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Has anyone here actually visited this place? They seem to mostly have singletons rather than pairs of species. I have a Florida trip coming up but don't want to waste the time if it's as mediocre as it seems.....
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On February 9th, the center announced that they acquired a (0.1) Nigerian dwarf goat named Feta.

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On February 8th, the center announced that they are currently constructing a new exhibit for its grey-crowned crane.

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On February 11th, the center announced they are currently constructing new aviaries for their aforementioned grey-crowned crane, as well as for their sandhill crane, American white pelican, brown pelican, and marabou storks.

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On February 16th, the center announced that their (1.0) red kangaroo named Marlu passed away on February 14th due to a quick decline in health caused by a gastrointestinal issue. The center also announced they have plans to build an Australian multi-species exhibit (which will feature the return of red kangaroos) in 2024.

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On March 21st, the center announced that a (0.0.1) ring-tailed lemur was born.

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On April 15th, the center announced they acquired a (1.0) red kangaroo.

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On April 18th, the zoo announced the sex and name of the ring-tailed lemur, a (1.0) named Ony, and the name of the red kangaroo, Erwin.

Our newborn endangered ring-tailed lemur pup has been named! Meet Ony, meaning “River” in Malagasy! Come and see Ony and their family at our Earth Day Open House event! Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-open-house-tickets-883649668947?aff=oddtdtcreator ️ | North Florida Wildlife Center
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New name announcement! Our young male red kangaroo has been affectionately named “Erwin!” | North Florida Wildlife Center

On April 11th, the center announced they started construction on a new ring-tailed lemur exhibit which will be completed by late April.

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On April 27th, the zoo opened the new exhibit to the public.

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Piece of September 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On September 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) rufous hornbill named Iris which is an animal ambassador.

Meet Iris, a rufous hornbill! These birds are native to the rainforests of the Philippines, where they are an endemic species. Rufous hornbills are... | By North Florida Wildlife CenterFacebook

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On October 10th, the center announced that they acquired a (0.1) southern ground hornbill named Azula who is now on exhibit.

Meet Azula, a southern... - North Florida Wildlife Center

On May 11th, the center announced they moved Azula to a larger exhibit in the Education Pavillion area.

Ambassador ground hornbill, Azula, recently received an upgraded living space at our Education Pavilion, and immediately got to exploring with her trainer! Check out how much she enjoys her box full of goodies towards the end! | North Florida Wildlife Center
 
On July 3rd, the center announced they acquired 4 domestic goats (breed not specified) named Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Ricotta, and Swiss which are on exhibit.

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On September 3rd, the center announced they acquired 3 saddle-billed storks from Busch Gardens Tampa in Florida which are now on exhibit.

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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 September 4th, the center announced that Aztec passed away due to contracting an illness (suspected to be the West Nile Virus).

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