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Orangutan Habitat is coming along.

https://twitter.com/napleszoo/status/1630933474231087105?s=46&t=LJwKkMw7BUAfZgJOZVC6pQ
 
Naples Zoo is really making some moves this and next year to improve. All of these changes are really great to see for a small zoo in what is becoming a much larger market.

It's worth mentioning the Lee Ann Rottman (Director of Animal Programs) worked in Primates at ZooTampa and likely worked with some of the animals moving. I worked with her for a few years when I volunteered, she is a really good person.
 
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The two clouded leopards and the black crowned crane are all being transferred out.

Naples Zoo on Instagram: " We hate goodbyes, but we're so proud of Tikka and Masala, our Clouded leopards, who are off to their next adventure as they continue to contribute to the survival of their species. They were recommended by the Clouded leopard SSP (Species Survival Plan) to move to Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA so that they could breed. They are a great genetic match, and the SSP would like to see them produce more offspring. Unfortunately, we could not accommodate the SSP's timeline for that breeding to occur due to the construction happening on the new front entrance. Their contributions to the larger population of Clouded leopards in zoos is so important for the survival of their species, so the tough decision was made to transfer them. We know they will be greatly missed by all, staff and guests alike. Also on the move is Duck Duck, our African black-crowned crane is heading to the Roger Williams Zoo. She is being paired with a male for breeding as part of another SSP recommendation. Shoutout to our amazing maintenance team (Luis, Harold, Miguel), who built a custom frame for Duck Duck's trip to her new zoo AND great job to our carnivore team, who worked hard getting Tikka and Masala comfortable with their crates before their trip."
 
The servals that were previously only BTS/Amb animals will be on a rotating display in the clouded leopard habitat. The last leopard will still be on display while rotating with the serval. That's cool, serval are one of my favorite small cats.

Naples Zoo on Instagram: "Like the fast-paced Naples housing market, Tikka and Masala's previous home has new owners already. Our servals, Baku and Cleo, who have been living behind the scenes in the Ambassador Animal department, will share the space on a rotating basis with Janet, the clouded leopard daughter of Tikka and Masala."
 
I was scrolling through Facebook to see if this zoo still has the six lemur species (white-fronted, red-fronted, ring-tailed, mongoose, red ruffed, and collared lemurs) and noticed three things. There was an announcement on March 29 that one of the two ring-tailed lemurs passed away. The second, posted today, "The first new habitat in the South American Trail is complete!
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Mabel and Peanut, our cotton-top tamarins, have moved into a BIGGER and BETTER home! Very soon, they’ll have new neighbors, such as a capybara, tapir, anteater and coati." The other thing, which is arguably irrelevant, is that there is a new rookery of wild great egrets on the property with several chicks that hatched this year.

I did succeed in determining whether or not there still are still white-fronted and red-fronted lemurs, which are the two I was most curious about. Both are still at the zoo.
 
Based on the zoo's social media post today, their Malayan tiger is now being called "Namoh". Virginia Zoo, where he was born, called him "Stubbley" (at least publicly) and when he first moved to Naples they called him "One", with an indication the zoo planned to give him a donor name following an auction at their 2022 Gala. "Namoh" must be the new donor name.
 
On August 23rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) ring-tailed lemur named Julien from the Trevor Zoo in New York and is now on exhibit.

There's a new king in... - Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

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An article on the incoming arrival of the orangutans.

Orangutans coming to Naples Zoo
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On September 3rd, the zoo announced that the orangutans arrived at the facility and are now on exhibit.

THE ORANGUTANS ARE HERE! After a much anticipated wait the family of four Bornean orangutans have arrived at Naples Zoo and are enjoying their new home! This #orangutan family is coming to Naples Zoo from @zootampa DeeDee is the oldest member of the family at 43 years old. She is the mother of 15-year-old, RanDee, and 5-year-old, Dira. DeeDee is also a grandmother to RanDee’s son, 2-year-old, Riplee. Each individual has a unique personality, and all are wonderful ambassadors for their species. “We are thrilled to welcome orangutans to Naples Zoo and to contribute to the global efforts to conserve Bornean orangutans” said Jack Mulvena, President and CEO, Naples Zoo. | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens · Original audio
 
King of Komodo Dragons said:
South American Trails is now open at Naples Zoo!, new species include Baird's Tapir, Capybara, Toco Toucan, Screaming Hairy Armadillo and new habitats for Crested Screamer, Macaws and more! the Giant Anteater and Cottontop Tamarin exhibit that opened earlier this year is also part of this expansion.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1425583654672049
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Quick correction, from the USDA Reports and such, it looks like the exhibit is for their six-banded armadillo.
 
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