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On June 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Scottish Highland cow was born on June 11th.
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On July 17th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) plains zebra were born on July 1st.
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On July 21st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Reeve's muntjac named Leah passed away at age 15 on July 14th due to age-related health issues.
Also on July 21st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) common squirrel monkey named Macadamia passed away at age 22.5 on July 16th due to liver failure caused by old age.
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Also on July 21st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) common squirrel monkey named Macadamia passed away at age 22.5 on July 16th due to liver failure caused by old age.
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On July 28th, the zoo announced that they acquired (1.1) spotted hyenas named Charlie and Baby.
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The zoo will be getting 2 lions from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo per the director's report to the Scottsbluff City Council yesterday.
Riverside Discovery Center to welcome 2 new lions
Riverside Discovery Center to welcome 2 new lions
On October 6th, the zoo issued a statement on the matter, saying they lost AZA re-accreditation due to a lack of sufficient finances, inexperienced staff, and the recent turnover of the Executive Director position. The zoo also clarified that the loss had nothing to do with any problems related to animal care and well-being.
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On October 7th & October 11th, the zoo announced the zebra's genders (0.2) and names, Reba and Zaida.
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On October 16th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Reeve's muntjac named Tyler-Too passed away at age 13.
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On October 19th, it was reported that due to the zoo losing the AZA accreditation, they will no longer be receiving the 2 African lions. It was also reported that the zoo transferred the trumpeter swans to a facility in Idaho.
Riverside Discovery Center receives news: Lions no longer coming from Omaha zoo
On November 13th, it was reported that the zoo received $15,000 from the city council to help cover the costs of renovations to the former feline exhibits, which cost $55,000.
Gering City Council approves Keno fund requests, including $15,000 to Riverside Discovery Center
On January 8th, 2024, it was reported that a (1.0) Scottish Highland cow was born on January 4th.
Riverside Discovery Surprise – KCSR / KBPY
Riverside Discovery Surprise – KCSR / KBPY
On December 7th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) Kenyan sand boa which is now an animal ambassador.
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Doc the American Bison has died.
Riverside Discovery Center announces death of bison
Riverside Discovery Center announces death of bison
The new cougar habitat has been completed. Good timing too, as a 24-week-old male cub recently arrived.
Scottsbluff Zoo announces addition of male puma cub
Scottsbluff Zoo announces addition of male puma cub
On June 14th, it was reported that the zoo hired a new Interim Director, Kathy Randall.
Riverside Discovery Center announces interim director
On June 19th, the zoo announced that 6 trumpeter swans hatched the week prior.
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On August 12th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) black-handed spider monkey named Scootie passed away at age 38.
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A 4-month-old male raccoon named Flick has arrived at the facility.
Riverside Zoo Welcomes Newest Member of Their Animal Family – KCSR / KBPY
Riverside Zoo Welcomes Newest Member of Their Animal Family – KCSR / KBPY
Piece of August 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On August 15th, the zoo announced they moved their (1.0) blue-and-gold macaw Otis to the Discovery Building which is on exhibit.
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On October 30th, the zoo announced they built a new hut structure inside the common raccoon exhibit.
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On November 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Amur tiger hybrid originally from a now-closed zoo in Wisconsin on November 1st which is behind the scenes.
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Riverside Discovery Center welcomes Siberian-mix tiger
On August 15th, the zoo announced they moved their (1.0) blue-and-gold macaw Otis to the Discovery Building which is on exhibit.
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On October 20th, the zoo announced they transferred the swans to Zoo Idaho.
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On October 30th, the zoo announced they built a new hut structure inside the common raccoon exhibit.
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On November 14th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Amur tiger hybrid originally from a now-closed zoo in Wisconsin on November 1st which is behind the scenes.
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Riverside Discovery Center welcomes Siberian-mix tiger
On December 2nd, the zoo announced that they closed the grizzly bear exhibit to the public for the future due to construction.
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On January 15th, 2025, it was reported that the zoo hired a new Executive Director, Kei Hodgson, who most recently managed Cango Wildlife Ranch in South Africa.
Riverside Discovery Center Welcomes New Executive Director Kei Hodgson
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On January 15th, 2025, it was reported that the zoo hired a new Executive Director, Kei Hodgson, who most recently managed Cango Wildlife Ranch in South Africa.
Riverside Discovery Center Welcomes New Executive Director Kei Hodgson
That is No. 2 in a short time ... (June 2024 - they hired an interim Executive!). Wonder what an individual with experience at this PAAZAB South African wildlife facility may do for the zoo. They need some good leadership to get back on the road to AZA accredition, ... that is for sure and better funding base ... it seems.