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Just went yesterday.
Notable birds: lesser green broadbill (currently unsigned in the exhibit that’s got a Bali mynah sign), blue-naped laughingthrush, Madagascan green pigeon, Masai ostrich
Reptiles: Saharan sand viper, spearpoint leaftail gecko, eastern coral snake
Really enjoyed my visit but the zoo was smaller than I expected so I only spent a few hours.
I heard Milwaukee was acquiring a bull elephant.
From a post on the Milwaukee County Zoo News thread.
Just saw my firsy green broadbill at Lincoln park and they are easily one of my favorite birds now, Such a beautiful species. The reptile species are all ones that have evaded me, so I am looking forward to seeing them when I visit in coming months (probably when it warms up a bit).
Also looking forward to seeing two of my favorite mammals, malayan tapir and babirusa.
Agreed, they are amazing! It really is a shame only the two zoos in the US have them on exhibit. Also, they’re currently having a bit of a heat wave- it’s a balmy 65 degrees F as I type this (though I’m in Charleston, having visited the South Carolina Aquarium this morning). I saw all of the outdoor animals on exhibit yesterday, except for one tortoise- the others were let on exhibit as it began to warm up and I suspect the one I didn’t see was as well.
The second litter of lion cubs born in October are both female.
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE: Both lion litters born at Riverbanks Zoo in 2018 were females
QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE: Both lion litters born at Riverbanks Zoo in 2018 were females
Here's some coverage on how the zoo's tigers underwent fertility exams to find out why they haven't produced cubs.
BEYOND THE BANKS: Trying for tiger cubs - Riverbanks Zoo’s tigers undergo fertility exams
BEYOND THE BANKS: Trying for tiger cubs - Riverbanks Zoo’s tigers undergo fertility exams
I like the name Moyo for the gorilla. To me it seems creative!
The zoo is letting people vote on names for the lion cubs.
You can help name the newest lion cubs at Riverbanks Zoo
You can help name the newest lion cubs at Riverbanks Zoo
Some coverage on how the zoo is treating an arthritic koala.
Riverbanks Zoo Uses Acupuncture to Heal Arthritic Koala
Riverbanks Zoo Uses Acupuncture to Heal Arthritic Koala
The zoo's Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko breeding program received an award from the AZA.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Gecko Breeding Program Receives Award from Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Gecko Breeding Program Receives Award from Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The zoo has a new farmyard area.
Riverbanks Zoo introduces new interactive exhibit to guests - ABC Columbia
Riverbanks Zoo introduces new interactive exhibit to guests - ABC Columbia
The elephants' upcoming departure has been confirmed.
A big goodbye: Elephants leaving Riverbanks Zoo. Here’s what’s coming in
A big goodbye: Elephants leaving Riverbanks Zoo. Here’s what’s coming in
What breed of goats and chickens are featured in the new Farmyard exhibit?