Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari

[Zoofan15]

Four Cheetah cubs were born November 4:

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local...omes-cheetah-cubs-at-the-wildlife-safari-park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the birth of four Cheetah cubs on November 4. 2022. The four cubs were born to mother Clio and father Refu at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.

Twenty cheetahs live at the Wildlife Safari Park, including 11 males, five females and the four cubs (unsexed).

 

[snowleopard]

Four Cheetah cubs were born November 4:

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local...omes-cheetah-cubs-at-the-wildlife-safari-park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the birth of four Cheetah cubs on November 4. 2022. The four cubs were born to mother Clio and father Refu at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.

Twenty cheetahs live at the Wildlife Safari Park, including 11 males, five females and the four cubs (unsexed).

It will be interesting to see if the safari park ever opens up that area for visitors, even if it is via pre-paid public tours. To have 20 Cheetahs in a 4-acre complex that is all off-show is great for breeding purposes, but it would also be neat to tour. At least the nearby zoo has a truly excellent Cheetah exhibit already.

 

[TinoPup]

It will be interesting to see if the safari park ever opens up that area for visitors, even if it is via pre-paid public tours. To have 20 Cheetahs in a 4-acre complex that is all off-show is great for breeding purposes, but it would also be neat to tour. At least the nearby zoo has a truly excellent Cheetah exhibit already.

They've been doing tours of the area for years already?

 

[snowleopard]

They've been doing tours of the area for years already?

I saw on their website that both the Cheetah and Tiger tours are "not currently available", but it does say to check back in spring 2023. It looks like it's a fee of $65, which includes admission to the park.

 

[TinoPup]

I saw on their website that both the Cheetah and Tiger tours are "not currently available", but it does say to check back in spring 2023. It looks like it's a fee of $65, which includes admission to the park.

They don't offer them Nov-April, when the entire place is closed. I did one years ago, it was my reason for going to Nebraska.

 

[JurassicMax]

Four Cheetah cubs were born November 4:

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local...omes-cheetah-cubs-at-the-wildlife-safari-park

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium proudly announces the birth of four Cheetah cubs on November 4. 2022. The four cubs were born to mother Clio and father Refu at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.

Twenty cheetahs live at the Wildlife Safari Park, including 11 males, five females and the four cubs (unsexed).

On the 19th of December they had their first health check, they are 2 boys and 2 females!

Source:
Instagram of Simmons Wildlifde Safari Park (05/01/2023)

 

[wild boar]

A female goral was born to sire Lo Mein and dam Esmerelda here in September of last year.

 

[MidwestFan]

There are 10 Guar in the herd behind the scenes at the Omaha Zoo's Wildlife Safari Park. They are all in retirement per social media post.

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[Sarus Crane]

There are 10 Guar in the herd behind the scenes at the Omaha Zoo's Wildlife Safari Park. They are all in retirement per social media post.

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Are they/have they been actively breeding or being used for AI for Bronx's herd??? I'm sure their genetics are essential for the future of the population in the US & Canada.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On May 12th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) American bison was born on April 29th.

Wildlife Safari Park

 

[Smaggledagle]

Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On February 2nd, it was announced that the zoo transferred (2.0) cheetahs named Damian and Kevin G to the Tama Zoological Park in Japan on February 1st.

多摩動物公園 米国動物園からチーター受け入れ｜東京都

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On June 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) American black bear named Cinnabuns passed away at age 22.

We are “beary” sad to share that... - Wildlife Safari Park

 

[Smaggledagle]

Spoiler: Domestic News

On April 25th, 2024, it was announced that the zoo transferred (1.0.1) domestic goats (breed not specified) to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Nebraska.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

On December 5th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (1.1) Amur tigers named Diesel and Vera to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in Ohio.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

On December 19th, it was reported that the zoo transferred another (1.0) Amur tiger named Bronevik to the Blank Park Zoo in Iowa.

https://who13.com/news/blank-park-zoo-adds-a-new-tiger-otter-bats-birds/

On August 16th, 2024, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) American black bears which are now on display in the smaller section of the bear exhibit.

Wildlife Safari Park

 

[Smaggledagle]

On August 18th, the zoo announced that (1.2) Rocky Mountain elk were born on July 3rd and July 4th respectively which are on exhibit.

Wildlife Safari Park

 

[MGolka]

According to Safari Park’s Facebook, one of the zoo’s last Sable Antelope is behind the scenes with a new herd of sable. Four are in the picture on the page.

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[Omaha92]

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes 2 Chinese Gorals to Bridgeport

"The male goral is seven years old and comes from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kan. His female companion, Madeline, has been brought to Connecticut from the Henry Doorly Zoo Safari Park in Omaha, Neb."

Not sure how many Gorals the Safari Park has behind the scenes or if this was one transferred from the zoo.

 

[Jambo]

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes 2 Chinese Gorals to Bridgeport

"The male goral is seven years old and comes from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kan. His female companion, Madeline, has been brought to Connecticut from the Henry Doorly Zoo Safari Park in Omaha, Neb."

Not sure how many Gorals the Safari Park has behind the scenes or if this was one transferred from the zoo.

The female in question that is now in Connecticut was born here at the Safari Park in 2022.

 

[Smaggledagle]

Other Early-Mid 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On April 11th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) grey wolf named Echo passed away at age 10.

Wildlife Safari Park

On May 16th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) grey wolf named Sage passed away at age 11.

Wildlife Safari Park

On May 29th, it was reported that the zoo recently completed extensive renovations on the facility's hospital.

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local...fe-safari-park-with-the-man-who-calls-it-home

On June 2nd, the zoo mentioned* they acquired a (1.0) Amur tiger named Thimbu from Rosamond Gifford Zoo in New York.

Wildlife Safari Park

On June 4th, the zoo announced that 3** trumpeter swans hatched, which are on exhibit. The zoo also announced that a (0.1) elk, later named Seabiscuit, was born.

Wildlife Safari Park

On July 16th, the zoo announced that 2 more elk named Native Dancer and War Admiral, respectively, were born which are on exhibit.

Wildlife Safari Park

* Information partially given by @lifelonglionlover in the North American Amur Tiger Population thread (Page 8 Post #148).
** According to a recent video shared by the zoo, only 2 swans remain, so the 3rd either passed away or transferred to another facility.