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On August 19th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Grant's zebra named Rowan from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas which is now on exhibit.

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On May 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) black howler monkey was born and is now on exhibit. This birth marks the first time the species has been successfully bred at the facility.

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On August 20th, the zoo announced the monkey's gender (1.0) and name, Taavi.

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On November 20th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.4+) blue death-feigning beetles of 3 different species (Asbolus verruscosus, Absolus laevis, and Cryptoglossa muricata) which are now on exhibit in the Discovery Center.

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28 year old male Malayan Sun Bear, Fong, will be moved off exhibit next week in preparation for his move to another zoo. His move will allow the zoo to expand the tiger exhibit in preparation for the arrival of a Sumatran tiger in the spring.

Mesker Park Zoo preparing to say goodbye to Fong the Malayan Sun Bear

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Also on November 20th, it was announced that the zoo transferred Fong to the Racine Zoo in Wisconsin.

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On December 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.3) Henkel's leaf-tailed geckos which are on exhibit in the Kley building.

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A colobus monkey has been born!
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On December 6th, the zoo announced that the monkeys were sexed as (1.1) and named Onyx and Rosemary.*

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On December 20th, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) white-faced whistling ducks which are on exhibit.

Our resident whistling duck got some new friends recently and they are getting along swimmingly . The Amazonia rainforest is the perfect place to... | By Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden | Facebook

On December 22nd, it was announced that the zoo transferred (3.0) sitatungas named Bamm Bamm, Elton, and Zayne to the Tulsa Zoo in Texas.

New Species Alert! Meet Bamm Bamm, Elton and Zayne - the Sitatungas! We are thrilled to announce that they have joined our Mary K. Chapman Rhino... | By Tulsa Zoo | Facebook

*There were 2 colobus monkeys born, not one.
 
 
Mesker Park Zoo wants to build a brand-new Giraffe barn that will allow the zoo to maintain a herd of the animals and give the public year-round viewing. As things stand, the zoo has two female Giraffes in an abysmally small barn where they spend most of their lives. Yet, the city's Parks Board said NO to spending $10 million on a new barn. Here's the story:

Evansville Parks Board says no to giraffe project at Mesker Park Zoo
 
Other August / September 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On August 21st, the zoo announced they, along with other facilities, released 30 eastern hellbenders into the wild.

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On August 11th, the zoo announced that 5 white-faced whistling ducks hatched which are on display in the Amazonia area.

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On September 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) Patagonian cavy named Dixie which is on exhibit.

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On November 12th, the zoo announced a southern black howler monkey was born which is now on exhibit.

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On November 14th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 Chacoan peccaries which are now on display in the Asia loop.

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Smaggledagle said:
On November 20th, the zoo announced that a southern three-banded armadillo was born, which is the first time Mesker Park Zoo has successfully bred the species.

Also on November 20th, the zoo announced they are making improvements over the next month including removing and paving paths and removing hazardous trees.

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The Southern Three-Banded Armadillo newborn has been revealed to be a male.
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/mesker-park-zoo-makes-announcement-its-a-boy/
 
Piece of Early December 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On December 4th, the zoo announced they transferred (2.0) Mexican grey wolves to an unspecified US Fish & Wildlife facility in New Mexico. The zoo also announced they acquired a (1.0) Mexican grey wolf from an unspecified facility and that the former Mexican wolf exhibit will house a new species in the future.

4.9K views · 95 reactions | Here’s an exciting update from Shannon, Animal Curator, regarding Mexican Gray Wolves and upcoming developments. Our dedicated team collaborated with LightHawk to ensure the safe transportation of our male wolves to New Mexico for breeding, as advised by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) program. Keeper Jackie even had the opportunity to accompany them and witness their release into their new habitat. We currently have two Mexican Gray Wolves waiting for you to visit, they're cold-tolerant, so come out and say hello #conservation #WeAreAZA | Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

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On December 14th, the zoo announced that 2 greater kudus were born in early August which are on exhibit.

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On January 17th, 2025, the zoo announced that 2 Cape porcupines were born in December 2024 which are now on display in the Children's Enchanted Forest area.

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