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Whoops. It’s going to be creatures of the river’s edge now.
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I sense a hockey theme here w/ the lynxes. Gretzky for Wayne Gretzky; and Stanley for the Stanley Cup, but what about Bianca?
I am off next week and planning on driving to Seneca Park to check out the Eco center Renovations. If I can dig out that is I live in Buffalo and can currently not see my neighbor's house.
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Really hoping that the new Eco center will focus more on species that live in or around the genesee river. I know that is what the genesee trail is for but could be an amazing idea for an expansion of the genesee trail!
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On my last visit I noticed that one of the old cages across from the red pandas had been removed. (The one on the right of the current red-tailed hawk cage.)
@reptile fan12 it would be appreciated if you post all your thoughts together in one larger post instead of clogging up the thread with numerous smaller posts 
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fossa and sifakas are going to be included in the tropics complex. Komodo dragons might not be a part of the plan (limited space) and might be replaced by Asian water monitors instead.
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IndianRhino, I’m new here so I’ll try to next time, OK?@reptile fan12 it would be appreciated if you post all your thoughts together in one larger post instead of clogging up the thread with numerous smaller posts
We try not to post rumors / speculation here, especially in the news threads, as it can confuse readers and potentially upset the zoos' staff.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the forum, read other/older threads, etc
You can learn a lot by seeing how others post.
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I have but I’m going to try my best to do a little bit better. Happy holidays!Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the forum, read other/older threads, etc
Thanks, you too!
The zoo has announced that their male Masai giraffe Parker has died after being found dead in an exhibit gate.
https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-conten...Park-Zoo-Announces-Death-of-Masai-Giraffe.pdf
https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-conten...Park-Zoo-Announces-Death-of-Masai-Giraffe.pdf
Some concept art for the upcoming Tropics Center and Aquarium complex have been revealed.
https://www.whec.com/top-news/new-renderings-for-exhibits-and-renovations-coming-to-seneca-park-zoo/
https://www.whec.com/top-news/new-renderings-for-exhibits-and-renovations-coming-to-seneca-park-zoo/
On June 26th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) white-headed buffalo weaver named Lu-Lu hatched on October 30th, 2022, and is now on exhibit in the Savannah Building.
Who is Lu-Lu? Lu-Lu is the white–headed Buffalo weaver hatched here on October 30, 2022. She stole our hearts during her hand rearing and weaning phases.... | By Seneca Park Zoo | Facebook
Who is Lu-Lu? Lu-Lu is the white–headed Buffalo weaver hatched here on October 30, 2022. She stole our hearts during her hand rearing and weaning phases.... | By Seneca Park Zoo | Facebook
Iggy, the Masai Giraffe, is pregnant and due with her second calf in October 2023. The sire of the calf is the late Parker who passed away earlier this year.
Seneca Park Zoo giraffe Iggy is pregnant with her second calf
Seneca Park Zoo giraffe Iggy is pregnant with her second calf
On August 24th, the zoo announced that the other snowy owl, who is now named Luna, is now on exhibit. Also on August 24th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) snowy owl (Luna's mother) passed away due to natural causes.
Seneca Park Zoo - Stop by the snowy owl habitat in the...
On August 25th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) California sea lion named Gunni/Gunnison from the Denver Zoo in Colorado and is now on exhibit.
California Sea Lion Gunni Arrive from Denver Zoo - August 2023 - Training with Curator Kellee | Exciting news at the Zoo - meet Gunni (pronounced Gunny)!! Short for Gunnison, Gunni came to us this week from fellow The Association of Zoos and... | By Seneca Park Zoo | Facebook
Seneca Park Zoo to Care for Denver Zoo Sea Lion 'Gunni' While Construction On New Habitat Occurs | Seneca Park Zoo
Masai Giraffe Update
A new bull has arrived, following Parker’s death in February:
https://13wham.com/news/local/seneca-park-zoo-welcomes-new-giraffe-from-ohio
Monroe County announced the zoo added a two-year-old male, known as JD, to its giraffe tower. JD was transferred from The Wilds Safari Park in Cumberland, Ohio based on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
A young female, Kipenzi, has an inoperable tumour:
https://13wham.com/news/local/seneca-park-zoo-giraffe-diagnosed-with-cancer-kipenzi
“Unfortunately, this tumor will grow to a point that it causes severe pain in her jaw and prevents her from being able to eat. If we are seeing signs that Kipenzi is in pain and medications are not helping her, then we will have to make the difficult decision for euthanasia to prevent her from suffering.”
A new bull has arrived, following Parker’s death in February:
https://13wham.com/news/local/seneca-park-zoo-welcomes-new-giraffe-from-ohio
Monroe County announced the zoo added a two-year-old male, known as JD, to its giraffe tower. JD was transferred from The Wilds Safari Park in Cumberland, Ohio based on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
A young female, Kipenzi, has an inoperable tumour:
https://13wham.com/news/local/seneca-park-zoo-giraffe-diagnosed-with-cancer-kipenzi
“Unfortunately, this tumor will grow to a point that it causes severe pain in her jaw and prevents her from being able to eat. If we are seeing signs that Kipenzi is in pain and medications are not helping her, then we will have to make the difficult decision for euthanasia to prevent her from suffering.”
On October 25th, the zoo announced that one of their keepers, Kevin Blakely, passed away. He was known locally as "The Penguin Guy" due to dedicating the last decade to the facility's African penguin colony.
Seneca Park Zoo - The Zoo mourns the loss of our beloved...
In Memory of Zoo Keeper Kevin Blakely | Seneca Park Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo - The Zoo mourns the loss of our beloved...
In Memory of Zoo Keeper Kevin Blakely | Seneca Park Zoo
On November 17th, the zoo announced that Kipenzi is pregnant with an expected calf in the winter. It was also announced that (1.0) Masai giraffe named Olmstead will stay at the zoo.
Seneca Park Zoo - This past summer, we shared the...
https://senecaparkzoo.org/wp-conten...iraffe-Veterinarian-Update-11.17.23-final.pdf