Yes, Diamond has skin cancer, is still alive. Here's the zoo's Instagram post announcement:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COiOfk3sZeJ/
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That's good to know, hope I can see them again before their deaths
The last West Caucasian Tur has died at Racine Zoo. He was originally born at San Diego Zoo Wild Animal Park on May 18, 2005 and moved to the Racine Zoo in October of 2006 where he lived till his death: Racine Zoo's last tur dies
There must be very few left in North American zoos now. Sad to see them go as a threatened species.
Three in the USA I think - Hemker Park in MN, Hollywild in SC, and Franklin Drive-Thru in TX. All have herds of 10-20.
I believe the only AZA holder of tur is Toronto now, it's such a shame that the species will likely disappear from the AZA within the next couple years.
It's sad to see him go too now, I'm happy I was able to see him, but I hope whatever takes over the area will bring me as much joy as seeing him
Emperor tamarin twins were born December 22:
Racine Zoo announces emperor tamarin twins born in December
The Racine Zoo is one of three zoos that are currently successfully breeding emperor tamarins, and these offspring also mark the 13th and 14th offspring born at the zoo since breeding efforts took off in the 2010s.
Racine Zoo announces emperor tamarin twins born in December
The Racine Zoo is one of three zoos that are currently successfully breeding emperor tamarins, and these offspring also mark the 13th and 14th offspring born at the zoo since breeding efforts took off in the 2010s.
Emperor Tamarin Names
The baby tamarins were born on December 22 to Amelie, who also was born at the Racine Zoo, and Pitino. According to the zoo, the pair is the fifth and sixth offspring in the past three years.
Voting is now open on names:
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/vote-on-the-names-for-racine-zoos-emperor-tamarin-twins
Gabriella / Gianna
Giulietta / Giovanna
Zarina / Zita
Caterina / Carmella.
The baby tamarins were born on December 22 to Amelie, who also was born at the Racine Zoo, and Pitino. According to the zoo, the pair is the fifth and sixth offspring in the past three years.
Voting is now open on names:
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/vote-on-the-names-for-racine-zoos-emperor-tamarin-twins
Gabriella / Gianna
Giulietta / Giovanna
Zarina / Zita
Caterina / Carmella.
In honor of Pride Month, the Zoo is hosting both an enrichment pride event and an apparel sale. The stars of the latter is the Zoo’s male penguin pair Stanley and Stevie. Here’s an article about the birds’ history together:
Get to know the Racine Zoo's gay penguin couple – KION546
Get to know the Racine Zoo's gay penguin couple – KION546
Other 2021 News:
On May 2nd, the zoo announced that their lead veterinarian for over 30 years Dr. Kevin Nelson passed away.
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On May 13th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) tawny frogmouth named Groot which is currently on exhibit in the Walkabout Creek.
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On August 15th, the zoo announced they have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Car, Truck, and Bike show.
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On September 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Amur tiger named Anya passed away at age 16 during a routine exam. It was later found out she had advanced lung cancer.
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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that their lead veterinarian for over 30 years Dr. Kevin Nelson passed away.
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On May 13th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) tawny frogmouth named Groot which is currently on exhibit in the Walkabout Creek.
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On August 15th, the zoo announced they have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Car, Truck, and Bike show.
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On September 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Amur tiger named Anya passed away at age 16 during a routine exam. It was later found out she had advanced lung cancer.
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Other 2022 News:
On February 9th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) Amur tiger named Naka was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Racine Zoo - Blood is analyzed! Naka has pancreatitis and needs pancreas medication | Facebook| By Racine Zoo | The results of Amur tiger Naka’s bloodwork have returned, and it is bittersweet for us to share that biomarkers indicate she has developed exocrine...
On March 2nd, the zoo announced that the (0.2) emperor tamarins that were born in December 2021 were named Gabriella and Gianna
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On April 6th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) black-handed spider monkey named Kramer went under surgery on-site to remove an eye after problems aroused. He has recovered fine and moved back into his exhibit.
Racine Zoo - Kramer the Spider Monkey's Eye Surgery | All In For The Animals Fundraiser 2022 | Facebook| By Racine Zoo | Kramer the spider monkey has been blind for a number of years, but keepers recently realized something was off about one of his eyes. Through voluntary...
On February 9th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) Amur tiger named Naka was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Racine Zoo - Blood is analyzed! Naka has pancreatitis and needs pancreas medication | Facebook| By Racine Zoo | The results of Amur tiger Naka’s bloodwork have returned, and it is bittersweet for us to share that biomarkers indicate she has developed exocrine...
On March 2nd, the zoo announced that the (0.2) emperor tamarins that were born in December 2021 were named Gabriella and Gianna
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On April 6th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) black-handed spider monkey named Kramer went under surgery on-site to remove an eye after problems aroused. He has recovered fine and moved back into his exhibit.
Racine Zoo - Kramer the Spider Monkey's Eye Surgery | All In For The Animals Fundraiser 2022 | Facebook| By Racine Zoo | Kramer the spider monkey has been blind for a number of years, but keepers recently realized something was off about one of his eyes. Through voluntary...
The zoo announced that their 31-year old Andean Bear named Diamond has passed away.
I’d imagine so but Racine likes to keep quiet about its happenings. There may be new animals already.
A new Bald Eagle exhibit has been built between Diamond's old exhibit and Raptor Roost, currently housing a single juvenile. What appeared to be another new bird of prey aviary is being constructed just south of Diamond's old exhibit.