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Does anyone know if the 2016 SSP recommended transfers for bonobos have taken place?
 
Today, I have visited the Jacksonville Zoo for the second time (First time in 2016). Sadly I coulnd't find neither Klippspringer, Bairds Tapir, Yellow backed Duiker nor Greater Kudu. Does anybody know if these species are still at the Zoo (and if so: Where?)
 
zoomaniac said:
Today, I have visited the Jacksonville Zoo for the second time (First time in 2016). Sadly I coulnd't find neither Klippspringer, Bairds Tapir, Yellow backed Duiker nor Greater Kudu. Does anybody know if these species are still at the Zoo (and if so: Where?)
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The klipspringers are off-exhibit, the kudus and the duikers are still on exhibit (barring a special occasion), and I believe the tapir passed away.
 
@JaxElephant: Thank you very much for your reply. Bad luck again for me ref. the klipspringers. Luckily I was able to get a couple of photos of this species at Brevard Zoo a few days ago.

Another question: On the illustration right along the fence of the future Ape complex there are no exhibits drawn on the ground plan for Mandrills and Colobus Monkey although these species are enclosed/adjected to the illustration as pictures. So will these two species inhabit the new complex too or just Gorillas, Bonobos and Lemurs?
 
zoomaniac said:
@JaxElephant: Thank you very much for your reply. Bad luck again for me ref. the klipspringers. Luckily I was able to get a couple of photos of this species at Brevard Zoo a few days ago.

Another question: On the illustration right along the fence of the future Ape complex there are no exhibits drawn on the ground plan for Mandrills and Colobus Monkey although these species are enclosed/adjected to the illustration as pictures. So will these two species inhabit the new complex too or just Gorillas, Bonobos and Lemurs?
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The mandrills and the colobus monkeys will be sharing the two big yards with the gorillas.
 
From the Spring edition of the Zoo's member magazine, Wild, from September 01, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Births & Hatchings
  • 0.0.1 Tammar Wallaby
  • 2.0 Sumatran Tiger
  • 1.1 Reticulated Giraffe
  • 0.0.1 Honduran Boat-Billed Heron
  • 0.0.11 Taylor's Agama
  • 0.0.5 Eyelash Palm Pitviper
  • 0.0.3 Green-and-Black Poison Dart Frog
Acquistions
  • 1.1 Aardvark
  • 1.1 Blue-eyed Black Lemur
  • 0.2 Southern African Cheetah
  • 0.1 Malayan Tiger
  • 0.1 Grevy's Zebra
  • 0.1 Giraffe
  • 1.0 Boat Billed Heron
  • 0.3 Blue-Faced Honeyeater
  • 1.0 Komodo Dragon
  • 0.0.6 Splendid Tree Frog
Key:
0.1.2
  • 1st digit male
  • 2nd digit female
  • 3rd digit sex known
 
I wonder where the aardvarks come from and specially where in the zoo they will be exhibited. Together with the warthogs? Somewhere within the new ape complex? Or will they get a new exhibit for their own?
 
zoomaniac said:
I wonder where the aardvarks come from and specially where in the zoo they will be exhibited. Together with the warthogs? Somewhere within the new ape complex? Or will they get a new exhibit for their own?
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With the warthogs is a cool idea...
 
@BigNate: I don't know if your post was serious or ironic. Just to be sure what I exactly mean in this case: Exhibit during the day until one hour before closing for the warthogs, after that and during the night for the aardvarks (if that is possible without surveillance/monitoring because of some predators). So it is more a switch then a together.

Still, an answer of my question is appreciated...
 
zoomaniac said:
@BigNate: I don't know if your post was serious or ironic. Just to be sure what I exactly mean in this case: Exhibit during the day until one hour before closing for the warthogs, after that and during the night for the aardvarks (if that is possible without surveillance/monitoring because of some predators). So it is more a switch then a together.
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I feel like it was a straightforward comment, even though I am biased. Even with a switch throughout the day it is still a unique idea, that I think they should look into it.
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Any plans he might be used for breeding some time?

I gather from the note with the feature that both female elephants will probably be post reproductive??? Or am I beside the truth here???
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They are post reproductive, despite having the chance to breed in previous years. I hope he is transferred somewhere he can breed or some reproductive females are brought to Jacksonville.
 
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