Wonderful news and the second successful breeding in only two years - Peoria seems to be doing well with this species, which has a declining population.
Peoria Zoo Peoria Zoo News
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Other Summer 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On June 12th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) black-handed spider monkey named Butch passed away at age 52, the oldest of its kind.
Peoria Zoo
On June 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Grevy's zebra (later named Radar) from White Oak Conservation Center in Florida, which is now on exhibit.
Peoria Zoo
On July 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Sichuan takin named Jetsan, which is now on exhibit.
Peoria Zoo
On August 12th, the zoo announced they acquired 4 giant African millipedes named Eenie, Meenie, Miney, and Mo, which are now ambassador animals.
Peoria Zoo
* Worth mentioning that their male (1.0) Hoffmann's two-toed sloth named Dustin passed away at age 47 in December 2024, with the zoo working on acquiring another sloth in the future. Also worth mentioning that the zoo opened a new outdoor exhibit connecting to the Tropics building, with more renovations coming to the zoo in the future. Finally, the zoo hired a new director, Max Lakes, in July 2024.
On June 12th, the zoo announced their male (1.0) black-handed spider monkey named Butch passed away at age 52, the oldest of its kind.
Peoria Zoo
On June 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Grevy's zebra (later named Radar) from White Oak Conservation Center in Florida, which is now on exhibit.
Peoria Zoo
On July 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a male (1.0) Sichuan takin named Jetsan, which is now on exhibit.
Peoria Zoo
On August 12th, the zoo announced they acquired 4 giant African millipedes named Eenie, Meenie, Miney, and Mo, which are now ambassador animals.
Peoria Zoo
* Worth mentioning that their male (1.0) Hoffmann's two-toed sloth named Dustin passed away at age 47 in December 2024, with the zoo working on acquiring another sloth in the future. Also worth mentioning that the zoo opened a new outdoor exhibit connecting to the Tropics building, with more renovations coming to the zoo in the future. Finally, the zoo hired a new director, Max Lakes, in July 2024.