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On November 18th, the zoo announced they renovated the former Galapagos tortoise holding building for their red-ruffed lemurs which is now open to the public.

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On December 18th, it was reported that the zoo is increasing all ticket prices starting January 1st, 2024, due to associated costs increasing over the past few years. It was also reported that the facility joined the Museums for All program.

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Price increases coming to the Miller Park Zoo starting Jan. 1
 
JVM said:
I wonder if the bush dog exhibit was constructed and even if they may join at a later date, or if they cancelled plans relatively early?
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As of a today there are only 7 bush dogs in 4 institutions on ZIMS in US. Sequoia Park Zoo and Little Rock have a pair each, doesn't mean of course those pairs are reproductively capable and I feel like Little Rock pair must be getting kinda old, its got to be 5 years since i saw them.. Shame, lovely animals.
 
Torgos said:
As of a today there are only 7 bush dogs in 4 institutions on ZIMS in US. Sequoia Park Zoo and Little Rock have a pair each, doesn't mean of course those pairs are reproductively capable and I feel like Little Rock pair must be getting kinda old, its got to be 5 years since i saw them.. Shame, lovely animals.
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Yeah, a major part of my curiosity for Miller Park acquiring them is it suggested something had to be in the works - potentially an import - since the population here has been in decline for years. I've mentioned in other threads if the recent former holders - Saint Louis, Detroit, for example - and Miller Park worked together they could probably do an import and support a consortium management, but there's no way of knowing who has a long-term interest, which probably suggests there is none.
 
On February 8th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) Virginia opossum named Ringo which is now an animal ambassador.

Last year, King Julian made the wrong choice, so he's been put on the sidelines. Our new education ambassador, Ringo, gave it a shot this year, but much... | By Miller Park ZooFacebook

On February 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) tammar wallaby was born.

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On February 15th, the zoo announced they reopened the Tropical Rainforest building reopened to the public, adding in new misters as well as repairs to the bridges and pools.

Good morning! Our Crested Wood Partridge brothers want to know what you're up to. They're happy that our rainforest and aviary are open today! It has been closed to for some repairs, including the pools and bridges. They're also happy to announce the addition of misters to enhance their rainforest experience! To enjoy (or avoid) the mist, they run on a timer every two hours starting at 10:30am until we close. So far, the birds are loving the upgrades and have been a bit more active! A treat for any bird watchers out there. #millerparkzoo #crestedwoodpartridge | Miller Park Zoo | Miller Park Zoo · Original audio

On February 19th, the zoo announced that they transferred their entire flock of budgerigars to the Peoria Zoo in Illinois the week prior.

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Piece of April 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On April 28th, the zoo announced that a cotton-top tamarin was born on March 31st which is on exhibit.

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On June 12th, the zoo announced they transferred their (1.0) hooded crane named Mandark to another unspecified AZA facility. The zoo also announced that they hope to acquire hooded cranes in the future.

Also on June 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) tammar wallaby to the Los Angeles Zoo in California.

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Smaggledagle said:
On April 28th, the zoo announced that a cotton-top tamarin was born on March 31st which is on exhibit.

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On June 26th, the zoo announced the tamarin's gender (0.1) and name, Frida.

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On July 11th, the zoo announced they built a new outdoor exhibit for their red-ruffed lemurs.

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On August 1st, the zoo reopened the Katthoefer Animal Building to the public, the first time since March 2020. The zoo made several changes to the building including the addition of industrial fans, the removal of the reticulated python exhibit, completed electrical upgrades, and new (unspecified animal) exhibits.

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On August 6th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) southern ground hornbills named Morticia and Wednesday from ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Florida in July which are on display rotating with the DeBrazza's monkeys.

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On August 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) southern pudu named Nico from the Oakland Zoo in California which is on exhibit.

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On October 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Mulefoot pig named Rupert passed away due to an advanced medical issue.

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On November 26th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) red wolf named Ms. Honey Bun to an unspecified facility in South Carolina. The zoo also announced they acquired a (0.1) red wolf named Magnolia from an unspecified facility in Washington.

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On January 25th, the zoo announced they started raising funds for a new exhibit for sloths in the Rainforest Building.

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On February 2nd, the zoo announced that a common wallaroo was born, the first for Miller Park since 2016.

1.1K views · 1K reactions | We may not have a groundhog, but we do have a new friend who peeked their head out today to check the weather! Bindi and Huck had a baby! Very exciting as we haven't had a wallaroo birth at the zoo since 2016! Marsupial joeys develop in several stages before they emerge from the mother's pouch. At this stage, we are estimating this joey is about 4-5 months old! They may stay in the pouch, protected from the outside world, for up to a year before leaving all together. We can't wait to see this baby grow. We also don't know whether they are a boy or a girl yet. Cast your vote in the gift shop with your loose change, and the funds will go towards enrichment for the wallaroo family! #millerparkzoo #groundhogday #wallaroo #wallaroojoey | Miller Park Zoo
 
Smaggledagle said:
On June 12th, the zoo announced they transferred their (1.0) hooded crane named Mandark to another unspecified AZA facility. The zoo also announced that they hope to acquire hooded cranes in the future.

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https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Zoo-Commission-Animal-Report-6.18.24.pdf
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Any information on new hooded crane coming in and where the old male went to?


Smaggledagle said:
On October 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Mulefoot pig named Rupert passed away due to an advanced medical issue.

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On November 26th, the zoo announced they transferred a (0.1) red wolf named Ms. Honey Bun to an unspecified facility in South Carolina. The zoo also announced they acquired a (0.1) red wolf named Magnolia from an unspecified facility in Washington.

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I guess this is a swap for promoting breeding? Any more recent news on how the new set ups are doing (in establishing pairs et cetera)?
 
Smaggledagle said:
On February 2nd, the zoo announced that a common wallaroo was born, the first for Miller Park since 2016.
1.1K views · 1K reactions | We may not have a groundhog, but we do have a new friend who peeked their head out today to check the weather! Bindi and Huck had a baby! Very exciting as we haven't had a wallaroo birth at the zoo since 2016! Marsupial joeys develop in several stages before they emerge from the mother's pouch. At this stage, we are estimating this joey is about 4-5 months old! They may stay in the pouch, protected from the outside world, for up to a year before leaving all together. We can't wait to see this baby grow. We also don't know whether they are a boy or a girl yet. Cast your vote in the gift shop with your loose change, and the funds will go towards enrichment for the wallaroo family! #millerparkzoo #groundhogday #wallaroo #wallaroojoey | Miller Park Zoo
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On March 14th, the zoo announced the wallaroo's sex as (1.0).

16K views · 348 reactions | IT'S A BOY!!! The next step is giving the joey a name! If you are interested in learning about the opportunity to name the joey, please contact the Zoological Society office at (309) 434-2243. You can come see Bindi, Huck, and the joey at the Miller Park Zoo! We're open every day from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. #MillerParkZoo #Wallaroo #BloomingtonIL #VisitBN #GenderReveal | Miller Park Zoo

On March 26th, the zoo announced they transferred their 2 guanacos named Dash and Dot to the Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo in New York.

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On May 13th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.4) alpacas named Bucatini, Gemelli, Tortellini, and Ziti from Oak Crest Alpaca Farm in Illinois and Salt Creek Alpacas in Illinois respectively which are now on exhibit (presumably in the former guanaco exhibit).

936 reactions · 61 shares | We had a lovely day with our alpacas making their debut in their yard! Introducing, in order of appearance, our noodle girls: Tortellini (white), Bucatini (brown), Gemelli (fawn), and Ziti (white). These curious girls came to us from local farms, Oak Crest Alpacas and Salt Creek Alpacas. After a period of quarantine and a round of haircuts, they were able to enter their yard this morning. Stay tuned for before and after pictures of their stunning transformations! #millerparkzoo #alpacas #lovelyday | Miller Park Zoo
Smaggledagle said:
On March 14th, the zoo announced the wallaroo's sex as (1.0).

16K views · 348 reactions | IT'S A BOY!!! The next step is giving the joey a name! If you are interested in learning about the opportunity to name the joey, please contact the Zoological Society office at (309) 434-2243. You can come see Bindi, Huck, and the joey at the Miller Park Zoo! We're open every day from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. #MillerParkZoo #Wallaroo #BloomingtonIL #VisitBN #GenderReveal | Miller Park Zoo
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On April 21st, the zoo announced they named the wallaroo Irwin.

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On April 24th, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) lesser hedgehog tenrecs named Kumi and Shumi which are animal ambassadors.

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