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Nile Hippo Expert said:
When I visited two months ago, I learned that today (October 18th) is Pudgie the female Nile Hippo's 50th birthday. With the other hippo, (also a female) Sweetie Pie being 51 years old, then this may be the first time that a zoo has had two hippos that are 50 or older at the same time. What I mean by that is two hippos that are both currently 50 years older and living at the same place at the same time.
EDIT: I found out that Bert and Bertha at the Manila Zoo were both alive in 2008 at age 56, but both have since died.
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Bert at Manila Zoo was not 56 when he died. Bertha had two different mates, a male whose name is unavailable that died in the 1980s and Bert, who died in 2008. However, Bertha was at least 58 when she died, most likely older, though 65 might be a little off. This means that Sedgwick having two hippos that are both at the same place while both are 50 years old or older is a first for the species, which is an amazing feat. I believe Sweetie Pie and Pudgie have been together for longer than any other pair of River Hippos in captive history (since July 31, 1973).
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
When I visited two months ago, I learned that today (October 18th) is Pudgie the female Nile Hippo's 50th birthday. With the other hippo, (also a female) Sweetie Pie being 51 years old, then this may be the first time that a zoo has had two hippos that are 50 or older at the same time. What I mean by that is two hippos that are both currently 50 years older and living at the same place at the same time.
EDIT: I found out that Bert and Bertha at the Manila Zoo were both alive in 2008 at age 56, but both have since died.
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I found out via Facebook that Pudgie celebrated her 50th birthday by eating cantaloupe (rock melon), along with other greens and hay. Pudgie's practically lifelong companion Sweetie Pie (51 in 2 weeks!) got to enjoy the birthday celebration with Pudgie! facebook.com/SedgwickCountyZoo/
 
Smaggledagle said:
On December 11th, it was reported that the zoo will be opening a new exhibit for black-footed ferrets on December 14th. It will be called the Rogers Family Ferret Habitat, and will be the first time the facility has exhibited this species.

New Exhibit to Open Wednesday at Sedgwick County Zoo
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It looks like the new exhibit is located in a small building that has housed snakes in the North American section. I have never seen this species so I would love to visit this very fine zoo again!
 
Smaggledagle said:
On December 22nd, the zoo announced that the chimpanzee, named Kucheza, passed away.

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Update from Socials:

The Chimp family has been quiet and subdued, but have started vocally greeting keepers again which is a good sign. Sukari has been giving Mahale lots of extra attention and grooming. They are all staying close together and nesting near each other.

Our Veterinarians have performed a necropsy and we are now waiting on results to determine the cause of Kucheza’s death.

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Sedgwick County Zoo on Instagram: "Thank you again for all of your kind words of love for our keepers and Mahale. Everyone is doing well, working through the healing process. The chimp family has been quiet and subdued, but have started vocally greeting keepers again which is a good sign. Sukari has been giving Mahale lots of extra attention and grooming. They are all staying close together and nesting near each other. We have been utilizing extra enrichment to keep the family distracted and provide comfort as they heal and process the week’s events. Our veterinarians have performed a necropsy and we are now waiting on results to determine the cause of Kucheza’s death. We ask for your patience as we wait for answers. Please be compassionate in our comments section and remember that our keepers, staff, and members of our community have experienced a great loss and there are actual humans behind our social media profile. #kucheza #chimplove"
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Jambo said:
Update from Socials:

The Chimp family has been quiet and subdued, but have started vocally greeting keepers again which is a good sign. Sukari has been giving Mahale lots of extra attention and grooming. They are all staying close together and nesting near each other.

Our Veterinarians have performed a necropsy and we are now waiting on results to determine the cause of Kucheza’s death.

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On December 28th, the zoo announced that the results of the necropsy revealed that Kucheza had head trauma.

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geomorph said:
It looks like the new exhibit is located in a small building that has housed snakes in the North American section. I have never seen this species so I would love to visit this very fine zoo again!
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The snakes are all still there, the new ferret exhibit is on a formerly blank wall
 
41-year-old Sumatran orangutan, Daisy, was euthanized this morning after experiencing kidney and heart failure:

Sedgwick County Zoo on Instagram: "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of 41-year-old Sumatran orangutan, Daisy. Yesterday morning, Daisy was discovered to be very ill and unresponsive. An emergency exam revealed kidney and heart failure. With a grave prognosis for this combination of organ failure, the medical team performed treatment, but after 24 hours Daisy’s condition hadn’t improved. This morning, the very difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize her in order to prevent any further suffering. Daisy came to Sedgwick County Zoo in 2009 and quickly claimed her place as one of the most popular celebrities of SCZ. Often described as a diva, Daisy did everything on her own terms. She was very smart and enjoyed “training” her people to do things for her. Her social nature and inquisitive personality earned her a loyal following of Zoo guests, eager to sit with her at her window with offerings of shiny jewelry, fresh manicures, or animal videos on their phones. Of course, Daisy’s favorite thing to look at was herself, resulting in many selfies being taken with her fans over the years. She was a wonderful orangutan, a devoted and tolerant mother, and she loved her people. Daisy is survived by her two children, Kinali (11) and Lily (4), both still living at SCZ. Keeper Devin, who cared for Daisy since she arrived at SCZ, says, “Daisy was an amazing individual. It’s hard to describe her because she was so dynamic and engaging. She was much loved and in losing her, I lost a close friend. She will never be forgotten and I will cherish seeing her in her kids each day.” Heart and Kidney Disease are each among the top three causes of death in the orangutan population. SCZ works with the Great Ape Heart Project, which is a group dedicated to better understanding cardiac disease in hopes of reducing the number of cardiovascular-related deaths and improving the health and welfare of great apes in human care."
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