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Does anyone know if the zoo still has sitatunga? I know that website's don't always list all their species, but I noticed sitatunga wasn't on their website species list.
 
Yes.
1. Be there at opening time, because the distances between the exhibits/zones are huge.
2. Use the "Africa"-entrance, so that you can see most of the big mammals in the morning and in the afternoon.
3. Avoid eating in a restaurant. It is even below "zoo-food-level". Take a lunch bag with you.
4. I was there at the end of May. It was already pretty warm then, but I had also a few showers during the day and locals told me, that this is normal. So I recommend to take a cover with you.
5. Watch out for (small) free ranging animals.
and last but not least
-Check the construction side of "Asia" and tell us the news as soon as possible:D;)
 
Ok thanks for the info! If I end up going, then I will give you guys a construction update! Also, maybe the baboon habitat renovation will be done.
 
30-year-old white rhino, Natalie, was euthanized on January 10th, leaving the zoo with 0.7 rhinos.

North Carolina Zoo on Instagram: "We are saddened to share the loss of Natalie, a southern white rhino at the North Carolina Zoo. Natalie lived to be 30 years old and was humanely euthanized on January 10 after an extended period of declining health. The veterinarian and animal care teams had been treating Natalie for chronic kidney failure, anemia, and multi-systemic disease for the past several months. According to her keepers, Natalie had a big personality! Animal Management Supervisor Jade Tuttle recounts, “She was a very smart rhino, often leaving us wondering who was training who. In her declining health, she began to seek out affection from staff and was dedicated to her bestie, rhino Abby. Her wild spirit was one of a kind, and she will be missed by our crash.” ❤️ In the photo of two rhinos, Natalie is the rhino on the right, lying down with her best friend, Abby, beside her."
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Some updates from my trip yesterday.
  • The smaller snapping turtle has been removed and the sign is gone. I don't know if it's for the season or permanent.
  • Haji was out alone. I'm assuming they are adjusting him to the habitat. He had some fun watching the chimps and making a lot of noise.
  • Artie was with two of the girls.
  • The rhino exhibit got some new signage.
Blackleopard207 said:
Does anyone know if the zoo still has sitatunga? I know that website's don't always list all their species, but I noticed sitatunga wasn't on their website species list.
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The new signage did not list them. They could still have them, but they were not signed and I did not see them (but with how big the enclosure is I could have missed them)

Blackleopard207 said:
Does anyone know if the zoo has acquired another ostrich in the Watani Grasslands or in the giraffe/zebra exhibit since their last one died?
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So far, they have not gotten more, but they could get them by June.
 
toxodon said:
Some updates from my trip yesterday.
  • The smaller snapping turtle has been removed and the sign is gone. I don't know if it's for the season or permanent.
  • Haji was out alone. I'm assuming they are adjusting him to the habitat. He had some fun watching the chimps and making a lot of noise.
  • Artie was with two of the girls.
  • The rhino exhibit got some new signage.

The new signage did not list them. They could still have them, but they were not signed and I did not see them (but with how big the enclosure is I could have missed them)


So far, they have not gotten more, but they could get them by June.
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I just hope Haji and Mekita become friends.
 
toxodon said:
Some updates from my trip yesterday.
  • The smaller snapping turtle has been removed and the sign is gone. I don't know if it's for the season or permanent.
  • Haji was out alone. I'm assuming they are adjusting him to the habitat. He had some fun watching the chimps and making a lot of noise.
  • Artie was with two of the girls.
  • The rhino exhibit got some new signage.

The new signage did not list them. They could still have them, but they were not signed and I did not see them (but with how big the enclosure is I could have missed them)


So far, they have not gotten more, but they could get them by June.
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Could you please give species names for Haji, Arti, etc. The vast majority of people reading your post won't know who they are, they could be African giant snails for all I know...
 
lintworm said:
Could you please give species names for Haji, Arti, etc. The vast majority of people reading your post won't know who they are, they could be African giant snails for all I know...
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Haji's the zoo's new male lion, and Artie's one of the zoo's three African elephant bulls.
 
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