Aslan, the male African Lion, had to be euthanized 
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Racine Zoo says goodbye to Aslan the lion; patriarch of the den dies at age 15
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On August 20th the zoo announced that Nora, a female Andean bear, passed away 5 days before due to a form of mouth cancer.
https://racinecountyeye.com/racine-zoos-female-andean-bear-dies/
https://racinecountyeye.com/racine-zoos-female-andean-bear-dies/
Do you think Racine will get more Andean Bears? Isn't their enclosure outdated?
I wouldn't call it outdated. Its nothing special and rather uninspired, but its fine. I wouldn't be surprised if another one was brought in.
That's good. I've never visited Racine before, is it worth it?
Its small, a bit scruffy in places, but is pleasant overall. The Stork/Tufted Deer aviary is a wonderful gem, and there are also a handful of other rarities including west caucasian tur, Hartmans mountain zebras and a fossa. Other than that everything else is pretty basic, Walkabout Creek is nice, you can very close to the black rhinos, the Vanishing Kingdom is a marvelous historic building - even if it does keep orangutans indoors 24/7 and features cat cages that appear all too similar to Lincoln Parks now defunct lion house and in general has multiple issues as an animal exhibit building. There are a few exhibits that are rather bad to put it bluntly, such as the penguin pool, hawk cage, and those interior Vanishing Kingdom exhibits. However, its still a decent little zoo that is definitely worth a visit if your near the areas. An hour or two should be more than enough.
I'd love to go there just to see their Lesser Adjutant Storks. I need to find out when their breeding season is as I'd really like to film them when their neck colors are vibrant yellow and purple.
One of the West Caucasian turs, May, passed away at age 18. This leaves her mate, Tavek, as the only one of his species in the AZA.
Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
This leaves her mate, Tavek, as the only one of his species in the AZA.Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
That's very sad, I'm happy I was able to see her before she was gone. I'd guess after Tavek is gone, they'd need to get a new species to the exhibit, or get a new exhibitOne of the West Caucasian turs, May, passed away at age 18.
Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
Not just the AZA - this leaves Tavek as the last individual in the US.One of the West Caucasian turs, May, passed away at age 18.
Racine Zoo announces death of 18-year-old tur
Were they both that old?
It is a real shame both Racine and the country will be losing this species soon. I remember each visit I’ve made, the turs were always neat to see; and on my first visit in 2009, I think there was even a youngster. Wonder what the future holds for the mountain exhibit - will it be renovated for similar species like aoudads? Will it be removed for a completely new project?
A Hartmann's mountain zebra colt was born December 24:
Racine Zoo announces baby zebra birth; public to bid on name
This is the first of this species to be born at the zoo; and there are fewer than 100 Hartmann's mountain zebras in the US.
Racine Zoo announces baby zebra birth; public to bid on name
This is the first of this species to be born at the zoo; and there are fewer than 100 Hartmann's mountain zebras in the US.
I recently paid the zoo a visit for the first time in almost five years and was pleasantly surprised with many new additions since my last visit. There is a Western Screech owl exhibit near the entrance that was a first to me, as most facilities east of the rockies typically have Eastern screech owls. Apologies if this exhibit is not newer, again I hadn't been since 2015. The Guam Rail was another surprise, and my first time ever seeing the species. There are no longer Blue-eyed lemurs in the Vanishing Jungle building.
There was a Yellow-fronted Amazon parrot in a separate pet bird cage in the exhibit with the other Amazon. Are the parrots always separated like this, or is this the zoo introducing a new bird?
There was a Yellow-fronted Amazon parrot in a separate pet bird cage in the exhibit with the other Amazon. Are the parrots always separated like this, or is this the zoo introducing a new bird?
The female, May, was 18 years old. Tavek, the sole remaining tur, is 15 years old. According to the Racine Zoo's instagram post about May's death, the life expectancy of a West Caucasian Tur is 12 years.
Emperor tamarin twins were born February 12:
Racine Zoo welcomes twin emperor tamarin babies
The new babies were welcomed by mother Amelie and father Pitino, according to a press release, along with their older brothers Vinny and Valentino, who the zoo says are already taking turns helping to hold and care for the new infants.
Racine Zoo welcomes twin emperor tamarin babies
The new babies were welcomed by mother Amelie and father Pitino, according to a press release, along with their older brothers Vinny and Valentino, who the zoo says are already taking turns helping to hold and care for the new infants.
A Bald eagle has arrived!
Racine Zoo announces arrival of 3-year-old bald eagle
The Racine Zoo announced the arrival of its newest resident on Thursday, April 8 - a 3-year-old male bald eagle.
Over a year of planning and construction, the Racine Zoo is excited to unveil the new exhibit and animal to the public.
The new exhibit is just north of the zoo’s Andean bear yard and just south of the Great Horned Owl exhibit.
Racine Zoo announces arrival of 3-year-old bald eagle
The Racine Zoo announced the arrival of its newest resident on Thursday, April 8 - a 3-year-old male bald eagle.
Over a year of planning and construction, the Racine Zoo is excited to unveil the new exhibit and animal to the public.
The new exhibit is just north of the zoo’s Andean bear yard and just south of the Great Horned Owl exhibit.
Diamond, the zoo's Andean Bear, has died.
I was thinking that Diamond just had Skin Cancer, not died as of yetDiamond, the zoo's Andean Bear, has died.