On July 22nd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) cheetah named Hatari passed away on July 21st due to kidney disease. He was 14 years old.
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On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) eastern bongo was born on June 13th.
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On July 29th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Stanley crane was born on June 29th and is on exhibit with its family and the giraffes.
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On August 16th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) African sacred ibises (I don't know if the zoo acquired the birds or had previously kept them in another place) have been moved to the Hippo Haven area.
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On August 18th, the zoo announced that (0.0.19) cheetahs have been born from 6 different litters in 2022.
19 Cheetah Cubs Born in 2022 | The Metro Richmond Zoo is proud to report a successful year for cheetah conservation. In 2022, 19 cheetah cubs from 6 different litters have been born at... | By Metro Richmond Zoo | Facebook
19 Cheetah Cubs Born in 2022 | The Metro Richmond Zoo is proud to report a successful year for cheetah conservation. In 2022, 19 cheetah cubs from 6 different litters have been born at... | By Metro Richmond Zoo | Facebook
That is way too many cheetah cubs needing new homes.
Seriously. Where on earth are they all going to go? I mean, the obvious answer is to small private zoos being as Richmond isn't AZA.
There's been a few exchanges between ZAA and AZA facilities with cheetahs, to help the gene pool, but not many. ZAA also seems to be operating their cheetah program independently, with Richmond and Tanganyika cranking out way too many cubs. The USA is running out of AZA zoos that could take cheetahs (theming, space, and money being big factors). There's already been some going to shady places with bad reputations, it's only going to continue
And you know what those places love - cubs!
On August 31st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Indian peafowl was hatched and, after its mother passed away, it was hand-raised by keepers, then crossed paths with the facility's pair of rheas which "adopted" them.
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On November 29th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) snow leopard named Alakhai was born on August 5th.
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Snow Leopard Cub Born August 5 - Metro Richmond Zoo
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On December 19th, it was announced that (0.2) cheetahs named Daya and Amina were transferred to the Austin Zoo in Texas.
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On December 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) pygmy hippo was born on December 6th to parents Corwin and Iris.
Baby Pygmy Hippo For Christmas | Christmas came early at the zoo! We did indeed receive a hippopotamus for Christmas this year. Congratulations to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin on... | By Metro Richmond Zoo | Facebook
Baby Pygmy Hippo For Christmas | Christmas came early at the zoo! We did indeed receive a hippopotamus for Christmas this year. Congratulations to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin on... | By Metro Richmond Zoo | Facebook
Pygmy hippopotamus calf makes public debut:
Baby pygmy hippo available for public viewing at Metro Richmond Zoo
Baby pygmy hippo available for public viewing at Metro Richmond Zoo
Pygmy hippopotamus calf named:
Metro Richmond Zoo announces name of baby hippo
The female calf has been named Petunia:
0.1 Petenia (Dec 6, 2022) Corwin x Iris
Metro Richmond Zoo announces name of baby hippo
The female calf has been named Petunia:
0.1 Petenia (Dec 6, 2022) Corwin x Iris
The zoo is now home to 2 bat eared foxes
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Metro Richmond Zoo on Instagram: "Say hello to Cypress and Acacia, our two new bat-eared foxes! They are some of the zoo's newest arrivals. The bat-eared fox is native to the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa. They are named for their huge ears, which can measure up to 5 inches long. Come see this pair during your next visit. Their habitat is located across from Kumbali and Kago. #metrorichmondzoo #rva"
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Metro Richmond Zoo on Instagram: "Say hello to Cypress and Acacia, our two new bat-eared foxes! They are some of the zoo's newest arrivals. The bat-eared fox is native to the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa. They are named for their huge ears, which can measure up to 5 inches long. Come see this pair during your next visit. Their habitat is located across from Kumbali and Kago. #metrorichmondzoo #rva"
I just saw that as well, very cool addition to the zoo.
In addition to the bat-eared foxes, this zoo has also acquired a pair of caracals.
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