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Piece of July 2025 News Not Mentioned:
Zoofan15 said:
Three Red River hog piglets born May 21:

Three new red river hog piglets born at Memphis Zoo, first piglet birth since 2016

They are the first piglets for their parents, “Koka” and “Cantaloupe.”

The Memphis Zoo has kept Red River hogs since 2003, totaling 18 piglets over the years. The last birth was in 2016.
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On July 5th, the zoo announced they sexed the hogs as (2.1) and named them Crush, Fanta, and Fresca, respectively.

3K views · 3.4K reactions | We’re going hog wild for this fizzy name and gender reveal! Meet the newest additions to our red river hog family: Crush, Fanta, and Fresca. Crush and Fanta are our boys, and Fresca is our girl! Their names are a nod to fruity sodas! Fitting for parents Koka (like Coca-Cola) and Cantaloupe At their reveal, the trio enjoyed an ice cake with two blue and one pink layer, and showed off some serious zoomies with mom and dad! #memphiszoo #piglets #redriverhog #crush #fanta #fresca #baby #babyanimals #love | Memphis Zoo

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On July 22nd, the zoo announced that (1.0.1) southern ground hornbills hatched (of which the male is being hand-raised bts while the other hatchling is still with the parents). The zoo also announced they closed the center flight aviary to the public temporarily due to hatchings of various bird species.

8.5K views · 267 reactions | New Keeper Vlog! Go behind-the-scenes with Keeper Katy and discover what it's like to care for our feathered friends as a bird keeper at Memphis Zoo, including our two Southern ground hornbill chicks! #Memphiszoo #NationalZooKeeperWeek #babyanimals #birds #hornbill #love #animals #vlog | Memphis Zoo
 
On August 3rd, the zoo announced they moved their black-and-white ruffed lemurs and red-ruffed lemurs to the exhibit between the common hippo and Nile crocodile exhibits inside Zambezi River Hippo Camp.

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On August 5th, the zoo announced they are repaving pathways during the month of August in phases.

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Smaggledagle said:
On August 3rd, the zoo announced they moved their black-and-white ruffed lemurs and red-ruffed lemurs to the exhibit between the common hippo and Nile crocodile exhibits inside Zambezi River Hippo Camp.

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On August 5th, the zoo announced they are repaving pathways during the month of August in phases.

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Did they phase out the Mandrills?
 
Does anyone know what happened to the American Alligator that was in the Herpetarium for years? Or what happened to the Patas Monkeys? Usually it’s reported when an animal gets transferred to another facility or passes away, but I can’t find anything on these two.
 
Gabby said:
Did Memphis Zoo send some patas monkeys to another zoo? Do they still have some patas monkeys?
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Christopher Shaffer said:
what happened to the Patas Monkeys?
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Apparently at least some of the patas monkeys were sent to the Woodland Park Zoo.

Woodland Park Zoo on Instagram: "Woodland Park Zoo recently welcomed three new patas monkeys. Females Zarina (12 years old) and Grace (12) and male Dayo (11) have joined female Acacia (20) who has lived on our African Savanna for more than a decade. The newest members of the troop all come to us from Memphis Zoo and are currently getting to know Acacia while making the most of their grassland habitat. Patas monkeys, native to Africa, are primarily ground-dwelling primates and are one of the speediest animals on the African savanna. Their long, slender arms and legs enable them to go from 0 to 33 miles per hour in three seconds—an amazing adaptation to keep safe from predators! Photo descriptions: 1) Two patas monkeys sitting in tall yellow and brown grass, looking alert. 2) Two patas monkeys sitting on a tree branch surrounded by green foliage."
 
 
wild boar said:
Apparently at least some of the patas monkeys were sent to the Woodland Park Zoo.

Woodland Park Zoo on Instagram: "Woodland Park Zoo recently welcomed three new patas monkeys. Females Zarina (12 years old) and Grace (12) and male Dayo (11) have joined female Acacia (20) who has lived on our African Savanna for more than a decade. The newest members of the troop all come to us from Memphis Zoo and are currently getting to know Acacia while making the most of their grassland habitat. Patas monkeys, native to Africa, are primarily ground-dwelling primates and are one of the speediest animals on the African savanna. Their long, slender arms and legs enable them to go from 0 to 33 miles per hour in three seconds—an amazing adaptation to keep safe from predators! Photo descriptions: 1) Two patas monkeys sitting in tall yellow and brown grass, looking alert. 2) Two patas monkeys sitting on a tree branch surrounded by green foliage."
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Does this mean the breeding group of patas monkeys has been moved up to Seattle WPZ or does the species still have a holding at the Memphis Zoo?
 
Other Late Summer 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On August 21st, the zoo announced they released 1,362 dusky gopher frogs into the wild.

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On September 3rd, it was announced that the zoo temporarily acquired a female (0.1) Sumatran tiger named Mawar from Taronga Zoo Sydney in New South Wales, Australia, and subsequently transferred the tiger to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington.

Point Defiance Zoo welcomes Mawar, a rare Sumatran tiger - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Smaggledagle said:
On July 22nd, the zoo announced that (1.0.1) southern ground hornbills hatched (of which the male is being hand-raised bts while the other hatchling is still with the parents). The zoo also announced they closed the center flight aviary to the public temporarily due to hatchings of various bird species.

8.5K views · 267 reactions | New Keeper Vlog! Go behind-the-scenes with Keeper Katy and discover what it's like to care for our feathered friends as a bird keeper at Memphis Zoo, including our two Southern ground hornbill chicks! #Memphiszoo #NationalZooKeeperWeek #babyanimals #birds #hornbill #love #animals #vlog | Memphis Zoo
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On September 13th, the zoo announced they sexed the other hornbill as (0.1f).

3.7K views · 739 reactions | Growing bird alert! Since we last checked in on our southern ground hornbill chicks, there have been some BIG changes. These chicks have grown so much, and they will keep getting bigger! We have one male and one female. Our boy, filmed here, has his own studio apartment to hang out in, while our girl is still living with mom and dad. This big fella is now eating on his own without help from his Keepers! At almost 100 days old, he has been loving special snacks and sunning. #memphiszoo #hornbill #babyanimals | Memphis Zoo

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On November 8th, the zoo announced that a southern tamandua was born on October 28th, which is now on exhibit.

20K views · 574 reactions | We have a new cute friend riding around Animals of the Night! We’re excited to share that our tamandua pair, mom “Winnie” and dad “Mr. Wendel,” have welcomed another baby! During a morning animal care routine on October 28, keepers in our Animals of the Night building discovered that the pair had given birth! They’re seasoned parents, but Mr. Wendel has been moved to an off-exhibit den to allow Winnie and her baby to bond. Once ready, its gender will be determined and a name will be chosen. The baby is currently on exhibit and will remain with Winnie. Tamanduas are nocturnal, arboreal relatives of the anteater, native to Central and South America. The baby will nurse from mom for several months before transitioning to a solid food diet consisting of an insectivore diet and insects, all eaten with that iconic long tongue! #memphiszoo #tamandua #baby #babyanimals #animals | Memphis Zoo
 
On November 11th, it was announced that the zoo acquired (0.2f) meerkats from Nashville Zoo in Tennessee. It was also announced they transferred a (0.1f) meerkat to Nashville Zoo.

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On November 14th, the zoo announced that another black-and-white colobus monkey was born on November 11th, which is now on exhibit.

20K views · 502 reactions | Lincoln has been exploring everywhere! Have you stopped by to see him yet? If you have, you may have noticed we’re celebrating even more big news… we have two colobus monkey babies! Keepers arrived on the morning of Monday, November 11, to find that new mom “Zuri” had given birth! Although this is Zuri’s first baby, she has gained plenty of experience by watching “Abana,” “Lincoln’s” mom, successfully raise three little ones. Abana, meanwhile, is in full super-mom mode. Not only is she caring for Lincoln full time, but she’s also keeping a close eye on Zuri and lending a helping hand as needed. This care is fascinating to watch and will have lasting benefits as Zuri gains confidence. Everyone is doing great, and dad “Raj” is now a father of four! Both little ones are on exhibit. Come see them! #memphiszoo #babyanimals #colobus #monkey #baby #animals | Memphis Zoo
 
Smaggledagle said:
Other Late Summer 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On August 21st, the zoo announced they released 1,362 dusky gopher frogs into the wild.

Memphis Zoo

On September 3rd, it was announced that the zoo temporarily acquired a female (0.1) Sumatran tiger named Mawar from Taronga Zoo Sydney in New South Wales, Australia, and subsequently transferred the tiger to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington.

Point Defiance Zoo welcomes Mawar, a rare Sumatran tiger - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium



On September 13th, the zoo announced they sexed the other hornbill as (0.1f).

3.7K views · 739 reactions | Growing bird alert! Since we last checked in on our southern ground hornbill chicks, there have been some BIG changes. These chicks have grown so much, and they will keep getting bigger! We have one male and one female. Our boy, filmed here, has his own studio apartment to hang out in, while our girl is still living with mom and dad. This big fella is now eating on his own without help from his Keepers! At almost 100 days old, he has been loving special snacks and sunning. #memphiszoo #hornbill #babyanimals | Memphis Zoo

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On November 8th, the zoo announced that a southern tamandua was born on October 28th, which is now on exhibit.

20K views · 574 reactions | We have a new cute friend riding around Animals of the Night! We’re excited to share that our tamandua pair, mom “Winnie” and dad “Mr. Wendel,” have welcomed another baby! During a morning animal care routine on October 28, keepers in our Animals of the Night building discovered that the pair had given birth! They’re seasoned parents, but Mr. Wendel has been moved to an off-exhibit den to allow Winnie and her baby to bond. Once ready, its gender will be determined and a name will be chosen. The baby is currently on exhibit and will remain with Winnie. Tamanduas are nocturnal, arboreal relatives of the anteater, native to Central and South America. The baby will nurse from mom for several months before transitioning to a solid food diet consisting of an insectivore diet and insects, all eaten with that iconic long tongue! #memphiszoo #tamandua #baby #babyanimals #animals | Memphis Zoo
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The baby Tamandua is a girl ; she has been called BONNIE.
Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "Happy World Tamandua Day! What better way to celebrate than by revealing the name and gender of our newest tamandua, born October 28? Say hello to Bonnie… it’s a girl! You can spot Bonnie on exhibit, either snuggled up with her mom, Winnie, or catching a ride on her back. Tamandua babies cling to their mom for about six months and start eating solid foods around two to three months old. This tiny cutie plays an important role in the Species Survival Plan. Visit our Animals of the Night exhibit and meet her! #memphiszoo #tamandua #babyanimals #worldtamanduaday #love"
 
A male giraffe calf named Rahisi was born on November 17th and is now on exhibit. He is the twelfth calf for dad Niklas, and second calf for mom Maliki.
Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "We have an exciting announcement! Everyone, meet “Rahisi” (pronounced ruh-hee-see). He was born on Monday, November 17, and weighed 127 pounds. This is dad “Niklas”’s twelfth calf and mom “Maliki”’s second. Rahisi means “easy” in Swahili. Maliki’s birth of “Kamari” was challenging due to an abnormal breech position, and our incredible giraffe team and veterinary staff were able to assist during that process. This time, however, Maliki labored and delivered Rahisi all by herself, and our giraffe team is exceptionally proud of her. Our team was also able to quickly complete a neonatal exam on the new baby, as seen in this video, and he’s been doing great! Keepers have described Rahisi as a very curious calf who has been exploring the barn. Happy zoomies have been alternating with restful naps, with Maliki keeping a watchful eye. Rahisi is ready to meet all of you! He’ll be on exhibit for the first time tomorrow morning (Saturday), weather dependent. Keepers Alison & Emily #memphiszoo #giraffe #babyanimals #love #animals #baby"
 
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