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On January 9th, 2023, the zoo announced that a (0.1) sloth bear named Zaara will be transferred to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California in the near future. The last time Zaara will be on exhibit is January 16th.

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On January 11th, the zoo announced that due to bad weather in California, the transfer has been delayed and Zaara will still be on exhibit until the end of January.

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As I have discussed in the North American and Global challenge threads, I visited the Little Rock Zoo on Friday, February 17th, and they have recently received a group of Sakishima grass lizards from the Dallas Zoo. The lizards are not on exhibit yet, but the terrarium is ready and signed. Little Rock will be only the second facility to display this species in North America.
 
The zoo has recently welcomed two male eastern white-bearded wildebeest from an undisclosed facility in Texas. The wildebeest are now on display alongside the zoo's Grant's zebras and ostriches.
 
On July 25th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) Hoffmann's two-toed sloth named Almond from the Topeka Zoo in Kansas, and is now on exhibit.

Little Rock Zoo welcomes new sloth, Almond
Little Rock Zoo - Thank you, Arkansas Times, for helping...

On August 21st, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) North American river otter named Sunshine to the Tennessee Aquarium in Tennessee.

Tennessee Aquarium welcomes first female otter, opening door to possible breeding program · Tennessee Aquarium
 
Today the zoo announced that Kivu, their silverback Western Lowland gorilla, tested positive for COVID-19. More details regarding his symptoms and treatment are included in their Instagram post.

Little Rock Zoo on Instagram: "Kivu, our silverback gorilla, has tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier this week he began showing mild symptoms. He was eating only his preferred foods, showing signs of lethargy and coughing some. The veterinarian started him on additional fluids including juices and Gatorade. Zoo staff tested Kivu today due to his ongoing symptoms and received a positive swab test. Kivu will continue on supportive care and the staff will continue to monitor him. Kivu has received two animal versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. He may or may not be seen in his habitat as staff monitor the rest of the gorilla family, as well. Zoo guests are not at risk of contracting COVID-19 from Kivu since he is in an area that is a significant distance from guests. Zoo staff working closely with Kivu will isolate from associating with guests and other Zoo staff who encounter guests. As part of regular protocol, Zoo staff will continue wearing masks when working with all great ape species. It is not known how Kivu contracted the virus but COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease that can be contracted between humans and animals. #zooeducation #themoreyouknow #LRZoo"
 
I visited the zoo yesterday. As mentioned earlier in this board, the small carnivore complex was closed. I discovered that you can still see the front-facing exhibits facing Cafe Africa. The animals still exhibited there are two separate exhibits for the grey and red foxes, one each for the fossa and yellow-backed duiker. The first exhibit that held the caracal you can still go up and see but there is a sign saying it is empty. Also to note is that the caracal has replaced the new serval exhibit that was built a few years ago. All signage of servals was replaced with caracal info and I was able to snap a few pictures of the caracal inhabiting it.
 
On September 27th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) caracal to the Brandywine Zoo in Delaware on July 19th.

Caracal • Brandywine Zoo

On September 28th, the zoo announced that on September 23rd, a wild bat (later tested positive for rabies) was flying erratically on facility grounds, where it was quickly caught and euthanized.

Little Rock Zoo - ‼️On Saturday, September 23, the Little...

On October 2nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) jaguar named LeBron on September 28th from the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky and is now on exhibit.

Little Rock Zoo - We are ecstatic to announce that the...
Little Rock Zoo - We are so excited to announce that the...

On October 17th, the zoo announced that City Manager Bruce Moore (who ran the facility) passed away at the age of 57.

Little Rock Zoo - The loss of City Manager Bruce Moore is...
https://www.kark.com/news/local-new...-life-and-legacy-of-city-manager-bruce-moore/
 
On December 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2) Egyptian tortoises named Nile and Tut which are now ambassador animals.

Also on December 4th, it was reported that the zoo partnered with KultureCity and is now certified as "sensory-inclusive".

Little Rock Zoo - Introducing our newest ambassador...
https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/little-rock-zoo-become-certified-as-sensory-inclusive/

On December 8th, the zoo announced that their other (0.1) grizzly bear named Ann passed away possibly due to heart failure on December 7th.

Little Rock Zoo - For Immediate Release LITTLE ROCK, Ark....
 
On February 15th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2) domestic ferrets named Hagrid and Tonks which are ambassador animals.

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On February 21st, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) Kaiser newts which are now on exhibit in the Reptile House.

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