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GraysonDP said:
Is the zoo planning on phasing out polar bears?
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I guess the zoo will announce more details tomorrow. However, I spoke to a friend who has zoo connections and it seems the polar bear is staying. I guess we will see if they mention if the two bear species will be able to rotate sides of the exhibit space.
 
blospz said:
I guess the zoo will announce more details tomorrow. However, I spoke to a friend who has zoo connections and it seems the polar bear is staying. I guess we will see if they mention if the two bear species will be able to rotate sides of the exhibit space.
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Thank you! I meant is the zoo planning on bringing in more bears. Also do you know anything about the future of elephants at the zoo? What future plans do you know about for the zoo?
 
GraysonDP said:
Thank you! I meant is the zoo planning on bringing in more bears. Also do you know anything about the future of elephants at the zoo? What future plans do you know about for the zoo?
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After Anoki, I'm pretty sure the zoo will phase out polar bears. Unless by then there's a lot of cubs in the US population that need a home. I believe the zoo plans to eventually expand the elephant exhibit, over to the area where the old penguin exhibit was located. As for other plans, I just know of the new bobcat exhibit they are building right now.
 
The zoo plans to open up their bobcat exhibit to the public, this Saturday, March 18 for Zoo Bloom (spring event at the zoo). The zoo recently acquired a female bobcat so they know have 1.1 total.
 
Delay with bobcats on exhibit, from zoo email newsletter:

IMPORTANT BOBCAT EXHIBIT UPDATE

The Zoo's new Bobcat Exhibit is ready to be open and was scheduled for a grand opening as part of Zoo Bloom on March 18th, but unfortunately, due to ice and inclement weather the bobcats can't safely enjoy their wild new home just yet.

Animal care is the Zoo's top priority and the safety of the Zoo's new bobcats is critical. We apologize for the delay and look forward to sending you news soon of when the bobcats are able to be on exhibit for the first time.

Since this is a new home for the bobcats it's expected to take some time for these precocious, yet cautious, animals to get acclimated to their new space and to have regular exhibit times. We'll keep you updated. Follow the Zoo on Facebook for the latest information and exhibit updates.

Despite Mother Nature, Zoo Bloom, the first event of the new Zoo season will go on rain or shine and will feature additional events and activities. Click below for complete event information
 
DavidBrown said:
Isn't their polar bear exhibit fairly recent?
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Yes it was built around 2000. The zoo should have a polar bear in their collection until their last one, Anoki, passes away. Given her age of 20, she should hopefully live for another decade or so. Then I can see them converting the whole area for the grizzly bears.
 
blospz said:
Yes it was built around 2000. The zoo should have a polar bear in their collection until their last one, Anoki, passes away. Given her age of 20, she should hopefully live for another decade or so. Then I can see them converting the whole area for the grizzly bears.
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Polar Bear Watch opened in 2004. Originally, Siku was supposed to be moved to Baltimore, but SSP plans changed when a bear promised for Lincoln Park's new exhibit unexpectedly died. Anoki is still recommended to breed, but males are in short supply at the moment.
 
NAIB Volunteer said:
Polar Bear Watch opened in 2004. Originally, Siku was supposed to be moved to Baltimore, but SSP plans changed when a bear promised for Lincoln Park's new exhibit unexpectedly died. Anoki is still recommended to breed, but males are in short supply at the moment.
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Out of curiosity, who was the polar bear originally set to go to Lincoln Park?
 
Coelacanth18 said:
Anana in Columbus. That changed shortly after the plans came out when she produced cubs with Nanuq.
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Nuka, from the Detroit Zoo, was supposed to join her at the Lincoln Park Zoo as well. But things turned still out well for the pairings this year.
 
Visited today. The grizzlies have settled into the right of the two polar bear exhibits. The water in the pool was lowered to a level where the bears can't drown (it is unknown if they can swim). Two logs were also added if they choose to climb out of the pool this way. The bobcat exhibit is also now open. It is netted over, I think quite a change from the exhibit that used to be in its place. I've added some photos to the gallery.
 
  • Josie, the female bobcat, may debut on exhibit as early as tomorrow. I saw the juvenile male, Kilgore today and he was quite active. Although at first sight, the exhibit seemed a bit too small, when you see him in it, it does seem like it has enough room. Being captured from the wild, would they neuter him and not have him involved with SSP? I didn't notice any "proof of his manhood" today.
  • Jaharo, the new male white rhino from the Wilds, is on exhibit, alone, until 11:30 AM each day. He's slowly getting introduced to the zebra, ostriches, and other white rhino.
  • The refurbishments on the Arctic fox exhibit are not really recognizable. I believe they have a little more space in the back and their holding area was enlarged.
 
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