Was recently clarified by Walrus Network that they seek to import Lakina and Balzac, from Aquarium du Quebec.
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Very sad news! 26-year-old Male Polar Bear Blizzard has passed away from complications with liver cancer. This also means that for the first time since 1964 (58 years ago), the Point Defiance Zoo is without Polar Bears. It is unknown if Polar Bears will return at this point.
Considering that a polar bear is in the zoo’s logo, I’m sure they’d prefer to keep them as part of the collection. If there aren’t any available to bring in, I guess they’ll have no choice but to convert the exhibit into a grizzly bear exhibit.
Other 2022 News:
On January 11th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3+?) giant Malaysian leaf insects were born.
Welcome our first Zoo... - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
On January 25th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.6+) upside-down jellyfish and have been placed on exhibit in the aquarium.
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On March 2nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Nigerian dwarf goat named Buttons passed away at age 13 due to age-related health concerns.
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On March 10th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) budgerigars were born. The zoo also announced that the Budgie Buddies Aviary will reopen to the public on May 7th.
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On March 31st, the zoo announced that they are opening a new immersive play garden called the Little Explorers Nature Play Garden on April 1st.
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On April 11th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (1.0) domestic mixed-breed dog named Rocket for an outdoor animal show, as their last dog has retired from "acting".
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On April 26th, the zoo announced they have done renovations to the polar bear exhibit, adding new ramps and fresh sand.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Rescued, Senior Polar Bear Gets Home Makeover | Facebook
On January 11th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3+?) giant Malaysian leaf insects were born.
Welcome our first Zoo... - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
On January 25th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.6+) upside-down jellyfish and have been placed on exhibit in the aquarium.
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On March 2nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Nigerian dwarf goat named Buttons passed away at age 13 due to age-related health concerns.
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On March 10th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) budgerigars were born. The zoo also announced that the Budgie Buddies Aviary will reopen to the public on May 7th.
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On March 31st, the zoo announced that they are opening a new immersive play garden called the Little Explorers Nature Play Garden on April 1st.
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On April 11th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (1.0) domestic mixed-breed dog named Rocket for an outdoor animal show, as their last dog has retired from "acting".
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On April 26th, the zoo announced they have done renovations to the polar bear exhibit, adding new ramps and fresh sand.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Rescued, Senior Polar Bear Gets Home Makeover | Facebook
A male spotted eagle ray was born.
Maryland Zoo's logo was also a polar bear - based on a silhouette on one of the most popular and well known animals, Magnet. The Zoo rebranded the logo in 2014, but also has no more polar bears either. Hopefully Point can remain a holder
World’s Oldest Siamang Dies
Cho Cho, the world's oldest Siamang, euthanized at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Cho Cho, believed to the oldest siamang in human care, was euthanized at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Tuesday after a rapid decline in health, the zoo announced.
Cho Cho was born in in 1967. At 55, he lived many years past the median life expectancy of 27 years for siamangs in human care.
Results of his necropsy are pending, however staff anticipate it will show multiple age-related conditions including extreme arthritis
Cho Cho, the world's oldest Siamang, euthanized at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Cho Cho, believed to the oldest siamang in human care, was euthanized at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Tuesday after a rapid decline in health, the zoo announced.
Cho Cho was born in in 1967. At 55, he lived many years past the median life expectancy of 27 years for siamangs in human care.
Results of his necropsy are pending, however staff anticipate it will show multiple age-related conditions including extreme arthritis
On July 6th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (1.0) savannah monitor lizard named Clyde in 2021 from the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County after animal control found him lethargic and wandering city streets. He is now living bts in the Kids Zone area and will make his public debut as an ambassador animal on July 10th.
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Perfect Weather for Clyde the Lizard - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Perfect Weather for Clyde the Lizard - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
On July 18th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) red wolves were born in May at their off-site facility.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Exciting news! Five critically endangered American red wolf pups were born at our off-site facility in May. The wiggly and healthy pups are growing fast...
Red Wolf Pups Born: Recovering the Iconic Species - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Exciting news! Five critically endangered American red wolf pups were born at our off-site facility in May. The wiggly and healthy pups are growing fast...
Red Wolf Pups Born: Recovering the Iconic Species - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
On July 19th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) southern sea otter named Clara which has made her public debut.
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On July 28th, the zoo announced that their Mangellic penguin colony is back on exhibit due to no avian flu cases at the facility.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Penguin Pool Party | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Penguin party! The Magellanic penguin colony waddled and dove back into their Penguin Point habitat after being behind-the-scenes as a precaution after...
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Penguin Pool Party | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Penguin party! The Magellanic penguin colony waddled and dove back into their Penguin Point habitat after being behind-the-scenes as a precaution after...
On August 5th, the zoo announced that their puffins and murres are now back on exhibit.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Puffins are back! | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | We are so happy to hear the pitter patter of puffin feet again! The puffins and murres were reintroduced into their Rocky Shores habitat today. They were...
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Puffins are back! | Facebook | By Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | We are so happy to hear the pitter patter of puffin feet again! The puffins and murres were reintroduced into their Rocky Shores habitat today. They were...
A Piece of 2022 News I haven't mentioned:
On May 20th, it was announced that (0.0.6) nurse sharks were transferred to Moody Gardens in Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7871535486197798
On May 20th, it was announced that (0.0.6) nurse sharks were transferred to Moody Gardens in Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7871535486197798
Another Piece of 2022 News not mentioned:
On June 30th, it was announced that the zoo received $331,917 from the U Fish and Wildlife and the AZA for the care of endangered species.
More Than $9 Million Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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On September 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Virginia opossum named Oliver after his mom was attacked by a dog. Oliver's other siblings will be transferred to other AZA facilities.
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On June 30th, it was announced that the zoo received $331,917 from the U Fish and Wildlife and the AZA for the care of endangered species.
More Than $9 Million Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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On September 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Virginia opossum named Oliver after his mom was attacked by a dog. Oliver's other siblings will be transferred to other AZA facilities.
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A three-year-old Arctic Fox recently arrived at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. The male was seized in Oklahoma by state wildlife officials and was being cared for by a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility: NEW RESCUED ARCTIC FOX MAKES DEBUT - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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I’m certain they want more. They just renovated the exhibit I believe. The problem is that they’re incredibly difficult to obtain. Keep an eye on the twin sisters at Detroit, but there are several other zoos who want polar bears too… it’ll all depend on how these next few denning seasons go.
Three year-old Malayan tapir Kazu is leaving for Zoo Miami later this month to be paired with a female through the SSP.
The calf was a stillborn.
Eight Damaraland mole rats have arrived and are on exhibit in Kids' Zone.