North American AZA Southern White Rhino Population

Smaggledagle said:
3 southern white rhinos were born at The Wilds in Ohio between August 2023 and February 2024 (besides the (0.1) reported earlier in the thread.

The Wilds
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The zoo subsequently announced the genders, names, and date of birth listed below:

(1.0) southern white rhino Axl Rose (born on December 16th, 2023)
(0.1) southern white rhino Socks (born on January 14th, 2024)
(0.1) southern white rhino Mable (born on February 5th, 2024)

Celebrating the First Birthdays of The Wilds' Rhino Calves | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
 
0.1 Sindi has died at Louisville Zoo aged 41 years.
LouisvilleZoo on Instagram: "The Louisville Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sindi, its beloved 41-year-old southern white rhinoceros, that had been part of the Zoo family since 1985. In recent years, Sindi had been treated for arthritis and other age-related conditions, but her health declined significantly this week marked by a loss of appetite, increased lethargy and acute respiratory symptoms. Sindi had been a major contributor in her own healthcare as her age progressed. She actively participated in her training, allowing the veterinary team to draw blood and address issues routinely and with ease. She was a wonderful animal to work with and will truly be missed. Visitors can continue to see Letterman, Sindi's fellow rhino, in the Africa Zone. Learn more at link in bio. Alexis Dufilho Williamson"
 
Christopher81 said:
Zoo Knoxville is opening their new white rhino habitat (former elephant exhibit) on Memorial Day weekend. It looks like they are specifically advertising with ‘a group of rhinos’ any ideas who it is that could be moving or has already moved there?

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Knoxville exhibit while not as large as Nashville nice to see them repurposing it for a crash of wide rhino
 
The Zoo Granby announced the arrival of Hazina and Alice, both four-year-olds from the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. They arrived at the Zoo Granby on April 17. They are recommended to breed with the male rhino, KC. They are already viewable to the public. This is so exciting since the Zoo Granby can now participate in the breeding program. Hope there will be rhino babies in the future.
ELLES SONT LÀ! C'est une et nous sommes fébriles de la partager avec vous! Le Zoo de Granby a récemment accueilli non pas une mais... | By Zoo de Granby | Facebook
 
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I visited Zoo Knoxville today and could see 2 rhinos behind the black mesh blocking off the exhibit! I spoke with a keeper and they said it is 2.0 Mylo and Ranger from DAK. They also said they are expecting another 1.3 rhinos in the next few weeks! It looks like the new yard will have two separate paddocks one for a bachelor group and one for a breeding group.
 
I, personally, find it interesting that Knoxville will be dedicated to both a breeding and bachelor crash simultaneously. How will the new facility be able to handle six rhinos (based on what I’m reading) at once will be up for discussion when a formal announcement is made.
 
While we still have to wait until the remaining rhinos make a formal arrival to Zoo Knoxville. At the very least, we should now know the number of white rhinos remaining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, following the departures of (1.0) Mylo and (1.0) Ranger respectively:


Disney's Animal Kingdom - 0.5.0 (5)
• 0.1 Kendi (03/23/99) Samson x Edith
• 0.1 Jao (1996) WILD x WILD
• 0.1 Lola (01/17/10) Spike x Kendi
• 0.1 Kiama (02/19/15) Frankie x Kendi
• 0.1 Logan (11/02/21) Dugan x Lola
 
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Austin the Sengi said:
While we still have to wait until the remaining rhinos make a formal arrival to Zoo Knoxville. At the very least, we should now know the number of white rhinos remaining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, following the departures of (1.0) Mylo and (1.0) Ranger respectively:


Disney's Animal Kingdom - 0.5.0 (5)
• 0.1 Kendi (03/23/99) Samson x Edith
• 0.1 Jao (1996) WILD x WILD
• 0.1 Lola (01/17/10) Spike x Kendi
• 0.1 Kiama (02/19/15) Frankie x Kendi
• 0.1 Logan (11/02/21) Dugan x Lola
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What the plan is for DAK is not yet quite clear. Unfortunately, their breeding bull Dugan - who had recently come in - died quite unexpectedly in July 2023. Dugan was actually born and bred at Knoxville ... I really do not know why he was not already replaced ... it is almost now close on 2 years with nothingness.
 
Austin the Sengi said:
I, personally, find it interesting that Knoxville will be dedicated to both a breeding and bachelor crash simultaneously. How will the new facility be able to handle six rhinos (based on what I’m reading) at once will be up for discussion when a formal announcement is made.
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If u read the post above, there are two paddocks (one for the breeding herd and one for the bachelor group).
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
What the plan is for DAK is not yet quite clear. Unfortunately, their breeding bull Dugan - who had recently come in - died quite unexpectedly in July 2023. Dugan was actually born and bred at Knoxville ... I really do not know why he was not already replaced ... it is almost now close on 2 years with nothingness.
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Perhaps DAK was waiting to offload the younger males first, before acquiring a new bull.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
I think it’s possible that there are actually two new rhinos in Omaha and that Mashile has already left. One of the new ones could in fact even be Chopper!
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Does anyone know the current population at Omaha? I know there was anticipated movement, but have never seen any official announcement and did not see an updated population list on this forum for a bit. Thanks!
 
MidwestFan said:
Does anyone know the current population at Omaha? I know there was anticipated movement, but have never seen any official announcement and did not see an updated population list on this forum for a bit. Thanks!
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The Henry Doorly Zoo should have at least a male called Newton. As you probably know the zoo has not had much luck and the breeding group never took off. One of the 2 females white rhino residing here passed away in 2019. It was planned to exchange the remaining female and bring in a new female rhino from up country. I do not know if this move back and forth has actually taken place. Perhaps someone local can help out!
 
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