The Zoo’s first ever white rhino calf was born.
Rolling Hills Zoo welcomes baby rhino ahead of Christmas
On February 11th, the zoo announced that the name of the white rhino is Augustus.
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On February 11th, the zoo announced that the name of the white rhino is Augustus.
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On March 11th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Bennett's wallabies have been born.
Oh Baby - Wallaby Baby Watch
Oh Baby - Wallaby Baby Watch
On March 29th, the zoo posted an update on the Pride of the Prairie exhibit.
Pride of the Prairie Update!
Pride of the Prairie Update!
My wife and I visited this zoo this past Saturday and here are a couple photos of the Pride of the Prairie construction. Overall, I liked this zoo. Yes, some of the exhibits may seem ordinary, but they serve their purpose and it looks like the staff maintains them well. For this being out of the way, to me they have a pretty good collection of species out here. And as mentioned on here, the Museum part is absolutely awesome and well worth the price of admission.
Main viewing area with overhead window
In case you are wondering how lions will get up there
Also, here is how it ties to existing exhibit
I will post the map of the plan of this exhibit on this zoo's gallery page in the media section.
Other updates throughout the zoo, the current lions are on exhibit in the former Amur Leopard exhibit over in the big cat area of the zoo. There were no Sichuan Takins on exhibit and their exhibit was listed as a "Revolving Exhibit" on the new map that they hand out. Other than there doesn't seem to be much change from years past. I will probably upload new exhibit photos as the most recent ones are from 2012 I believe. It looks like some exhibits have grown up in terms of vegetation.
One last note, did get to see the baby White Rhino, Augustus, up close in the rhino barn.
Main viewing area with overhead window
In case you are wondering how lions will get up there
Also, here is how it ties to existing exhibit
I will post the map of the plan of this exhibit on this zoo's gallery page in the media section.
Other updates throughout the zoo, the current lions are on exhibit in the former Amur Leopard exhibit over in the big cat area of the zoo. There were no Sichuan Takins on exhibit and their exhibit was listed as a "Revolving Exhibit" on the new map that they hand out. Other than there doesn't seem to be much change from years past. I will probably upload new exhibit photos as the most recent ones are from 2012 I believe. It looks like some exhibits have grown up in terms of vegetation.
One last note, did get to see the baby White Rhino, Augustus, up close in the rhino barn.
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Any news on further new rhinos as has been planned?
Male white rhino Uzazi was euthanized. Not only was he one of the first rhinos to ever arrive at the Zoo, but he was also one of the original residents of the entire facility.
Rolling Hills Zoo mourns 'Uzazi' the rhino, the last of an era
Rolling Hills Zoo mourns 'Uzazi' the rhino, the last of an era
On June 27th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) Andean bear named Boo Boo has passed away at age 28 due to acute mobility issues.
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The zoo has recently acquired a female Giant Anteater from the Roger Williams Park Zoo named Ruth.
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Anteater keeper at roger williams told me at zoo today
On July 29th, the zoo announced the genders (0.2) and names of the babies, Matilda and Ruthie.
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The Zoo is opening its new lion habitat, “Pride of the Prairie,” in a couple days.
Rolling Hills Zoo to open new lion enclosure Friday
Rolling Hills Zoo to open new lion enclosure Friday
On August 19th, it was announced that a (1.0) Sumatran orangutan named Mango was transferred to the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas.
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On September 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) white dromedary camel named Cleopatra has passed away.
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Auli, a member of the Zoo's original chimpanzee troop, has died at age 41.
Part of original chimpanzee troop at Kansas zoo had died
Part of original chimpanzee troop at Kansas zoo had died
Chain catshark tank planned for zoo:
Rolling Hills Zoo fundraising for unique shark experience, first in the state
A 3-thousand gallon salt water aquarium that will house chain cat sharks," VanZant shared as he stood where the new shark tank will be.
VanZant says these chain cat sharks don’t get too big, but they have a big surprise, “They are also bio-florescent… so not only will we have sharks in the zoo, we will have glow-in-the-dark sharks in the zoo," he added.
He says it’s a shark species not found in any other zoo in the state of Kansas.
Rolling Hills Zoo fundraising for unique shark experience, first in the state
A 3-thousand gallon salt water aquarium that will house chain cat sharks," VanZant shared as he stood where the new shark tank will be.
VanZant says these chain cat sharks don’t get too big, but they have a big surprise, “They are also bio-florescent… so not only will we have sharks in the zoo, we will have glow-in-the-dark sharks in the zoo," he added.
He says it’s a shark species not found in any other zoo in the state of Kansas.
Also in the article, it states that the area (which will be named Bamboo Bay) will include new restrooms, an event/concessions venue, and improvements to surrounding exhibits. The fundraising goal has been set at $300,000.
White rhino calf Augustus was humanly euthanized Sunday after experiencing constant neurological symptoms
Rolling Hills Zoo announces death of rhino calf born in 2021
Rolling Hills Zoo announces death of rhino calf born in 2021
Yikes, this is devastating. Hopefully they can identify why this rapid decline in health happened.
An update on the upcoming “Bamboo Bay” exhibit, which is now under construction and taking over the former Reptile Building.
Sharks in residence at Rolling Hills Zoo; exhibit looks at ancient sea over Kansas