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SusScrofa said:
On August 10, the NFWC brought over a male Giant Anteater straight from Guyana named Bumi.
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I was going to ask about this arrival since on the transporting company said that Bumi arrived from Ghana on their social media page.
 
Other 2022 News:

On March 29th, the center announced they acquired a (0.1) sandhill crane named Sandy from Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center in Michigan.

We recently received this sandhill crane from Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center that is non-releasable to the wild. This bird was rescued and... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On May 12th, the center announced they transferred a (1.0) swamp wallaby named Harvey to another unspecified facility.

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On May 24th, the center announced that a (1.0) common brown lemur was born. He was later named Nofy.

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On August 1st, the center announced that a (1.0) American white pelican named Sebastian passed away.

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On August 29th, the center announced they are in the process of building a rescue bird enclosure.

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On September 3rd, the center announced they are in the process of building a new exhibit for their (0.1) Eurasian griffon vulture named Olympia. On September 14th, the center announced they have completed construction and have since moved Olympia in.

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Remember that enclosure we fundraised $300 to finish? It’s now completed and Olympia, the Eurasian griffon vulture, is absolutely loving her new space!... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On September 7th, the center announced they moved their lemurs to temp. exhibits while they build new "Lemur Forest" exhibits.

Our brown lemur family was recently moved into a temporary enclosure while we begin construction on our new lemur forest habitats! We love watching them... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On September 8th, the center announced they acquired (1.1) ring-tailed lemurs named Jao and Malo from a private residence.

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On September 21st, the center announced they acquired (0.0.2) bearded dragons.

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On September 23rd, the center announced they are in the process of building an amphitheater.

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On October 20th, the center announced they are in the process of building an exhibit for a new avian species.

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On October 24th, the center announced that their (0.1) great blue turaco named Bomba passed away due to a severe kidney infection.

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On November 6th, the center announced that due to construction for breeding pairs of endangered animals, they moved their black-and-white ruffed lemurs to the amphitheater and their ring-tailed lemurs to a temp. exhibit in the African section. The center also announced they transferred their common brown lemurs to the Chase Wildlife Conservancy in Florida temporarily till the construction is finished in 2023.

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On November 10th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) crocodile monitor.

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SusScrofa said:
The facility also received some other new hornbills:
Zulu, a male Von Der Deckens Hornbill from Hawk Creek Wildlife Center.

And Raja, a Rhinoceros Hornbill.
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On November 18th, the center announced that Raja is now on exhibit.

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On November 27th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth which is now on exhibit.

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On their website, it shows that they just built a pond for a new enclosure that will have a pair of Saddle-billed Storks in the next few weeks. A post at the bottom of their homepage states:
"Our incoming female is part of the Species Survival Plan for her species, and will soon be paired up with a male to help diversify the population of her species! Stay tuned for more details and updates!"
 
Other 2023 News:

On February 6th, the center announced they acquired (0.0.2) American white pelicans from the Raptor Education Group in Wisconsin. On March 19th, the center announced they moved the pelicans into a new exhibit with a pond.

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Our two rescue American white pelicans, Nigel and Nemo, were recently treated to a new habitat with their very own pond! They are absolutely loving their... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On February 28th, the center announced that their (1.0) crocodile monitor named Naga passed away on February 27th due to a quickly-spreading respiratory infection.

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On March 15th, the center announced that a (0.0.1) ring-tailed lemur was born.

Exciting news! Endangered ring-tailed lemur, Felana, has given birth to a beautiful and healthy pup! The pup is strong and healthy and is shown here... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On March 27th, the center announced that a (0.0.1) Australian walking stick hatched. The center also announced that the stick insects were moved on exhibit inside the Gift Shop.

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On April 27th, the center announced they moved their Malayan leaf frogs into a new exhibit inside the Gift Shop.

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On May 9th, the center announced they acquired (3.3) Egyptian fruit bats, (1.1) marabou storks from the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida, and a (1.0) barn owl.

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On May 10th, the center announced that a (0.1) bearded lizard named Sunny passed away due to a stroke-like event decreasing her quality of life.

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Smaggledagle said:
On March 15th, the center announced that a (0.0.1) ring-tailed lemur was born.

Exciting news! Endangered ring-tailed lemur, Felana, has given birth to a beautiful and healthy pup! The pup is strong and healthy and is shown here... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook
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On May 14th, the center announced its name, Asari.

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On May 17th, the center announced that a (0.1) four-toed hedgehog named Harley Quill passed away in its sleep.

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On May 18th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) eastern box turtle that is non-releasable.

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On May 31st, the center announced they moved their (0.1) Sarus crane named Sasha to a backstage enclosure in the outdoor wildlife theatre area.

Sasha, our sarus crane, was moved into her backstage enclosure at our outdoor wildlife theater this week! She looks pretty excited to be in her new... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On June 4th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) palm cockatoo from the Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts, and is now an ambassador animal.

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On June 5th, the center announced they moved their white storks off-exhibit while a new exhibit for them is constructed.

European white storks, Stella and Fernando, will be moving off exhibit temporarily as we make some changes to our entrance! Don’t worry, they’ll be back... | By North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

On June 22nd, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) white-tailed eagle which was later named Apollo.

Meet our newest resident, a young male white-tailed sea-eagle! These eagles are found throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of Alaska. As their name... | By North Florida Wildlife Center - Facebook
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On June 29th, the center announced they acquired a (0.0.1) king vulture that was later named Aztec.

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On July 4th, the center announced they acquired a (0.0.1) four-toed hedgehog named Alfie.

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On July 12th, the center announced that a (0.0.1) Kenyan crested guineafowl hatched several weeks prior.

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What exactly is this place? They have quite a few rare hornbills and raptors and seem to also have a very strange business model, because the facility has done a few imports of animals and seems to participate in some sort on non-Association of Zoos and Aquarium breeding conglomerate for hornbills. I don't think they are a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Judging by my quick look on their website, the facility only offer guided tours, field trip plans, and business outing opportunities. Does anyone know how reputable they are?
 
Smaggledagle said:
On October 15th, the center announced they acquired a (0.0.1) grey crowned crane which is now an animal ambassador.

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On December 12th, the center announced the gender (0.1) and name, Cleopatra.

IT’S A GIRL! We are... - North Florida Wildlife Center

On December 14th, the center announced that they transferred their (0.1) white-thighed hornbill Matilda to the Avian Research Institute and Conservation Center in Florida.

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