San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo News 2023

A few updates from my visit today that I don't think have been mentioned.

  • Addax are gone, their former habitat is now home to more Addra Gazelles
  • the Waterbuck are gone, I asked a keeper and they didn't know what they were and said they were likely gone.
  • Komodo Dragon female is heavily gravid
  • The row of small habitats between the warthog and babirusa are blocked off
  • The Matschie's Tree Kangaroo habitat was having work done, signage was gone and there was nothing inside the habitat all furnishing removed, I doubt they are gone though as the zoo only recently posted about them.
  • Their is a crate in Percy the Northern Tree Shrew's habitat, does that mean he is moving out?
  • Construction on the new entrance seems to be going well.
  • Carpet Chameleons are gone
  • In Amphibia the Danube Crested Newts and Ribbed Newts were also not present.
 
Other 2023 News:

On July 18th, the zoo announced that (0.0.27) Texas horned lizards hatched in 2023 so far, and will be released into the wild in autumn.

San Antonio Zoo - Center for Conservation & Research at...

King of Komodo Dragons said:
The zoo posted a video on facebook of their Philippine Porcupine eating, as far as I am aware this is a new animal as I never seen it there, or seen it mentioned before.

Sound up for the cutest crunches ever! | Sound up for the cutest crunches from Bruce the Philippine porcupine! | By San Antonio Zoo | Facebook
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On May 27th, it was announced that the zoo transferred the porcupine to the Capron Park Zoo in Massachusetts.

Capron Park Zoo - Meet Bruce!!! Bruce is a Philippine (or...

On July 11th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) black crowned cranes hatched.

San Antonio Zoo - We had some babies! How many do you see?

On July 18th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) blue duiker named Viazi to the Reid Park Zoo in Arizona.

Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Pair of Blue Duikers, Reid Park Zoo

On July 19th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) buff-crested bustard and a (0.0.1) curl-crested aracari hatched.

San Antonio Zoo - Our Birds 1 team has had quite the year!...

On August 11th, the zoo announced that (0.0.22) Burmese Mountain tortoises hatched, which is the first time the species has successfully bred at the facility.

San Antonio Zoo - San Antonio Zoo is thrilled to announce...
 
Piece of June 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On June 26th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.0.3) Henkel's leaf-tailed geckos to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Ohio.

We have new geckos in the... - Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

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On October 10th, the zoo announced they bred and released (0.0.34) Texas horned lizards into the wild.

San Antonio Zoo - San Antonio Zoo's Center for...

On October 24th, the zoo announced they bred, transported, and released (0.0.2,802) Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles into the wild.

San Antonio Zoo - San Antonio Zoo is proud to announce the...

On October 30th, the zoo announced they were gifted $1 million from the Kowalski Family during a check presentation event which will help the facility's ongoing development plans. A section of the new event center (due to be completed in spring 2025) will be named the Greg Kowalski Family Courtyard in their honor.

San Antonio Zoo - San Antonio Zoo is thrilled to announce...
 
Piece of October 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On October 12th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.0.2+?) psychedelic rock geckos to the Reptilandia Reptile Lagoon in Texas.

We are VERY excited to work... - Reptilandia Reptile Lagoon

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On November 2nd, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Komodo dragon to the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo in Texas.

We are incredibly excited... - Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

On November 8th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) North Sulawesi babirusa named Sula is pregnant and will deliver in late December. This will be the first time the species has been bred at the facility.

We’re expecting! Our veterinary team has confirmed through ultrasound that Sula, our female Babirusa, is pregnant! Gestation is around 156 days, and we... | By San Antonio Zoo | Facebook
 
Been a while since I've posted, so I'll post a few quick updates from my visit today.

The new entrance building is coming along very well, and it should be finished in a few months time. They're working on updating and replacing the signage in the aquarium. In the past, they used magnetic signs, which were often subject to damage/theft. The new signage is permanently attached and more comprehensive than it was. They've added two new outdoor enclosures for their tree kangaroos, a much needed addition due to the glare in the windows. There's also some new construction over in the old prairie dog enclosure at the Tiny Tot Nature Spot. No word on what's gonna be in there yet.

There are a few new species on display in the reptile house as well. There are a few Asian forest tortoise (Manouria emys) hatchlings in the reptile nursery, as well as a black-headed bushmaster (Lachesis melanocephala).
 
David Peden said:
Been a while since I've posted, so I'll post a few quick updates from my visit today.

The new entrance building is coming along very well, and it should be finished in a few months time. They're working on updating and replacing the signage in the aquarium. In the past, they used magnetic signs, which were often subject to damage/theft. The new signage is permanently attached and more comprehensive than it was. They've added two new outdoor enclosures for their tree kangaroos, a much needed addition due to the glare in the windows. There's also some new construction over in the old prairie dog enclosure at the Tiny Tot Nature Spot. No word on what's gonna be in there yet.

There are a few new species on display in the reptile house as well. There are a few Asian forest tortoise (Manouria emys) hatchlings in the reptile nursery, as well as a black-headed bushmaster (Lachesis melanocephala).
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The new entrance is scheduled to open December 1st so it’ll be here soon. It looked like the old monkey house was running behind, so I would not be surprised if it that part opens later than the rest.

The construction in Tiny Tot’s is actually a second meerkat exhibit. It involves a aerial trail that can be seen through the butterfly house to the connect the two displays.
 
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