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2022 News:

On March 4th, the zoo announced they moved their (1.2) common warthogs named Newton, Njeri, and Lucy to a new exhibit adjacent to Antelope Alley.

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On May 1st, the zoo announced that (3.1) common warthogs were born in early April.

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On June 12th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) addaxes were born.

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On June 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) nyala was born.

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On August 30th, the zoo announced that (0.0.6) red junglefowl hatched.

You can see red junglefowl roaming around Safari West, and this excellent mother is teaching her chicks how to forage. : Mark Pressler | By Safari West | Facebook

On November 11th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) reticulated giraffe named Grace was born on October 30th.

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New Baby Giraffe Grace - Safari West

On December 20th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) plains zebra was born 3 weeks prior.

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On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) generic giraffe named Safiri was born on June 26th which is on exhibit.

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Safari West's Heroic Effort Saves Critically Ill Newborn Giraffe - Safari West

On July 26th, the zoo announced that a laughing kookaburra named Lil Beeb hatched on July 7th.

3.6K views · 206 reactions | Meet our laughing kookaburra chick, affectionally nicknamed Lil Beeb (we don't know if they are a boy or girl yet) who is being hand-reared. Like Safiri the new baby giraffe, this little chick was found in need of extra care. Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated caregivers, they are starting to thrive! The rest of Lil Beeb's story can be read on our website's blog. https://safariwest.com/2024/07/meet-our-hand-reared-kookaburra-chick/ : video and photos provided by Animal Caregiver Tamara Cooke | Safari West
Meet our hand-reared kookaburra chick - Safari West

On August 13th, the zoo announced that a northern bald ibis hatched, marking a first for the facility.

2.4K views · 171 reactions | ✨️Exciting news!✨️ Check out our first successful endangered waldrapp chick! The waldrapp, aka the northern bald ibis, was downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered in 2018 by the IUCN Red List! IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature). : Jeff DaSilva | Safari West
 
Smaggledagle said:
On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) generic giraffe named Safiri was born on June 26th which is on exhibit.

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Safari West's Heroic Effort Saves Critically Ill Newborn Giraffe - Safari West
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Smaggledagle said:
On May 18th, the zoo announced that its (0.1) Masai giraffe named Jamala passed away at age 25 due to a decline in health caused by arthritis.

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Wait a minute: Safari West maintains or held both generic and Masai giraffe, right?

They are not part of the AZA network? But I assume they could never have received a pure-bred Masai giraffe from any other but an AZA accredited facility?
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Wait a minute: Safari West maintains or held both generic and Masai giraffe, right?

They are not part of the AZA network? But I assume they could never have received a pure-bred Masai giraffe from any other but an AZA accredited facility?
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Safari West lost their AZA accreditation in October 2021. Jamala was their last remaining Masai giraffe. They now only have "generic" giraffes.
 
Other 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On February 28th, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) ring-tailed lemur was born, which was later named Arlo.

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On March 7th, the zoo announced that 2 roan antelopes were born, which are on exhibit.

1.7K views · 109 reactions | Come meet our mischievous Roan antelope babies at Safari West! ✨ Full of energy, cuteness, and always up to something fun! Follow their journey as they grow, and be sure to visit. Animal caregiver Ellie #SafariWest #RoanAntelope #WildAndFree | Safari West

On March 15th, the zoo announced that a gemsbok was born, which is on exhibit. On June 17th, the zoo announced that another gemsbok (named Lieutenant) was born, which is on exhibit.

2.9K views · 194 reactions | Meet our adorable baby gemsbok! ✨ This little one is a ‘stash baby,’ expertly hidden by mom in our vast 100-acre habitat. But as she grows, she’s venturing out more and more to eat, play, and explore! Book a tour and see if you can spot her on your next Safari West adventure! #Gemsbok #SafariWest #WildlifeAdventure #StashBaby | Safari West
2.3K views · 147 reactions | The littlest ranks are causing the biggest commotion! Lieutenant, one of our playful young gemsbok calves, has been perfecting her sparring skills with a fellow youngster—until Mom, Recruit, decided to step in! Lieutenant even gave her a playful challenge (brave move, kid!). For antelope like gemsbok, sparring and play-fighting are more than just fun—they're essential for building strength, coordination, and the social skills they'll need as adults. : @zoolife.tv #Gemsbok #Antelope #SafariWest #santarosa #sonomacounty | Safari West

On May 16th, the zoo announced that a scimitar-horned oryx was born, which is on exhibit.

6.5K views · 290 reactions | Endangered Species Day: From Extinction to Hope Today is Endangered Species Day, and we’d like to introduce you to one of the endangered species we care for here at Safari West: the scimitar-horned oryx. To mark the occasion, we’re thrilled to welcome the newest — and fuzziest — member of our herd! This baby oryx is just beginning to emerge from stash mode — curious, cautious, and full of potential. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse on your next tour! ✨ But this little one represents more than just cuteness — it’s part of a remarkable story. Once declared Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN Red List, the scimitar-horned oryx vanished from its native Sahel range. Thanks to international conservation and reintroduction efforts, the species is slowly making its way back to the wild. While we’re not directly involved in reintroduction, we’re proud to contribute through care, education, and awareness — helping to inspire a future where these magnificent animals continue to thrive. : Animal Caregiver Kate #SafariWest #SantaRosa #EndangeredSpeciesDay #ScimitarHornedOryx #IUCNRedList | Safari West

On June 30th, it was announced that the zoo received a critical violation from the USDA after a wild cougar entered the facility and preyed upon 3 scimitar-horned oryx between June 24th and June 26th. The facility has since added multiple security methods before the inspection.

On July 23rd, the zoo announced that a male (1.0) southern white rhino named Ozzy was born on July 22nd, which is on exhibit.

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On August 2nd, the zoo announced that a Stanley crane hatched, which is now on exhibit.

9.3K views · 560 reactions | Our little Stanley crane chick is growing up so fast! From snuggling into mom to munching on snacks and melting hearts with every move. Meanwhile, dad Louis is on full-time protector mode—bravely guarding his fluffball from any potential “threat”… even when it’s just the most adoring keepers, who love these birds for every sweet (and sassy) moment. : Animal Supervisor Tammy #safariwest #santarosa #sonomacounty #StanleyCrane #BirdDadOfTheYear #ChickUpdate #TooCute #ZooLife #FluffAndFierce | Safari West

On August 17th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) scimitar-horned oryx was born, which is on exhibit.

15K views · 711 reactions | We’re a day late, but worth the wait! Yesterday marked the very first Scimitar-horned Oryx Day, a global celebration of a species that has made an incredible comeback. Once declared Extinct in the Wild, dedicated conservation programs led by the Sahara Conservation Fund (SCF) and partners have worked tirelessly to reintroduce these remarkable antelope back to their native ranges in North Africa. While Safari West is not part of the official breeding and release program, we’re proud to share their story—and to introduce you to our own baby scimitar-horned oryx! She’s just beginning to venture out of “stash mode,” so keep an eye out for her (and her mom, Kalahari!) on your next safari tour. Here’s to the scimitar-horned oryx—a living symbol of hope for species recovery worldwide. Animal caregiver Bailey #safariwest #santarosa #sonomacounty #scimitarhornedoryx #saharaconservationfund #conservation | Safari West

On August 21st, the zoo announced they built a new outdoor exhibit for their fennec foxes.

8.9K views · 504 reactions | Ever wonder what Safari West animals get up to after dark? Here’s your exclusive peek—our fennec fox sisters, Fig and Fennel, just spent their very first night in a brand-new habitat created especially for them! As a nocturnal species, these tiny foxes truly come alive when the sun goes down. Their oversized ears are perfect for nighttime listening—and as you’ll hear in the video, there’s plenty worth tuning in to! Their new space is packed with fresh scents, hidden nooks, and fun obstacles to discover. We mounted a camera to capture a glimpse of their first overnight adventure—just so we could share this milestone moment with you! #safariwest #fennecfoxes #fox #sonomacounty #santarosa | Safari West

On August 22nd, the zoo announced that an addax was born earlier in August, which is now on exhibit.

7.9K views · 632 reactions | Some moments are too cute not to share… Watch our baby addax antelope, captured earlier this month on @Zoolife.tv, learning to stand, wobble through their first steps, and nurse from mom. #SafariWest #SantaRosa #SonomaCounty #BabyAddax #WildlifeWatching #ZoolifeTV #Antelope | Safari West

* Worth mentioning that a female (0.1) generic giraffe named Zeyna was born in late 2024.
 
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