Perth Zoo Perth Zoo News 2023

[Sunbear12]

Perth Zoo now have red-rumped agouti with a pair going on display in the Primate Trail area.

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Spoiler: Perth Zoo Agoutis

South American Red-rumped Agouti arrive at Perth Zoo!

Say hello to Perth Zoo’s newest animal residents – two adorable Red-rumped Agouti!

Agouti are a small, dainty and very unique South American rodent species.

They have a neutral brown coat – and as the name suggests – a red rump that can flare up to look fearsome and ward off threats!

After spending some time behind-the-scenes getting to know their keepers, our pair of Agouti are now ready to make their public debut.

The pair, a male and female, have moved into the Zoo’s Primate Trail with some small monkey friends, mimicking the ecosystem they would have in the wild.

Known as forest-dwellers, Agouti use their powerful hearing to track the ‘plop’ of ripe fruit hitting the forest floors. If they reach the food first, they gobble it quickly, turning it over in their small nimble paws.

Now that they are settled, these fuzzy butts need names!

Keepers have narrowed down a list for the two animals but are asking for the public’s help to choose the perfect ones.

Animal-lovers can vote for their favourite name here with each entry going into the draw to WIN a family pass to the Zoo.

 

[Smaggledagle]

Also on June 16th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) dingo named Mirri passed away due to tumors in her abdomen.

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[WhistlingKite24]

Armani, Perth Zoo’s male giraffe has been euthanised. He had been at the zoo since 2005 and sired several calves there: Log into Facebook | Facebook

 

[Zoofan15]

Armani, Perth Zoo’s male giraffe has been euthanised. He had been at the zoo since 2005 and sired several calves there: Log into Facebook | Facebook

Armani lived a long life of 20.5 years. He was born 23/12/2002 at Orana Wildlife Park and was the first calf of his mother, Zuri.

I remember visiting him as a child when he was a calf (and feeding him browse); and later visiting him at Perth when we were both adults (and dads).

 

[ZoologicNic]

Male white-cheeked gibbon arrives:

As reported in the Taronga Zoo news thread, Kayak has come to Perth Zoo, following the death of his mate, Nelly.
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Kayak is a genetically valuable male, imported from France in 1999 and a founder to the regional population.
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FWIW, this is a *return* to Perth Zoo for Kayak. He lived in Perth on arrival from France in '99.

 

[Zoofan15]

FWIW, this is a *return* to Perth Zoo for Kayak. He lived in Perth on arrival from France in '99.

That’s correct. Kayak was imported from France, arriving 04/06/1999. While at Perth, he sired three offspring - two non surviving infants to Robyn; and a surviving female to Nelly. He and Nelly transferred to Taronga as a pair in 2010.

It appears Kayak will now be paired with Jermei, who is a relative of Nelly (the females share Phillip, Tieu and Vang as ancestors). He’s a genetically valuable male and since his only surviving offspring has failed to breed herself, it’d be nice to see him breed successfully with Jermei.

 

[Zoofan15]

Male white-cheeked gibbon arrives:

As reported in the Taronga Zoo news thread, Kayak has come to Perth Zoo, following the death of his mate, Nelly.

This gives Perth Zoo a population of 2.3 Northern white-cheeked gibbons:

1.0 Phillip (1973) Wild born
0.1 Viann (1993) Tieu x Vang

1.0 Kayak (1993) Imported 1999 (France)

0.1 Jermei (2002) Phillip x Viann
0.1 Lulani (2019) Tao x Jermei

Kayak is a genetically valuable male, imported from France in 1999 and a founder to the regional population.

Jermei, a first cousin of his deceased mate, appears to be Kayak’s best match taking into regards the demographics of Perth’s holdings.

White-cheeked gibbon update:

https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.g...nd-son-gibbons-reunite-at-Rockhampton-Zooe-28

Phillip the Northern white-cheeked gibbon has passed away. He was wild born in 1973 and has numerous descendants throughout the region.

Phillip’s mate, Viann, has been transferred to Rockhampton Zoo to be paired with her son.

This leaves Perth Zoo with the following:

1.0 Kayak (1993) Imported 1999 (France)

0.1 Jermei (2002) Phillip x Viann
0.1 Lulani (2019) Tao x Jermei

 

[Jambo]

White-cheeked gibbon update:

https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.g...nd-son-gibbons-reunite-at-Rockhampton-Zooe-28

Phillip the Northern white-cheeked gibbon has passed away. He was wild born in 1973 and has numerous descendants throughout the region.

Phillip’s mate, Viann, has been transferred to Rockhampton Zoo to be paired with her son.

This leaves Perth Zoo with the following:

1.0 Kayak (1993) Imported 1999 (France)

0.1 Jermei (2002) Phillip x Viann
0.1 Lulani (2019) Tao x Jermei

Presumably the plan is to introduce Kayak to Jermai? Perhaps they’re waiting to find a suitable destination for Lulani before they introduce them.

 

[steveroberts]

@Zoofan15 @WhistlingKite24

Thanks for updating by the way.

Rest in peace Phillip )-: am sad he is gone (grew up with him) but what a life though at 50 (in fact there is some information have seem in the past which suggests he may actually have been born in mid 1972 rather than mid 1973). Either way he was wild caught as a very young fella during the ongoing Vietnam War, and what a legacy he has had. Feeling a lot for his keepers right now. Wow he even outlived his granddaughter Nellie by a few months. Nearly 49 years at Perth Zoo too (September 1974 arrival) thats noteworthy much like the late great Tricia and a few other individuals (e.g Puteri and her mum the late great Puan) plus otherw.

 

[Zoofan15]

Presumably the plan is to introduce Kayak to Jermai? Perhaps they’re waiting to find a suitable destination for Lulani before they introduce them.

Yes I believe that’s the plan. Kayak is a genetically valuable founder and Jermei is a close relative of his previous mate, Nelly (they were first cousins).

 

[Zoofan15]

Fundraising begins to accomodate Perth elephants at Monarto:

There are plans to transfer Putra Mas (1989) and Permai (1989) to Monarto (pending successful fundraising).

From Auckland Zoo’s socials:

Today, our colleagues at Zoos South Australia begin a fundraising campaign to build a habitat at Monarto Safari Park for Asian elephants within the Australasian region.

If their fundraising efforts are successful, the open range zoo would initially provide a forever home for three Asian elephants, one of which could be Auckland Zoo’s elephant Burma.

“We are very excited about the possibility of Monarto Safari Park developing this new 14ha (35 acre) habitat for the Australasian regional elephant programme - and really hope that this fundraising effort can become a reality,” says our director, Kevin Buley.

A new herd at Monarto, that would initially also include two Asian elephants from Perth Zoo that are in similar circumstances, would be a brilliant option for Burma’s future forever home.”

 

[Zoofan15]

A Javan gibbon escaped:

A male Javan gibbon escaped and was found in a nearby tree. He was safely recaptured.

Escaped APE forces evacuation at Perth Zoo

 

[steveroberts]

@Zoofan15

Their agility is something to behold. They're (Javan Gibbons) on the southernmost main lake island (created c.1972) and the distance across the lake is very significant length. Wonder if the trees where he landed were the ones that form part of the Goodfellows' Tree-Kangaroo & Southern Cassowary area adjacent to the lake?

 

[Zoofan15]

@Zoofan15

Their agility is something to behold. They're (Javan Gibbons) on the southernmost main lake island (created c.1972) and the distance across the lake is very significant length. Wonder if the trees where he landed were the ones that form part of the Goodfellows' Tree-Kangaroo & Southern Cassowary area adjacent to the lake?

Looking at Perth’s population list, they have a breeding pair (Omar and Sunda) and their three year old son (Asta); as well as a male (Owa), who is the brother of Sunda and would be living seperate.

It’s been a few years since my last visit, so you’d know better than me - but I’m assuming the family group live on the island and Owa (who will be transferring to Mogo shortly) lives somewhere else in the zoo?

Assuming Owa hasn’t already left, my money would be on him escaping. New Zealand has had at least two Siamang escapes in recent years - a bonded pair; and a father and his two offspring. If one can do it, it usually means there’s an escape route for others to follow - and apparently nobody did.

 

[steveroberts]

@Zoofan15

Oh actually that makes total sense, and a uni paper on Gibbon calls from about 16/17 years ago based at PZ made mention of a fourth Gibbon holding space located somewhere either near the 'Rainforest Retreat' or possibly a bit further south (memory bit vague on it now sadly).

 

[steveroberts]

Based on the article (interesting stuff found it again) published 2007: Vocal Responses of Captive Gibbon Groups to a Mate Change in a Pair of White-Cheeked Gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys) by Helen Dooley & Debra Judge
https://shorturl.at/adesS

It looks like if Owa is still there he would be located around here:

 

[Smaggledagle]

Other 2023 News:

Perth Zoo now have red-rumped agouti with a pair going on display in the Primate Trail area.

Page Not Found!

Spoiler: Perth Zoo Agoutis

South American Red-rumped Agouti arrive at Perth Zoo!

Say hello to Perth Zoo’s newest animal residents – two adorable Red-rumped Agouti!

Agouti are a small, dainty and very unique South American rodent species.

They have a neutral brown coat – and as the name suggests – a red rump that can flare up to look fearsome and ward off threats!

After spending some time behind-the-scenes getting to know their keepers, our pair of Agouti are now ready to make their public debut.

The pair, a male and female, have moved into the Zoo’s Primate Trail with some small monkey friends, mimicking the ecosystem they would have in the wild.

Known as forest-dwellers, Agouti use their powerful hearing to track the ‘plop’ of ripe fruit hitting the forest floors. If they reach the food first, they gobble it quickly, turning it over in their small nimble paws.

Now that they are settled, these fuzzy butts need names!

Keepers have narrowed down a list for the two animals but are asking for the public’s help to choose the perfect ones.

Animal-lovers can vote for their favourite name here with each entry going into the draw to WIN a family pass to the Zoo.

On June 26th, the zoo announced the agouti's names, Astro and Amami.

Agouti | Perth Zoo | You voted and the results are in... Introducing our newly-named Red-rumped Agouti duo, Astro and Amami! Keeper Toby and Vet Nurse Sam | By Perth Zoo | Facebook

On July 21st, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) red panda named Sang to the Hamilton Zoo in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Hamilton Zoo - Surprise! We have another new resident at...

On September 1st, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.8) African wild dogs to the Tasmania Zoo in Tasmania.

New members to the pack | By Tasmania Zoo | Facebook

 

[Goura]

Other 2023 News:



On June 26th, the zoo announced the agouti's names, Astro and Amami.

I've probably missed something, but where did the agoutis come from?

 

[Zoofan15]

I've probably missed something, but where did the agoutis come from?

It hasn’t been announced, but this was the media release for their arrival at Perth: Perth Zoo Add Red-Rumped Agoutis to Animal Family

 

[Jambo]

I've probably missed something, but where did the agoutis come from?

See post #21. That's the official statement from Perth themselves, although it wasn't specifically mentioned whereabouts they came from. DDZ have been breeding them so they may have come from there.