There has been talk elsewhere that Philadelphia is to receive a male Galapagos for their 2 resident females in order to try and breed them (with the tie-in that the exhibit would require additional work / renovation before he can arrive). Hence, my question and nay ..., it is most definitely not Houston Zoo - which is a separate and dedicated new exhibit -.WHAT?A new Galapagos exhibit? (Do you mean Houston perchance? Otherwise I'd be fascinated *and cautiously optimistic* as to what Philly is doing! @Kifaru Bwana)
Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Zoo News 2020
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The Rare Animal Conservation Center has reopened to the public. Many of the animals there are quite old but are still thriving, including Storm the mangabey, and the blue-eyed black lemurs. The Eclectus parrots are still there in the exhibit once inhabited by the keas.
What exciting news!
What happened to the keas? Also speaking of old animals, the list also includes Argyle the sloth, Felix the prehensile-tailed porcupine, and probably more.
The keas went to another zoo, I don't know where exactly. The last time I saw them was in 2012 when I was 13.
I didn't see any Kea at the zoo in either 2014 or 2017.
~Thylo
~Thylo
I think the Tracy Aviary in Utah has them.
Some more news, Water is Life has reopened to the public. Despite being an outdoor exhibit, it was still closed to the public, likely due to the thin paths and the likelihood of people rubbing shoulders. Now guests can walk through this little canyon again and see the otters, fossa, and red pandas.
PECO Primate Reserve and Big Cat Falls are also open!!!
*impatiently awaits the reptile house reopening*
~Thylo
~Thylo
Honestly, I'm not sure why they haven't yet, since they opened other buildings. I guess they don't want lots of people touching the glass, although people shouldn't need to touch the glass anyway 
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Honestly, I'm not sure why they haven't yet, since they opened other buildings. I guess they don't want lots of people touching the glass, although people shouldn't need to touch the glass anyway
There are a few tight corners but no more than in these other exhibits.
~Thylo
Updates:
- The Common Squirrel Monkeys weren't on exhibit today. I thought it was due to the cooler weather, but I saw an exhibit being prepared for them in the Rare Animal Conservation Center, so it looks like they're moving there permanently.
- I think it was the baby American Flamingo, Flaco (who has gotten quite big), was on exhibit.
- I only saw one Trumpeter Swan on exhibit, so I'm not sure where the other is.
Zooplantman
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Perhaps the ventilation system isn't what it needs to be for COVID19 safety?Honestly, I'm not sure why they haven't yet, since they opened other buildings. I guess they don't want lots of people touching the glass, although people shouldn't need to touch the glass anyway
That's a very good point.
ZPA
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On the website I saw it on, it just says it's part of Zoo360. But that building in the back looks like KidZooU.