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On February 3rd, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) southern screamer named Jamie Lee and a (0.0.1) red-rumped agouti named Skippy which are now on exhibit.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

On March 7th, the zoo opened the Finding Florida entrance and visitor complex, which includes the Hamil Family Education Center, the Jeanne Guglielmi Welcome Center, and the Hoffmann Family of Companies Courtyard, to the public. The zoo also opened a new flamingo exhibit, the Ann and Senator Rick Scott Flamingo exhibit, to the public.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
 
On March 19th, it was reported that the zoo rehabilitated a (0.1) bobcat due to a fractured leg which was released back into the wild.

Wild bobcat released after recovering at Naples Zoo

On March 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) prehensile-tailed porcupine named Alfonso which is an animal ambassador.

Meet our newest adorable resident Alfonso! Species: Alfonso is a prehensile-tailed porcupine Favorite snack: He’s a BIG fan of Sweet Potato Favorite... | By Naples Zoo at Caribbean GardensFacebook
 
does the zoo still have clouded leopards or slender horned gazelles, because I saw zero trace of either of them, maybe have missed the slender horned gazelle, but is having doubts that they still have clouded leopards
 
brown bear 555 said:
does the zoo still have clouded leopards or slender horned gazelles, because I saw zero trace of either of them, maybe have missed the slender horned gazelle, but is having doubts that they still have clouded leopards
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the Clouded Leopards shift with the Servals, so it's not a guarantee which cat you will see(at least this was the case when I visited in August. they also still had Slender-Horned Gazelles mixed with the bongos
 
2 Pieces of April 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
King of Komodo Dragons said:
on March 22nd a Ring-Tailed Lemur was born

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
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On April 5th, the zoo announced that the lemur was sexed as (1.0) and named Velo.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

On April 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) capybara named Russet which is on exhibit.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

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On June 18th, the zoo announced they closed their old gift shop/second entrance structure to the public.

Farewell Old Gift Shop | Please join us in a heartfelt farewell to our gift shop! Built in the 1970s, this building was Naples Zoo’s second entrance and gift shop structure. The... | By Naples Zoo at Caribbean GardensFacebook
 
Is sad news, Gibson, the zoos male Buff-Cheeked Gibbon has passed away. He lived at the zoo for 15 years after arriving from Los Angeles Zoo in 2010. He was the zoos only Buff-Cheeked gibbon.

1.8K views · 227 reactions | It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of Gibson, our beloved buff-cheeked gibbon, who lived on Lake Victoria for 15 years. Gibson came to our zoo in 2010 from the Los Angeles Zoo, and over the years, he became an integral part of our Zoo family. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Gibson will be remembered by his keepers for his intelligence, his acrobatics around the island, and his love for stuffed animals. The sound of his morning song early in the morning and the buzzing sounds he made when he was happy will forever be engraved in our memories. | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
 
King of Komodo Dragons said:
Is sad news, Gibson, the zoos male Buff-Cheeked Gibbon has passed away. He lived at the zoo for 15 years after arriving from Los Angeles Zoo in 2010. He was the zoos only Buff-Cheeked gibbon.

1.8K views · 227 reactions | It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of Gibson, our beloved buff-cheeked gibbon, who lived on Lake Victoria for 15 years. Gibson came to our zoo in 2010 from the Los Angeles Zoo, and over the years, he became an integral part of our Zoo family. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Gibson will be remembered by his keepers for his intelligence, his acrobatics around the island, and his love for stuffed animals. The sound of his morning song early in the morning and the buzzing sounds he made when he was happy will forever be engraved in our memories. | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
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What a sad loss. I found a picture on the timeline where he still had a mate of his species...! I wonder how many zoos remain that hold buff-cheeked gibbons in the US (the species is certainly not common ..., where the breeding program focusses upon white-cheeked gibbons.).
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
What a sad loss. I found a picture on the timeline where he still had a mate of his species...! I wonder how many zoos remain that hold buff-cheeked gibbons in the US (the species is certainly not common ..., where the breeding program focusses upon white-cheeked gibbons.).
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definitely not many left, the only other zoos I know for sure that still keep Buff-Cheeked Gibbons are San Diego Zoo: Safari Park and Cincinnati Zoo, but there are probably others I don't know about.
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
What a sad loss. I found a picture on the timeline where he still had a mate of his species...! I wonder how many zoos remain that hold buff-cheeked gibbons in the US (the species is certainly not common ..., where the breeding program focusses upon white-cheeked gibbons.).
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The Gibbon SSP actually focuses on three species: lar, white-cheeked, and Siamang.

Member Zoos — Gibbon SSP
 
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