Hopefully. They do need a new complex, especially if they wish to continue breeding and expand their herd in the future.
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Hopefully. They do need a new complex, especially if they wish to continue breeding and expand their herd in the future.
On September 13th, the zoo announced that (0.0.28) black-footed ferrets have been transferred to a facility to be released into the wild.
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On September 16th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) western lowland gorilla named Jelani has been moved off exhibit after keepers discovered an abdominal mass, a perforated intestine, and localized infection in his body. He will undergo surgery in the coming days.
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Jelani Health Update
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Jelani Health Update
Zoo receives $10 million for Kentucky Trails Habitat:
General Assembly invests $10 million into Louisville Zoo exhibit | whas11.com
Zoo representatives said the habitat will celebrate the wildlife and cultural heritages of Kentucky.
For the first time the zoo will feature large herds of bison and elk, flocks of turkeys and cranes, an “Upland South Safari” experience, a Rickhouse Hall restaurant for guests and catered evening events, paddle boats on the lake, local bourbonism and a bison encounter.
General Assembly invests $10 million into Louisville Zoo exhibit | whas11.com
Zoo representatives said the habitat will celebrate the wildlife and cultural heritages of Kentucky.
For the first time the zoo will feature large herds of bison and elk, flocks of turkeys and cranes, an “Upland South Safari” experience, a Rickhouse Hall restaurant for guests and catered evening events, paddle boats on the lake, local bourbonism and a bison encounter.
What is local bourbonism and why don’t all zoos feature it?
Kentucky is famous for Bourbon:
Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, a barrel-aged distilled liquor made primarily from corn. The name derives from the French Bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration is uncertain; contenders include Bourbon County in Kentucky and Bourbon Street in New Orleans, both of which are named after the dynasty.
The water in Kentucky is hard — meaning, it has a high pH and a high proportion of minerals, including calcium and magnesium. These elements are optimal for distilling.
5 Reasons Most Bourbon Is Made in Kentucky - Lux Row Distillers
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No idea. I've seen zoo exhibits sponsored by oil companies before, so I'm guessing institutions take what they can get funding-wise.
As for hard liquor around kids, I wouldn't worry much. As a native Kentuckian and resident of the Bourbon Trail, I can attest that Bourbon isn't generally a variety of drink that people consume in large quantities. It's expensive, has a high demand, and sustains a massive collector's market. It's more common here for people to collect bourbons that they never even intend to drink than you might think.
If someone plans to go to the zoo and get soused, it's likely going to be a remarkably expensive day for them.
Persephone
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I've seen other zoos with wine before. One AZA accredited zoo is straight up named after a beer company. This isn't really new lol. A bit odd to highlight it, but not a danger to public safety.
Are you referring to Busch Gardens? They're named after the same person, not named after the company. They also aren't affiliated with the company now.
Zooplantman
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I am surprised that the mere mention of bourbon incites these comments about people getting soused and imply an immorality about alcohol. USA is among the few nations with such parochial attitudes.
On September 30th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) East African crowned cranes hatched and are being hand-reared by staff.
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On October 12th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, they moved some birds off exhibit and closed its walkthrough aviaries to the public.
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Helen (the world’s second oldest gorilla) has died:
Louisville Zoo mourns death of world’s second oldest gorilla
Helen, also named the “Grand Dame” of the gorilla world, came to the Louisville Zoo in 2002 from Lincoln Park Zoo.
Since she was wild born in West Africa, her birth year was estimated as 1958.
Zoo caregivers made the decision to euthanize Helen Friday morning. She was 64 years old.
Fatou, a gorilla at Zoo Berlin is currently 65 years old.
Louisville Zoo mourns death of world’s second oldest gorilla
Helen, also named the “Grand Dame” of the gorilla world, came to the Louisville Zoo in 2002 from Lincoln Park Zoo.
Since she was wild born in West Africa, her birth year was estimated as 1958.
Zoo caregivers made the decision to euthanize Helen Friday morning. She was 64 years old.
Fatou, a gorilla at Zoo Berlin is currently 65 years old.