2 male okapi from the Brookfield zoo will be arriving soon as part of the new exhibit.
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A lot going on this summer, with the highlight of it all being the arrival of two okapi! 
They're making their debut later this month.
Moving in: Okapi take residence at Potawatomi Zoo
They're making their debut later this month.Moving in: Okapi take residence at Potawatomi Zoo
Here is an article about the first step in the zoo's master plan, to build a new entrance:
Potawatomi Zoo, Indiana, to receive upgrade | blooloop
Potawatomi Zoo, Indiana, to receive upgrade | blooloop
The Zoo’s camels are moving out to make way for a new resident arriving next year - a male white rhino!
White rhino coming next year to Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend
White rhino coming next year to Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend
The Zoo's first baby of 2019 - a Sichuan takin calf! 
Sichuan takin calf is Potawatomi Zoo's first baby of the year
Sichuan takin calf is Potawatomi Zoo's first baby of the year
The zoo has been sued by a former curator.
Lawsuit against Potawatomi Zoo alleges harassment, inappropriate relationship, animal mistreatment
Lawsuit against Potawatomi Zoo alleges harassment, inappropriate relationship, animal mistreatment
The zoo has responded to the aforementioned lawsuit.
Potawatomi Zoo responds to lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment, animal mistreatment
Potawatomi Zoo responds to lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment, animal mistreatment
A southern ground hornbill chick hatched at the zoo.
Rare southern ground hornbill chick hatches at Potawatomi Zoo
Rare southern ground hornbill chick hatches at Potawatomi Zoo
It appears as if the zoo has been granted AZA accreditation for another 5 years. I can't find much about it other than a blurb explaining the AZA accreditation process on the zoos website.
"Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): “Accreditation” means official recognition and approval of a zoo or aquarium by a group of experts. These experts, called the AZA Accreditation Commission, carefully examine each zoo or aquarium that applies for AZA membership. Only those zoos and aquariums that meet the high standards of the commission can become members of AZA. AZA’s high standards for accreditation are constantly evolving and being raised. Around 236 zoos and aquariums, fewer than 10% of the approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, are AZA accredited. The Potawatomi Zoo has been continually accredited since 1987. The Zoo received its most recent five-year accreditation in September 2019."
"Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): “Accreditation” means official recognition and approval of a zoo or aquarium by a group of experts. These experts, called the AZA Accreditation Commission, carefully examine each zoo or aquarium that applies for AZA membership. Only those zoos and aquariums that meet the high standards of the commission can become members of AZA. AZA’s high standards for accreditation are constantly evolving and being raised. Around 236 zoos and aquariums, fewer than 10% of the approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, are AZA accredited. The Potawatomi Zoo has been continually accredited since 1987. The Zoo received its most recent five-year accreditation in September 2019."
Snowleopardqueen
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Justin the red panda has also moved in to potawatomi zoo from fort Wayne zoo, as recommended by ssp.
Tango, one of Potawatomi Zoo's lions, passed away Monday.
Potawatomi Zoo mourns loss of beloved African lion named Tango
Potawatomi Zoo mourns loss of beloved African lion named Tango
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Two chacoan peccaries have been born to sow Salt and boar Tapo.
Potawatomi Zoo announces birth of 2 Chacoan peccaries
Potawatomi Zoo announces birth of 2 Chacoan peccaries
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Dian the snow leopard has had surgery to remove his left eye, he was suffering from ocular coloboma
Zoo Updates - Potawatomi Zoo
Zoo Updates - Potawatomi Zoo
There have been recent several births/hatchings including:
- An American flamingo on July 13 - the first zoo’s first flamingo chick
- Two Chacoan peccary on July 17
- Two Tree shrew on May 25
- A Black tree monitor on May 9
Potawatomi Zoo announces several births, including first flamingo chick
- An American flamingo on July 13 - the first zoo’s first flamingo chick
- Two Chacoan peccary on July 17
- Two Tree shrew on May 25
- A Black tree monitor on May 9
Potawatomi Zoo announces several births, including first flamingo chick