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On April 2nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) domestic goats (breed(s) not specified) were born.

They're here! Our Farms team has... - Sedgwick County Zoo

On March 24th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) African wild dog named Rassmussen to the Pueblo Zoo in Colorado.

Pueblo Zoo

On May 18th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.3) hyacinth macaws to the San Francisco Zoo in California.

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On June 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) grey bamboo shark named Hutch from the Hutchinson Zoo in Kansas.

Sedgwick County Zoo
 
On June 22nd, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) American bison to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin.

Henry Vilas Zoo

On June 29th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) eastern black rhino named Bibi passed away at age 25 on June 28th due to severe torsion of the large intestine.

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On July 21st, it was announced that the zoo hatched a (0.0.1) Guam kingfisher, of which the egg was acquired from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC.

“With fewer than 140 siheks in the world, every egg—and chick—is incredibly important to the survival of the species. Because the adults are sensitive to disturbances in their enclosure, we try to be as hands-off with these birds as possible. This summer, our female surprised us by laying her eggs on a perch just outside the nest box. Unfortunately, the first two eggs fell and broke. When the female laid her third egg, keeper Julie Buschor moved quickly to save it. She hung a shade cloth under the perch, being mindful not to disturb the parents. When the egg fell, it was caught by the safety net. We were able to incubate the egg, transport it to Sedgwick County Zoo, and successfully hatch the chick—all thanks to Julie’s quick and innovative thinking!”—Erica Royer, aviculturist . . . Photos: A sihek chick successfully hatched thanks to keeper Julie's efforts to save its egg! . . . ❤️ In honor of National Zookeeper Week, we're recognizing some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our care. . . .... - Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

On August 5th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) tawny frogmouth named Em hatched on June 10th.

Tawny Frogmouth Hatchling | Exciting News! Welcome Em, our newest member of the Tawny Frogmouth family! Em hatched on June 10th right here in our Australia habitat. We always... | By Sedgwick County Zoo | Facebook
 
23 year old African elephant bull, Ajani, is moving to the Toledo Zoo in the near future, as reported by @IndianRhino in the Toledo and population threads.

The Toledo Zoo on Instagram: "There's been a trunk-load of excitement at Toledo Zoo this week... Meet Ajani, a 23-year-old male African elephant, joining the Tembo Trail exhibit. His arrival marks a milestone in our dedication to animal care and conservation, serving as an ambassador for his species alongside Twiggy and Renee. Plus, his move supports social enhancement and potential breeding efforts. Ajani was born at the Indianapolis Zoo, moved to the Birmingham Zoo in 2011 and the Sedgwick County Zoo in 2018. He is 9.5 feet tall and weighs 11,710 pounds. Ajani will be arriving in early fall! #ToledoZoo #ToledoOhio #Zoo #ZooAnimals #Elephant #Elephants #AfricanElephant"
 
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