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Wow, that's really unfortunate. Thoughts go out to those that knew her and cared for her first and foremost. On a personal level, I wound up restructuring some of my trip specifically so that I could visit this zoo and get a chance to see her - fishers aren’t exactly common in zoos. Not sure if I’ll still visit the zoo or not now but thanks for posting the news at least.
 
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On April 29th, the zoo announced their female (0.1) Palomino horse named Whiskers passed away at age 31 earlier in the week.

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On May 2nd, the zoo announced they renovated the Lorikeet Aviary, installing a new misting system, feeders, and perches, as well as refurbishing the landscape and improving the pathways.

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WhistlingKite24 said:
Two red pandas have arrived from the Birmingham Zoo, Alabama for the new exhibit. They are one-year-old male siblings: Lehigh Valley Zoo Welcomes a Pair of Red Pandas - BCTV
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On May 28th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) Nepalese red panda Meeko was misidentified, and is actually female (0.1).

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On August 1st, the zoo announced they helped build a new duck house outside the waterfowl pond.

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On October 30th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) red fox named Louie passed away due to a decline in health.

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Arrival of 0.3 American Minks.
Lehigh Valley Zoo on Instagram: "NEW ZOO ARRIVAL! The Lehigh Valley Zoo is ecstatic to have a new species call the zoo home, the American Mink! Although this species might look familiar to you, this will be the first time that mink have called our zoo home! These three females join the Zoo from a large confiscation event performed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Haines, Alaska. They were among approximately 39 animals that were taken from a facility, and due to the specialized care that they need, they were rehomed to the Alaska Zoo. Many of these animals have also found new homes at several zoos across the country. American Mink are members of the Mustelid family which also includes otters, ferrets, fisher, and other small weasel species. They are semiaquatic carnivores that live in smaller territories that always surround a body of water. Although they are normally solitary, due to the unconventional start to the lives of these females, they have learned to thrive in a small group. Female mink grow to be about one and a half pounds and just under two feet in length once they reach adulthood. Under human care in a zoological setting, mink can live up to around 10 years of age, and these females are estimated to be about 1 and a half years old. They have short legs and long bodies and a bushy tail that is about one third of its total length. They have also developed semi-webbed feet to help them navigate the more aquatic environment that they inhabit. The Lehigh Valley Zoo has decided that to honor their where they started, that the Mink will have names based on Alaskan cities and landmarks. The keepers have chosen two names: Kenai and Kivalina (Lina for short). We are asking for your help to pick the third! The choices are: Denali, Atka and Sitka. Comment what name you think should get chosen! #LVZoo"
 
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