Roger Williams Park Zoo Roger Williams Park Zoo News 2020

[Jambo]

A Golden Lion Tamiran has been born to parents, Kyle and Raff.

And baby makes four tamarins at Roger Williams Park Zoo

The article also states a male, named Angus, was born to the same pair, on December 13 last year (which hasn’t been mentioned in this thread yet).

 

[Zoofan15]

A Linnaeus's two-toed sloth two-toed sloth Choloepus didactylus was born May 13 to Wesley and Fiona:

Baby Linne’s Two-Toed Sloth Born at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Fiona was having trouble during labor, but the Zoo veterinary and animal keeper teams were able to assist with the birth. The newborn was able to go back with Fiona immediately after birth and Fiona seems to be taking excellent care of the newborn.

 

[Smaggledagle]

4 nine-banded armadillos were born in the zoo this week. All of them are boys, and haven’t been given baby names yet.

 

[ThylacineAlive]

4 nine-banded armadillos were born in the zoo this week. All of them are boys, and haven’t been given baby names yet.

I didn't even know they had armadillos!

~Thylo

 

[Chlidonias]

4 nine-banded armadillos were born in the zoo this week. All of them are boys

Just for interest's sake, the litters of Nine-banded Armadillos are identical quadruplets and so are always all of the same sex.

 

[Smaggledagle]

They are one of the “ambassador animals”

others include turtles, hedgehogs, parrots, and an agouti.

 

[Valentinoamor]

You don't see nine-banded armadillos are often as the others. I haven't heard anything good about them being ambassadors either, so I'm surprised!

 

[Smaggledagle]

Roger Williams Park Zoo is going to be open to the public starting June 1st, following Rhode Island’s “Phase 2”

Stipulations on the zoo’s opening includes the following

• People will have their temperature check and required to wear face masks.
• Only the outdoor exhibits will be open (So no Australiasia/Faces of the Rainforest/Elephant & Giraffe Pavillion).
• Hands on activities will also be closed (No Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard/Explore & Soar/Carousel).
• Tickets are only available online and patrons have to buy on;one before going to the zoo. Members who do not show proof will be denied entry.
• Monday and Tuesday will only be available to R.I. residents Who are “active zoo members”, while on Wednesday it is open to the full general public.

Roger Williams Park Zoo plans to reopen Monday; will check guests' temperatures

 

[Smaggledagle]

Roger Williams Park Zoo is going to be open to the public starting June 1st, following Rhode Island’s “Phase 2”

Stipulations on the zoo’s opening includes the following

• People will have their temperature check and required to wear face masks.
• Only the outdoor exhibits will be open (So no Australiasia/Faces of the Rainforest/Elephant & Giraffe Pavillion).
• Hands on activities will also be closed (No Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard/Explore & Soar/Carousel).
• Tickets are only available online and patrons have to buy on;one before going to the zoo. Members who do not show proof will be denied entry.
• Monday and Tuesday will only be available to R.I. residents Who are “active zoo members”, while on Wednesday it is open to the full general public.

Roger Williams Park Zoo plans to reopen Monday; will check guests' temperatures

whoops, one thing I forgot to add. Wednesday is just for all people who live in Rhode Island. The next Monday (June 8th) is when the zoo is opened up to everyone

 

[Smaggledagle]

The zoo has now opened up a contest to the recently born Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. The cost of submitting the name is $5 (American)

Roger Williams Park Zoo Holding Contest To Name Baby Sloth

 

[ThylacineAlive]

The zoo has now opened up a contest to the recently born Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. The cost of submitting the name is $5 (American)

Roger Williams Park Zoo Holding Contest To Name Baby Sloth

Never heard of charging people to name the baby, but I suppose these are desperate times..

~Thylo

 

[Smaggledagle]

According to a new BTS video from The Rhode Show, the zoo has a new Commissary building. However, that’s all they said, as they did not mention when the building was opened. Still an interesting watch

Behind the Scenes at Roger Williams Park Zoo

 

[Smaggledagle]

From Memorial Day to Labor Day of this year (so right now at the current time of me writing this) the zoo has brought in an albino American alligator named Snowflake. The alligator will be residing at the zoo’s Green House at the end of the Wetlands Trail.

Rhode Island Monthly: Your Ultimate Summer Guide | A Fun Filled Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo (p. 43)

 

[ThylacineAlive]

The zoo no longer holds Hooded Vultures. One died at the end of last year, and the other was sent to another collection.

~Thylo

 

[Smaggledagle]

The zoo no longer holds Hooded Vultures. One died at the end of last year, and the other was sent to another collection.

~Thylo

Where were the hooded vultures?

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Where were the hooded vultures?

In a small enclosure to the side of the wildebeest/zebra yard.

~Thylo

 

[Smaggledagle]

The carousel (which the zoo also owns) has now reopened to the public on July 5th. Visitors are required to stay 6 feet away from each other, as well as be patient while staff members clean the ride throughly.

Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park to reopen Sunday with restrictions – ABC6

On July 6th, it was revealed that the Rhode Island Zoological Society was 1 out of 17,000+ businesses who applied for the PPP loans. It is currently unknown how much they actually got from the loan.

U.S. releases list of R.I. companies that received PPP loans

 

[Smaggledagle]

The zoo has now opened up a contest to the recently born Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. The cost of submitting the name is $5 (American)

Roger Williams Park Zoo Holding Contest To Name Baby Sloth

The naming contest is now over. The zoo raised more than $15K for animal care and the winning name is Beany, named after a 15-year-old male teen who sadly passed away in June 2020 due to a long-fought battle with osteosarcoma.

Baby sloth at Providence zoo named ‘Beany’ in memory of sloth-loving teen - The Boston Globe

 

[Smaggledagle]

On August 5th, it was reported that the zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will be a drive-thru event. The top speed is 3mph, and it will go through the zoo's parking lot, admissions table, and part of the zoo.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will be held as drive-thru event this year | WPRI.com

 

[Smaggledagle]

On the zoo’s Facebook page, it was announced that the Faces of the Rainforest indoor section will be open for this weekend onwardsat half capacity.

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