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On November 10th, the zoo announced they were gifted a $10 million donation (largest in the facility's history) by The Ralston Family, of which the zoo's new event center will aptly be called The Ralston. The new event center will be located atop the quarried cliff walls and will accommodate 500-600 people (500 indoors, 600 outdoors). There will also be a 60-foot tower that will let gorillas from their exhibit come to "The Ralston".

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On November 14th, the zoo announced that their Manager of Aviculture, Lloyd Tyndall, passed away at the age of 53.

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A male okapi calf was born on September 2nd to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu.
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On November 20th, the zoo announced its name, Gates, and is now on exhibit.

Gates the baby okapi’s first time in his new habitat is too cute! | Baby Okapi Update! ✨ We have a name! The baby boy’s name is Gates, chosen by a generous donor from our Zoobilation Ball fundraiser. Gates, under the... | By San Antonio Zoo | Facebook
 
Looks like the zoo's keeping the hoofstock that'll move out for the Congo Falls development!

San Antonio Zoo on Instagram: "Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of the wild. San Antonio Zoo proudly presents a sneak peek of its awe-inspiring savanna habitat expansion, promising an enthralling experience that will leave you amazed. Prepare to witness the savanna come alive with a harmonious habitat of species, just as it does in the landscapes of Africa. The newly expanded savanna combines the former elephant habitat with the existing giraffe savanna, resulting in a remarkable 126% increase in habitat space. The new and improved habitat showcases a diverse array of species, including reticulated giraffes, plains zebras, sitatungas, dama gazelles, ostriches, white storks, marabou storks and East African crowned cranes. The new savanna will feature a large new two-story barn for giraffes that will allow guests to view giraffes, even when they are inside. This expanded barn also provides the needed space for the zoo to add more giraffes and begin a breeding program for the species in their care, the reticulated giraffe. A new elevated walkway will take guests on a new path through the savanna directly alongside the historic quarry walls, offering first-time-ever views for visitors. Via Savanna Crossing, a crossing that allows animals to roam between the giraffe savanna and rhino savanna, rhinos will also be expanded. This expansion into the giraffe yard will allow rhinos to move from their current habitat and explore a portion of the giraffe yard. But the excitement doesn't stop there! The expanded savanna also introduces an extraordinary feature - a private, rentable lodge called Spekboom Lodge, nestled within this majestic habitat, granting guests the unparalleled opportunity to reserve an overnight stay in the heart of the savanna. The lodge will feature incredible views, a primary suite, a kitchenette, a living area, kid bunk beds and a private outdoor patio. This exclusive overnight experience is the only one of its kind with giraffes at an AZA-accredited zoo in Texas, providing a truly unforgettable adventure that will create lifelong memories. The expanded savanna at San Antonio Zoo is set to open in 2024."
 
On December 16th, it was announced that the zoo acquired (0.3) Francois' langurs from the San Francisco Zoo in California on November 28th.

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On December 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) rock hyraxes were born.

More babies! ❤️ We’re excited to introduce you to some of the newest residents - 3 rock hyraxes! Believe it or not, these little guys are the closest relative to the elephant! | San Antonio Zoo | San Antonio Zoo · Original audio
 
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