This would indicate exports and imports to fro Taipeh to US and Europe are easier to accomplish then previously thought of.
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I think this makes Gulf Breeze only the second zoo in the US (after San Diego) to hold both river and pygmy hippos, right?
Gulf Breeze Zoo officially have six Pygmy Hippos! Two males and four females have arrived from zoos in Singapore, Taiwan, the UK and Switzerland. Two of the hippos (Queyah and Qiu Hsiang) are now on display for visitors while the other four (Zhu Chang, Sirana, Ayana and Abin) are off-display.
Full article: Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes in six west African pygmy hippos
Full article: Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes in six west African pygmy hippos
Are they planning to work with the SSP?
Do they currently work with any other SSP with AZA?
A new species has arrived at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. A sibling pair of Maned Wolves recently arrived in mid-October: Log into Facebook | Facebook
This is extremely surprising! There's only one place outside AZA with maned, and that's Carson Springs, who likely has former AZA animals that were retired. I'm really curious where these came from.
The 4 maned wolf pups now have names. What did the Greensboro Science Center choose?
They came from Greensboro Science Center. I imagine they are not needed currently in the SSP, as they were part of a litter of 4.
They have swapped hippos with a few AZA-accredited facilities in the past, though. Now they have the Maned Wolves as well. They may, like nczoofan said, be surplus animals that have been moved to other facilities. I believe the AZA does an advanced inspection of non-AZA facilities to make sure that they are a safe place for the animals to be transferred to, but I may be mistaken. I do not know if Gulf Breeze Zoo is a good facility or not.
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As EsserWarrior said, non-AZA zoos can participate in SSPs as sustainability partners. Eric Mogensen (Gulf Breeze's owner) hasn't shown too much interest in working with AZA facilities in the past (ironic, because his eldest daughter used to work for AZA), but maybe that's changing. There certainly are some species which are hard to get outside of AZA, maned wolves being one prime example.
Good point, I have not been there for quite some time (like 15 years), but it left a lot to be desired at the time. I can see why they opted to go the non-AZA route. I have certainly been to worse places since though, they are, as far as non-AZA goes, probably one of the better places in that regard.
Why do you say this? What is wrong with the AZA?
Nothing at all. AZA is the premier Zoo association for the USA. Their rules are stricter, and being non-AZA is an easier route for Gulf Breeze.
Ooh, I see. It is easier on the management side of things; a little more freedom. Makes sense.
A female orangutan infant named Isadora was born at the zoo on September 11th, 2021 to mom Indah and dad Louie. She is currently being hand-raised since first time mom Indah wasn’t properly caring for her newborn. The press release did not mention whether they are Sumatran or Bornean orangutans so I’m assuming they are hybrids since Gulf Breeze isn’t AZA anyway.
Gulf Breeze Zoo Gives Thanks for New Baby Orangutan
Gulf Breeze Zoo Gives Thanks for New Baby Orangutan
A male orangutan has been born:
Gulf Breeze Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan, Satu
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce the recent birth of a male orangutan named Satu born January 20 to mom, Sara, and dad, Louie.
Satu marks the second orangutan birth at the Zoo in less than six months. The baby is doing exceptionally well under the gentle care of his experienced mom. He and Sara can often be viewed from the boardwalk overlooking the orangutan island.
Gulf Breeze Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan, Satu
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce the recent birth of a male orangutan named Satu born January 20 to mom, Sara, and dad, Louie.
Satu marks the second orangutan birth at the Zoo in less than six months. The baby is doing exceptionally well under the gentle care of his experienced mom. He and Sara can often be viewed from the boardwalk overlooking the orangutan island.
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Other 2021 News:
On May 5th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) greater one-horned rhino named Soman.
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On June 29th, the zoo announced they have opened a new gift shop as well as a new park exit area separate from the entrance.
Gulf Breeze Zoo's New Gift Shop is Open!
On September 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) howler monkey (species not specified) was born.
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On October 6th, the zoo announced they are building a new exhibit, revealing later that it was for the maned wolves.
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On October 23rd, it was reported that a (1.0) generic tiger named Omar passed away at around the age of 13.
https://www.obawebsite.com/omar-bengal-tiger-passes-away-at-alabama-gulf-coast-zoo
On May 5th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) greater one-horned rhino named Soman.
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On June 29th, the zoo announced they have opened a new gift shop as well as a new park exit area separate from the entrance.
Gulf Breeze Zoo's New Gift Shop is Open!
On September 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) howler monkey (species not specified) was born.
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On October 6th, the zoo announced they are building a new exhibit, revealing later that it was for the maned wolves.
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On October 23rd, it was reported that a (1.0) generic tiger named Omar passed away at around the age of 13.
https://www.obawebsite.com/omar-bengal-tiger-passes-away-at-alabama-gulf-coast-zoo
2022 News:
On March 2nd, it was reported that a mining sluice was installed at the zoo, with it opening to the public on March 5th.
Gulf Breeze Zoo adds mining sluice with fossils, gemstones for kids
On March 4th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic tiger named Toby passed away.
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On April 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) king vulture was born.
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On May 2nd, it was reported that a (0.1) reticulated giraffe named Kora was born.
Gulf Breeze Zoo experiences baby boom | Navarre Press
On March 2nd, it was reported that a mining sluice was installed at the zoo, with it opening to the public on March 5th.
Gulf Breeze Zoo adds mining sluice with fossils, gemstones for kids
On March 4th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic tiger named Toby passed away.
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On April 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) king vulture was born.
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On May 2nd, it was reported that a (0.1) reticulated giraffe named Kora was born.
Gulf Breeze Zoo experiences baby boom | Navarre Press
On June 16th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) spectacled owls named Pluto and Jupiter were born.
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On June 28th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) black and white ruffed lemurs named Neon and Nadiya were born.
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On June 28th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) black and white ruffed lemurs named Neon and Nadiya were born.
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