Nashville Zoo Nashville Zoo News 2023

pachyderm pro said:
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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That has to be the most in America, right?
 
Other Late 2023 News:

On October 4th, the zoo announced (0.0.3) Nigerian dwarf goats were born on September 29th and are now on exhibit.

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On September 25th, the zoo announced that for the first time in the facility's history, the facility has successfully bred the Rio Pescado stubfoot toad.

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On September 29th, the zoo announced that they received top honors for their HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center from the AZA Facility Award.

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On December 1st, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) Sumatran tiger named Chojo to the Denver Zoo in Colorado.

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pachyderm pro said:
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)"
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On December 4th, the zoo announced that the civet was named Martin.

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On December 7th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) clouded leopards named Kamala and Rajani to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee.

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Nile Hippo Expert said:
Anne gave birth to (0.0.3) cubs yesterday night.
Endangered tiger cubs start new life at Nashville Zoo
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Nile Hippo Expert said:
They have been gendered as (2:1) according to @Christopher81 in the population thread.
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Sumatran Tiger Cub Update

The Sumatran tiger cubs are in fact a male and two females (1.2).

A naming competition is now underway:

Vote to Name our Tiger Cubs!

Name options for the male cub:

Abu (Indonesian name meaning ash)
Bulan (Indonesian name meaning moon)
Hantu (Indonesian name meaning ghost)

These names were selected because their birth was so close to Halloween.

Name options for the female cubs:

Zara (Malaysian name meaning princess and radiant)
Zaheera (Malaysian name meaning brilliant and shining)
Kirana (Indonesian name meaning beautiful sunbeam)
Kalilla (Indonesian name meaning sweetheart)
Melati (Indonesian name meaning jasmine flower)

These names were selected for their reference to beauty and a bright hope for the future.
 
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