Other 2023 News:
On April 2nd, it was announced that the zoo renovated the flamingo exhibit, which has reopened to the public.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | Totally done with the refurbishment of the flamingo exhibit
Zoo Buddy: Flamingos!
On May 3rd, it was reported that a (1.0) generic tiger named Timmy passed away.
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/ou...ana-purchase-gardens-and-zoo-has-passed-away/
On June 6th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) North American river otter named Gumbo who will be an ambassador animal.
Zoo Buddy: Baby Otters!
On August 2nd, it was reported that the zoo started on its new "Master Plan", with the first part of the 10-year plan to remove bird exhibits, trees, pathways, and fences near the Reptile Building in order to build 5 new pond exhibits for turtles, beavers, otters, and American alligators, including albino alligators.
On August 21st, it was reported that the city of Monroe accepted the project bid, which costs $2.1M.
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo begins Phase one of renovations
Update on Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Project Bid
On August 9th, it was announced the zoo acquired a (1.0) cougar named Cairo from an unspecified facility in Tennessee which is now on exhibit.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | We are happy to announce that our new mountain lion, Cairo, is now on exhibit
Zoo Buddy: Mountain Lions!
On August 31st, it was reported that the city of Monroe dismissed the director of the zoo, Tom Pearson, for an unspecified reason.
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/ou...or-of-the-louisiana-purchase-gardens-and-zoo/
On September 4th, it was announced that a (0.0.1) American bison was born.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | Loved seeing the little bison at the zoo this morning
On April 18th, it was reported that (0.2) llamas were born at the zoo in 2022 which are now on exhibit.
Zoo Buddy: Llamas!
On May 9th, it was reported that the zoo is currently rehabilitating a (0.0.1) alligator snapping turtle that was found in northeast Louisiana.
Zoo Buddy: Alligator Snapping Turtle!
Zoo Buddy: Llamas!
On May 9th, it was reported that the zoo is currently rehabilitating a (0.0.1) alligator snapping turtle that was found in northeast Louisiana.
Zoo Buddy: Alligator Snapping Turtle!
On April 2nd, it was announced that the zoo renovated the flamingo exhibit, which has reopened to the public.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | Totally done with the refurbishment of the flamingo exhibit
Zoo Buddy: Flamingos!
On May 3rd, it was reported that a (1.0) generic tiger named Timmy passed away.
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/ou...ana-purchase-gardens-and-zoo-has-passed-away/
On June 6th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) North American river otter named Gumbo who will be an ambassador animal.
Zoo Buddy: Baby Otters!
On August 2nd, it was reported that the zoo started on its new "Master Plan", with the first part of the 10-year plan to remove bird exhibits, trees, pathways, and fences near the Reptile Building in order to build 5 new pond exhibits for turtles, beavers, otters, and American alligators, including albino alligators.
On August 21st, it was reported that the city of Monroe accepted the project bid, which costs $2.1M.
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo begins Phase one of renovations
Update on Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Project Bid
On August 9th, it was announced the zoo acquired a (1.0) cougar named Cairo from an unspecified facility in Tennessee which is now on exhibit.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | We are happy to announce that our new mountain lion, Cairo, is now on exhibit
Zoo Buddy: Mountain Lions!
On August 31st, it was reported that the city of Monroe dismissed the director of the zoo, Tom Pearson, for an unspecified reason.
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/ou...or-of-the-louisiana-purchase-gardens-and-zoo/
On September 4th, it was announced that a (0.0.1) American bison was born.
Quit LION around... Visit the LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo! | Loved seeing the little bison at the zoo this morning
Whoo Moo is having a great time today! | By Louisiana Purchase Gardens & ZooFacebook