I can’t remember if it’s musk or tufted deer but one of the two are below one of the staircases in the monkey trails area.
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@Animals R AMAZING! I haven’t seen any Yellow Backed Duikers in all my visits during the past 2 years, as for the musk deer there are two places I had seen signage for. As mentioned by others, under the stairs of Owens Aviary if coming down. And the other is an off exhibit area that is down a service road that parallel to the uphill path towards Northern Frontier. It can be easily missed since it’s the path isn’t accessible to visitors and far away to get a proper look unless you have a good camera or binoculars.
If you want to see Yellow Backed Duikers, the closest place is the LA Zoo which are housed with Mountain Bongos.
If you want to see Yellow Backed Duikers, the closest place is the LA Zoo which are housed with Mountain Bongos.
I saw a musk-deer in the enclosure under the path by Owens when I visited earlier in the month.
~Thylo
~Thylo
Good to know they’re still there. It seems like their habitat is kinda hidden away, hopefully I get to see them on my next visit.
The Malayan Tapir calf has now been named Sinar Cahaya which translates to “ray of light” in Malay 
The Malayan Tapir calf has now been named Sinar Cahaya which translates to “ray of light” in Malay
Is the calf a male or female?
It’s a male calf.
An article talking about the recently opened Hummingbird Habitat and Komodo Kingdom
Designing sustainable habitats at the San Diego Zoo
Designing sustainable habitats at the San Diego Zoo
There’s a small article talking about the Children’s Zoo in the new SDZWA journal, here are some points I found interesting. Some of these species have been known before so just hitting on what may interest anyone:
1. The Art and Danielle Engel Cool Critters herptile house. It highlights their work with the Fiji Banded Iguanas which will be exhibited there.
2. McKinney Family Spineless Marvels invertebrate house which makes mention of a few species: honeybees, question mark roaches, Goliath beetles, and African millipedes.
3. Other species named to be found in this area: naked mole rats, burrowing owls, golden orb weaver. The Golden orb weaver is said to have a barrier-less exhibit at least in regards to no glass being between the spiders and guests.
1. The Art and Danielle Engel Cool Critters herptile house. It highlights their work with the Fiji Banded Iguanas which will be exhibited there.
2. McKinney Family Spineless Marvels invertebrate house which makes mention of a few species: honeybees, question mark roaches, Goliath beetles, and African millipedes.
3. Other species named to be found in this area: naked mole rats, burrowing owls, golden orb weaver. The Golden orb weaver is said to have a barrier-less exhibit at least in regards to no glass being between the spiders and guests.
This seems likening will definitely be a highlight if there really is no glass.
London Zoo has an orb-weaver walk-through. Definitely one of the most memorable displays at the zoo.
~Thylo
~Thylo
Lincoln Park also has a similar barrier free display for golden silk spiders. It's super neat and I am glad we are finally hearing of some concrete details for the new children's zoo. Any idea on when this will be opening? Would also be very interested to see if the zoo does see the return of pangolins like the original site plan stated.
The zoo is aiming for October since it’s Free Kids month, perhaps adding to a significantly overcrowded month along with their new exhibit if opened by then. I was planning to do a trip to SD this month but unfortunately due to my work I can’t, I am still saving for October and will go as soon as the opening date is revealed. So it’s fair to say I will be excited yet anxious in the crowds
Black duiker peep gave birth to a female calf on August 15th.
There’s also a sloth bear in one of the old panda exhibits.
There’s also a sloth bear in one of the old panda exhibits.
Hmm, that would seem they don't foresee a return of pandas in the near future.
How does that work? Last I recall the barriers in the panda exhibit are pretty low and I am surprised to see that it is able to contain a sloth bear of all things.
Seen this on an instagram post, that an individual was seen from the Bashor bridge. The exhibit isn't viewable from a ground level path.
After eight years as the San Diego Zoo’s executive director, Dwight Scott will leave the organization to become CEO of the St. Louis Zoo starting January.The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which runs both the zoo and Safari Park, has already begun searching for his successor, with plans to review both internal and external candidates. The organization hopes to appoint a new director within the first half of 2022; zoo deputy director Erika Kohler will fill in until then. Zoo director, key to Africa Rocks and soon-to-open new Children's Zoo, to leave for new role
Article about the new habitat:
San Diego Zoo Prepares New Zoo Habitat Coming in Late 2021 | KHON2
Located in the same area as the komodo dragon and hummingbird houses will be 10 new buildings all dedicated to education and interactive opportunities, habitat zones which will feature desert dunes, wild woods, rainforests, marsh meadows, and more. Each section will provide families the opportunity to explore communities of wildlife and educate kids about the animals and their environments in ways that awaken their senses and inspire creativity, exploration, and empathy for nature.
San Diego Zoo Prepares New Zoo Habitat Coming in Late 2021 | KHON2
Located in the same area as the komodo dragon and hummingbird houses will be 10 new buildings all dedicated to education and interactive opportunities, habitat zones which will feature desert dunes, wild woods, rainforests, marsh meadows, and more. Each section will provide families the opportunity to explore communities of wildlife and educate kids about the animals and their environments in ways that awaken their senses and inspire creativity, exploration, and empathy for nature.