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I just uploaded approximately 50 photos of this tiny Illinois zoo into the gallery.
 
Looks quite good for such a small zoo and seems to be focusing on a diverse number of mostly smaller species to make up for that, which is a good strategy in my opinion. Might give it a look next summer or on a break from classes.

How long has the zoo had Cheetahs? They're quite an exotic species compared to the rest of the selection.
 
Uploaded more photos from a trip this month. Not sure where the cheetahs came from, but they have a very nice enclosure at Scovill; better than at some larger zoos, I'm sure. Other interesting species of note are tufted deer and African house snake.

Couple of other notes: a new enclosure is being built adjacent to the tufted deer and will hold African crowned cranes; the toucans and turacos were off-exhibit due to the recent threat of avian influenza, but I was told they would be back out soon; a ring-tailed lemur was born recently; and the prairie dogs have been jumping the concrete barrier into the meerkat enclosure, presumably to steal vegetation for their burrows.
 
Some information on their resident pair of Galapagos tortoise:
Turtles & Tortoises - Scovill Zoo

Both have known approximate birth dates in the late 1960's / early 1970's which leads me to believe they both were captive born! Question is where: Bermuda, San Diego or Honolulu? Anyone care to have more details?
 
A Black-handed spider monkey has been born:

Spider monkey born at Scovill Zoo

Mother Ethel gave birth on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Ethel (age 17) was born at the Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield and came to Scovill Zoo in 2008. Willie (age 24), the father, was born at Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, went to the Santa Anna Zoo in California before coming to Scovill Zoo in 2012.

This is the first baby for this spider monkey pair and the first spider monkey born at Scovill Zoo.
 
Visit on 6/3/2021, June 3rd, 2021

Changes:

  • Red wolf is now signed as Grey Wolf
  • Toco toucan is gone
  • The Leopard Tortoise outside the Herpaquarium/Reptile house now has signage for Gopher Tortoise and Red-Footed Tortoise, all three species were present.
  • Blue tree monitor, Painted turtle, Red-eyed crocodile skink and Northern map turtle are no longer signed and no longer present in the Herpaquarium
  • Rhinoceros Iguana is back in the large open topped enclosure in the Herpaquarium
  • There is a fish tank with unsigned Plecostomus and a Catfish in the Herpaquarium
  • East African Crowned Crane is now in an enclosure next to the Zebras, across from the Camels near the Cheetahs
  • Grey Crowned Crane and Chinese Tufted deer are moved from the row of enclosures in the middle with the Prarie dogs. Chinese Tufted deer are no longer signed or present.
  • Lady Ross's Turaco enclosure is completed, I didn't see it but there is a pet carrier and signage that it is present.
 
Other 2021 News:

On March 25th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats were born the week prior.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2905641469692375

On June 9th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Humboldt penguins were born. The female was born in early April, while they never specified when the male was born.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=514934309550378

On July 2nd, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) emu named Mel from the Cinncinati Zoo in Ohio.

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On August 17th, it was reported that the zoo celebrated its 4 millionth visitor.

Scovill Zoo honors its 4 millionth visitor | WCIA.com

On November 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Finnegan from the Idaho Falls Zoo in Idaho.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1047549789153365
 
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On May 10th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4+?) black-tailed prairie dogs were born which are now on exhibit.

These new residents are starting to come above ground to enjoy the sunshine! Baby prairie dogs are adorable! | By Scovill Zoo | Facebook

Smaggledagle said:
On April 4th, 2023, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) ring-tailed lemurs were born in late March.

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Scovill Zoo welcomes baby goats, lemurs
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On May 13th, the zoo announced the names, Apollo and Artemis.

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On June 22nd, the zoo announced that (1.1) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born which are now on exhibit.

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On July 2nd, the zoo announced they renovated the Herpaquarium which is now open to the public.

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2 Pieces of 2023 News Not Mentioned:

On September 27th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Colombian spider monkey was born on August 30th and was later named Myrtle.

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On October 25th, the zoo announced that they are raising funds to build a new exhibit for their American alligators as well as a new exhibit for "river otters".

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On March 29th, it was reported that the zoo's director Ken Frye stepped down to accept a new position inside the Parks District, and will be replaced by the facility's registrar Heather Purdeu.

Spring brings changes to Scovill Zoo

On March 31st, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) red-necked wallaby was born.

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