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AnActualFan said:
The new Komodo Dragon exhibit opened up and looks beautiful. They even took images of the new exhibits for us to have a look at!
Dragon Fever: Nashville Zoo Opens Komodo Dragon Enclosure
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Wow that looks amazing! The renderings totally undersold it. Unfortunately I visited just two weeks too early to see it in person, but all the more reason for a return visit, I suppose.
 
A few other photos the zoo has posted:
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"Komodo dragons will be visible in the outdoor section of the habitat during warmer months while crocodile monitors ... will be visible from the viewing window."
 

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TinoPup said:
A few other photos the zoo has posted:
"Komodo dragons will be visible in the outdoor section of the habitat during warmer months while crocodile monitors ... will be visible from the viewing window."
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It looks very good so far. But where will be the crocodile monitors during the winter? Are they off the show? That would be a pity and a "waste".
 
Otorongo said:
It looks very good so far. But where will be the crocodile monitors during the winter? Are they off the show? That would be a pity and a "waste".
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It looks like that exhibit is indoors, so I probably would believe that the monitors stay on exhibit? This is just speculation, though.
 
AnActualFan said:
It looks like that exhibit is indoors, so I probably would believe that the monitors stay on exhibit? This is just speculation, though.
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The area they are in is primarily an indoor Komodo dragon exhibit. When the dragons are outdoors in the summer the crocodile monitors will take up the indoor enclosure; when the dragons are indoors in the winter red-crowned crane will occupy the outdoor enclosure. While it would be nice to see all three species at all times, it’s nice to see the zoo has found a way to keep both areas lively year-round.
 
Two carnivore births from the last month or so: a male clouded leopard cub (born at Oklahoma City and sent to Nashville for hand-rearing) and a male banded palm civet kit. Both are now on display in the veterinary center.

Nashville Zoo on Instagram: "Hold onto your whiskers, we’ve got some paw-sitively adorable news to share! Our nursery at the HCA Veterinary Center is now home to a clouded leopard cub and a banded palm civet kit! Be sure to stop by and see them in person! ⁠ ⁠ The male cub, born on July 18 at the Oklahoma City Zoo, was brought here to be hand-raised and eventually paired with a mate. As a national leader in clouded leopard breeding and care, we were chosen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Clouded Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP®) to oversee the cub's upbringing. This program helps to ensure genetically diverse populations of this species in human care. ⁠ ⁠ The baby (kit) banded palm civet was born on August 12. The male kit is being hand-raised by our Zoo’s veterinary team due to inadequate milk production by the mother. In the future, this kit will become an ambassador animal and educate the public about his species and habitat.⁠ ⁠ Watch the cub play (and nap) via our live cam - https://www.nashvillezoo.org/veterinary-center (link in bio)"
 
A clouded leopard cub was born on September 7th, marking the 43rd birth for the species at the zoo since 2009. Additionally, the zoo received two female cubs from a private facility.

Nashville Zoo on Instagram: "Alert the paw-parazzi! ⁠ ⁠ We are so excited to announce the birth of a clouded leopard on September 7 weighing in at just under a half pound and about 8 inches long. The cub is the second litter for mated pair Niran (female) and Ron (male) and the 43rd cub born here since 2009. The new cub is currently living behind the scenes and can be seen in the coming weeks at the Zoo’s HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center.⁠ ⁠ In August, we received a male cub from the Oklahoma City Zoo along with two females from a private source. As a national leader in clouded leopard breeding and care, Nashville Zoo was chosen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Clouded Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP®) to oversee the upbringing and eventual pairing of all four cubs. The Clouded Leopard SSP® helps to ensure genetically diverse populations of this species in human care.⁠ ⁠ The cubs can be seen at the Vet Center and on our live cam → https://www.nashvillezoo.org/veterinary-center (link in bio)⁠"
 
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