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Piece of May 2024 News Not Mentioned:

On May 11th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) binturong to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium in Missouri in late 2023.

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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On May 29th, the zoo announced that, starting on June 3rd, the facility will start demolishing the Round Barn exhibit area at the west end. It also seems like during this time the Aquarium as well as the Pelican Pool exhibit will be closed.

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Smaggledagle said:
On June 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) okapi named Tobi from the San Diego Zoo in California which is now on display in the Zambezi River Hippo Camp area.

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This Facebook post about Tobi also confirms that the zoo's 4-year-old male Okapi "Riley" has been moved to another undisclosed facility on a breeding recommendation. Memphis Zoo does plan to keep holding a bachelor group of Okapi.
Our other okapi moved to other facilities due to breeding recommendations. Memphis Zoo is focused on keeping a bachelor group of okapi.
 
Also on June 14th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) red panda to the San Francisco Zoo in California on May 8th.

https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/24113/JtZooAg62024

Smaggledagle said:
On May 29th, the zoo announced that, starting on June 3rd, the facility will start demolishing the Round Barn exhibit area at the west end. It also seems like during this time the Aquarium as well as the Pelican Pool exhibit will be closed.

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On June 20th, the zoo announced they moved the Round Barn residents to various parts of the facility, which includes:

(0.1) Bontebok Morticia moved to an off-exhibit yard behind the giraffe building.
East African crowned cranes were moved to the yard beside the giraffe exhibit.
Pelicans were moved to the Tetron Marsh area.
White-naped cranes were moved in between the langurs and Pere David's deer in the China area.
West African crowned cranes were moved into the okapi/Kirk's dik-dik exhibit in the Zambezi Hippo Camp area.
(0.1) Abyssinian ground hornbill Lily was moved to an area behind the Tropical Birdhouse.
Demoiselle cranes were moved to an area behind the Tropical Birdhouse and are awaiting clearance to go to another facility.

Round Barn Updates
 
Piece of June 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On June 4th, it was announced the zoo transferred a (0.1) bald eagle to the Santa Barbara Zoo in California.

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Smaggledagle said:
It also seems like during this time the Aquarium will be closed.

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On August 17th, the zoo reopened the aquarium building to the public.

3.3K views · 165 reactions | Doesn’t this octopus fill you with WUNDER? ✨✨ The aquarium is back open TODAY so make sure you come see… The wunderpus octopus! It gets its fantastic name from the German word “wunder”, which means marvel or of course, wonder! The species was not discovered until the 1980s, with it only being officially described in 2006. We think it lives up to its binomial nomenclature of Wunderpus photogenicus. #memphiszoo #wunderpus #octopus #aquarium #animals #wonder #cool #love #beauty | Memphis Zoo | dailyom · @carrie_radford
 
On September 6th, the zoo announced that their (2.4) bonobos named Mobali, Mpingo, Kiri, Laney, Lily, and Lisala II to other facilities in the near future (1.1 bonobos Mpingo and Lily were already transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio on August 29th). Their former exhibit will be renovated to house lemurs.

12K views · 483 reactions | A heartfelt goodbye to our bonobo family! After 20 amazing years at Memphis Zoo, Lily, Mpingo, and the rest of our bonobos are embarking on a new adventure at other institutions, starting with Cincinnati Zoo. Their move ensures they’ll continue to thrive in a setting tailored to their needs. Prior to their departure, Mpingo and Lily underwent comprehensive physical examinations and heart assessments conducted by Memphis Zoo veterinary staff and medical professionals at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ranjith Philip, a pediatric cardiologist, commented on the striking similarity between their hearts and those of humans, “This was an amazing experience to see that their hearts look exactly like ours. Had you taken the [bonobo] name off, I would not know. It’s just like scanning a human heart.” Angela, a sonographer at Le Bonheur, said of her experience, “Even though we have not ever done that, it was very familiar. After I scanned and I walked out, it was kind of overwhelming. What an incredible moment. I was just amazed.” Mpingo and Lily safely arrived at Cincinnati and begin their exciting new journey! Looking ahead, the bonobos’ former exhibit will be transformed into a spacious lemur habitat, enriching our primate offerings at the zoo, and reinforcing our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care to all our animals. #Memphiszoo #love #animals #primates | Memphis Zoo
Memphis Zoo Announces Departure of Beloved Bonobos
 
On September 21st, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released (1.2) bald eagles back into the wild.

6.1K views · 170 reactions | A picture-perfect moment of conservation in action! Last month, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Memphis Zoo, Dr. Micah Fern of Union University, Paris Landing State Park Ranger Regina Lowry, Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc., and TWRA, three young bald eagles were released back into the wild. Additionally, two other bald eagles were rehabilitated and entrusted to Union University. The three released raptors—two sisters and one male—had fallen from their nests due to strong winds and storms, a common challenge for young eagles. Their rehabilitation included thorough physical exams, radiographs, bloodwork, and gender determination. The eagles were nurtured from the nestling stage to full flight readiness, ensuring they could hunt and survive in the wild. Once ready, each eagle was banded with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife tag for future identification and vaccinated against West Nile virus. Their release at Paris Landing State Park, set against a stunning sunset over Kentucky Lake, was a powerful reminder of the essence of conservation. Dr. Knightly captured it best: “There’s nothing more exhilarating than watching them take off... that’s what it’s all about. Seeing them fly away from you, not wanting to stay with you.” Dr. Micah Fern Check out Wild Fern Media! https://www.wildfernmedia.com | Memphis Zoo

On September 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) fishing cat named Puddles from the Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma which is now on display in the Cat Country area.

2.7K views · 232 reactions | Everyone… meet Puddles! He doesn’t mind the rain! This handsome boy came to Memphis Zoo recently as part of a breeding recommendation from Oklahoma City Zoo, and we are thrilled to have this local celebrity join our Cat Country exhibit! Associate Curator of Cat Country and Zambezi at Memphis Zoo, Anna Chaney, manages the AZA fishing cat program and holds the studbook for the AZA population. Unfortunately, fishing cats lost their SSP status in 2023 as only a few zoos have them and their population is quite small. Because of this, Anna is working with the remaining zoos in the nation with fishing cats and establishing a Fishing Cat Consortium. According to Anna, Puddles is a “spicy” boy as most fishing cats are, however, he is also very smart. He was born at Oklahoma City Zoo on March 31, 2018 by caesarean delivery at the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital to first-time mom 11-year-old Miri. This was the first successful cesarean delivery of a fishing cat among Association of Zoos and Aquariums member zoos in North America. Puddles was trained to do many behaviors, and his keepers did an incredible job caring for him. He is trained for many basic behaviors as well as voluntary subcutaneous fluid administration and voluntary blood draw. Puddles and Korra, Memphis Zoo’s female fishing cat, have already gotten to know each other day by day and are doing great! Puddles is much larger and stockier than Korra with a big round head so it’s easy for our you to tell them apart. Head on over to Cat Country and give our new friend a warm welcome. ❤️ #memphiszoo #fishingcat #cute #puddles #animals #cat #cuteanimals #love #adorable | Memphis Zoo | Vansire · The Latter Teens
 
On October 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) red river hog named Cantaloupe which is now on exhibit in the African Veldt area.

7.7K views · 180 reactions | “I’m not a regular hog. I’m a COOL hog”, said Cantaloupe. Meet Cantaloupe! As described by his Keepers, Cantaloupe is very sweet and cautious. He LOVES enrichment toys and will play with them until they’re destroyed. He loves to eat fruit, especially kiwi! He has now joined our other red river hog, Koka, on the African Veldt. The two have been spotted groovin’ around together, being the happiest of hogs. You can tell them apart by his darker shade, and darker face and snout. These two cuties are an SSP pair. The Species Survival Plan manages the breeding of a species to maintain a healthy and self-sustaining population that is both genetically diverse and demographically stable. ❤️ Come see our red river hogs in the African Veldt! On Wednesdays, we wear red. And mud. #memphiszoo #redriverhog #hog #cute #love #animals #pig #meangirls #red #wallowinginthemudissoawesome | Memphis Zoo | The Young Rascals · Groovin' (Single Version)
 
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