Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park Lowry Park Zoo News - 2015-2017

[Milwaukee Man]

A new year means a new news thread. The Zoo will be temporarily closing Wallaroo Station for some upgrades.

Facelift Coming for Lowry Park Zoo's Wallaroo Station | South Tampa-Hyde Park, FL Patch

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

After sending their male tigers away to Palm Beach Zoo, the zoo acquired a new female, Buzi. I believe she is from Busch Gardens Tampa.
A male Malayan Tapir was born in early March.

 

[vogelcommando]

Malayan tapir born at Tampa :
Baby Tapir Arrives in Time for Festival - ZooBorns

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Rare leopard cub born at Lowry Park Zoo | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune

 

[vogelcommando]

Another article about the Clouded leopard kitten :
Tampa?s Clouded Leopard Kitten Is a Superstar - ZooBorns

 

[vogelcommando]

Found this video on Facebook - don't know however how old it is :
https://www.facebook.com/IFeakingLoveScience/videos/1070913786262965/

 

[vogelcommando]

And yet another article about the Clouded leopard :
Superstar Clouded Leopard Meets His Fans - ZooBorns

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A chimpanzee baby was born at the Maryland Zoo. However the mom Carole couldn't adapt to motherhood, so the baby has been sent to Tampa to be paired with experienced surrogate mother Abby.

Zoos come together to find mom for baby chimp

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

The male Siamang Cyrus died, and his mate, Haddie, went to another zoo. Their daughter Malu stayed at the zoo, and a new male was brought in for breeding.
A female Queensland Koala named Ceduna has also arrived at the zoo to be paired up with the zoo's resident male, Heathcliff.
The zoo's CEO, Craig Pugh, is also leaving Lowry Park.
Lowry zoo leader heading for Chicago | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune

 

[vogelcommando]

Small video about the new baby-chimp from Maryland Zoo :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbicipVerv8&feature=youtu.be

 

[vogelcommando]

Update about the Clouded leopard-kitten :
Superstar Clouded Leopard Reaches Another Milestone - ZooBorns

 

[vogelcommando]

7 baby-skunks ! :

Adorable New Kits are "Stinkin' Cute" - ZooBorns

 

[TZFan]

A female white rhino calf was born May 21st. She is being introduced to the other animals that share the exhibit.

Rhino baby born at Lowry Park Zoo | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A male Malayan Tiger named Keemasan Mata (Mata for short) is heading to Lowry Park from Palm Beach as part of a SSP recommendation.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

I forgot to mention that Wallaroo Station reopened last month. A list of the new features can be seen in the attached article. The only new stuff regarding animals is the new female Koala, as well as a Brushlands Birds walk-through exhibit with birds and Fiji Banded Iguanas.
http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/...stivals/content_articles/051115_lefest-01.txt
Bongo are also now on the Safari Africa tram ride.

 

[vogelcommando]

Another article about the Rhino-calf :
Rhino Calf Charges Into Lowry Park Zoo - ZooBorns

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

The zoo welcomed its 9th African Penguin chick on June 15th.
Lowry Park Zoo welcomes baby African penguin

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

The infant Chimpanzee Keeva is bonding with her foster mother Abby right now, as well as the zoo's other female chimps. The exhibit is closed to allow for privacy.
Cuteness Alert: Baby chimp bonds with foster mom at Lowry Park Zoo

 

[wensleydale]

The infant Chimpanzee Keeva is bonding with her foster mother Abby right now, as well as the zoo's other female chimps. The exhibit is closed to allow for privacy.
Cuteness Alert: Baby chimp bonds with foster mom at Lowry Park Zoo

That's fantastic news, I'm always happy to hear about a Chimp being raised by a Chimp rather than by a human, its always best for them to be raised by their own species.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A male North Sulawesi Babirusa was born on September 3rd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZY8B1QQ9t4