's old Bear Dens from Zoo New England to the Parks Department to restore and transform the exhibits into recreational space and splash pads.
Boston takes step toward revitalizing old bear dens in Franklin Park
Franklin Park Bear Dens Are Getting Refurbished. - Caught In Dot
On November 21st, the zoo announced that due to the construction of the new African Experience area, the facility's zebras, ostriches, and wildebeest will be moved behind-the-scenes until their new exhibit is completed.
1.7K views · 83 reactions | Construction Ahead! See Zebras While You Can | Don't miss out on seeing our frisky zebra foals up close this weekend! Construction is set to ramp up on our exciting new African Experience habitat... | By Franklin Park Zoo | Facebook
What a dumb decision on the Boston Parks Commission's part. Zoos are becoming playgrounds more and more...
PercideRolo
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It’s not on Zoo property. They are renovating that whole area. Would be nice for the community if they kept some of the architecture.
Hope the parks make more car park area as when it is busy, it is hard to find parking for the Zoo.