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[ThylacineAlive]

The seals are back too

https://www.zoochat.com/community/posts/923689



~Thylo

 

[wensleydale]

Yes, I mentioned the return of the seals weeks- no months ago.

 

[wensleydale]

The Zoo's Director recently appeared on TV to promote Elephant conservation:

Roger Williams Park Zoo helps elephants in crisis | Fox Providence

Also, and article dispelling myths about Timber Rattlesnakes:

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20160309/OPINION/160309331

 

[wensleydale]

Someone wants to set up a tent and sell beer in the Zoo, frankly I think that selling beer there is a bad idea, the stuff always seems to turn people into jerks if they aren't already:

Sale of beer at Roger Williams Park Zoo is being considered - Washington Times

 

[wensleydale]

More on the Rattlesnake project. I hope it goes through. I wonder how the radio transmitters on the snakes will work out:

Restoring Rattlesnakes To Massachusetts, With Some Help From Roger Williams Park Zoo | Rhode Island Public Radio

 

[Gulo gulo]

NARO glass outside of adaptations building is being repaired.

 

[Gulo gulo]

Rescuing Indigenous Rattlesnakes at Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence Monthly | providenceonline.com

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A Matschie's tree kangaroo named Polly was born in February, and is starting to peek out of mom's pouch.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Announces Birth Of Rare Tree Kangaroo | Rhode Island Public Radio

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A female Komodo dragon made her debut. This species is a first not just for the Zoo, but for all of New England.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-st...roger-williams-park-zoo-unveils-komodo-dragon

 

[ThylacineAlive]

Where is it on-exhibit? I was under the impression that the new reptile house would not be open for some time.

~Thylo

 

[jayjds2]

Where is it on-exhibit? I was under the impression that the new reptile house would not be open for some time.

~Thylo

There's a video here if you recognize what building it might be:

Here she is: Komodo dragon makes debut at Roger Williams Park Zoo

 

[ThylacineAlive]

That looks like the Australasian building as I think that's the signage for the hornbills in the background. Having a hard time imagining that in there, though, without it getting in the way of other existing enclosures.

~Thylo

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Dromedary camel Gina passed away.

Camel that lived at Providence zoo for decades dies

 

[TZFan]

Otter pup triplets to make their debut at Roger Williams Park Zoo

 

[Birdlover]

Paul, the oldest male Matschie's Tree Kangaroo in the country passes away.
RWPZoo Mourns Passing of Paul, the Oldest Male Matschie's Tree Kangaroo in the Country | Roger Williams Park Zoo

 

[Birdlover]

New rainforest building set to open this summer.
Next stop at Roger Williams Park Zoo — The Amazon | Roger Williams Park Zoo

 

[agnmeln]

Paul, the oldest male Matschie's Tree Kangaroo in the country passes away.
RWPZoo Mourns Passing of Paul, the Oldest Male Matschie's Tree Kangaroo in the Country | Roger Williams Park Zoo

Wow! He had a fabulously long life!

 

[TZFan]

Zoo updates: Gibbons get chummy; otter baby gets a name

 

[Birdlover]

The new rainforest building is supposed to have about 40 species. Here is what animals I have been able to find out so far from emails, ads etc.
Giant Otter
Giant Anteater
Tamandua
Titi monkey sp.
Linne's Two-toed Sloth
Tamarin sp. not sure if it is the Cotton-top Tamarins or Golden Lion Tamarins or both
Howler Monkey sp.
Wattled Curassow
Troupial sp.
Keel-billed Toucan
Hyacinth Macaw
Piranha sp.
Dart Frog sp.
Chilean Flamingo
White-faced Saki (including a new baby)
Elegant Crested Tinamou
Red-footed Tortoise
"Blue-crowned" Motmot (not sure definitely which species)

 

[ThylacineAlive]

They had Brazilian Grey Titis previously, though the promo video shows Coppery. I wonder if the zoo is going to keep their King Vultures and Jamaican Fruit Bats.

~Thylo