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Does the chimpanzee exhibit provide adequate climbing opportunities? I was under the impression it didn’t, but maybe I am misremembering.

I posted this photo of the exhibit in the gallery:

I saw nothing to indicate the chimps don't have access to the trees in the exhibit, however I don't know how often they use them either. There are some other climbing structures available, and while it isn't necessarily a lot chimps are nowhere near as arboreal as, say, orangutans.

 

[ZooElephantMan]

I posted this photo of the exhibit in the gallery:

I saw nothing to indicate the chimps don't have access to the trees in the exhibit, however I don't know how often they use them either. There are some other climbing structures available, and while it isn't necessarily a lot chimps are nowhere near as arboreal as, say, orangutans.

That’s good to see, although I’ve also always thought that barrier is really annoying for sight lines. I understand it’s probably there for safety reasons, but the exhibit would look so much better if it just relied on the moat.

 

[Smaggledagle]

2 Pieces of 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On June 6th, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred their (0.2) cheetahs named Nyah and Zuri to the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia in exchange for (2.0) cheetahs named Max and Sam.*

A baby Eurasian Owl has hatched.
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On July 3rd, the zoo announced that the owl was sexed as (1.0) and named Alexi.

https://www.facebook.com/southwicks...mG2YfJyS4kJfQS37urA4WUmPvX99fpn7Pnf8cWNPwisWl

* Information given by @animallover2011 in the North American Cheetah Population thread (Page 5 Post #92).
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On September 6th, the zoo announced that a grivet was born which is on exhibit.

https://www.facebook.com/southwicks...R17LAAYhn4obhms34SjUYcrR8efxnyKUcTFGY5sxRC3Xl

 

[sylviflori]

Southwick's Zoo is apparently non-profit, but commercialization is still another downside of this place.

Southwick’s Zoo is for profit. The separate entity Earth Limited operates onsite and is a non-profit. It is a confusing marriage.

 

[sylviflori]

I posted this photo of the exhibit in the gallery:

I saw nothing to indicate the chimps don't have access to the trees in the exhibit, however I don't know how often they use them either. There are some other climbing structures available, and while it isn't necessarily a lot chimps are nowhere near as arboreal as, say, orangutans.

The chimps do not have access to the trees. Only the deadwood structure for climbing.

 

[Smaggledagle]

On October 14th, the zoo announced that another grivet was born.

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On January 17th, 2025, the zoo announced that a red kangaroo was born.

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On March 15th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) Reeve's muntjac to the Capron Park Zoo in Massachusetts.

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On March 27th, it was reported that the zoo's former President, Dr. Peter Brewer, retired and hired a new President, Cindy Brewer-Lavoie, who started the job on January 1st*.

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MORE THAN A ZOO – Rod Lee

On April 19th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) Cape genet named Inky/Inkwenkwezi, which is now on display in the Rainforest Room (previously called the Reptile Room).

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On April 22nd, it was reported that the zoo is currently constructing a new exhibit for gibbons (species not specified).

This website is unavailable in your location. – Boston 25 News

On April 28th, the zoo announced they renovated the Eurasian eagle owl exhibit, which added new perches, stumps, and a swing to the enclosure.

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* Nothing to do with news itself, but at the bottom of the same article it says that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Yes that one) bought several animals from the facility, though a date was not given. Is there any more information out there?

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A trio of cheetah cubs was born in early May. This was the first litter for their mom and she rejected them, so they’re being hand-raised.

Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon welcomes three new cheetah cubs

 

[Smaggledagle]

Piece of Late April / May 2025 News Not Mentioned:

On April 29th, the zoo announced they acquired an American alligator (hatchling), which is on display in the Rainforest Room.

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On May 6th, the zoo announced that a black-capped capuchin monkey and a grivet monkey were born, which are on exhibit.

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On May 18th, the zoo announced that a North American porcupine was born, which is on exhibit.

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Spoiler: Captive Breeding/Release News

On July 17th, the zoo announced they bred and transferred a trumpeter swan to another unspecified facility, which was released into the wilds of Oregon sometime in 2024.

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On June 26th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 Chilean flamingos, which are on exhibit.

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On July 17th, it was announced that the zoo will open the new EARTH Connection Center education building sometime in September.

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On July 21st, the zoo announced they shut down the Skyfari Sky Ride due to a mechanical issue mid-operation, though all guests were evacuated safely.

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On April 22nd, it was reported that the zoo is currently constructing a new exhibit for gibbons (species not specified).

This website is unavailable in your location. – Boston 25 News

On August 1st, the zoo opened the new exhibit for their lar gibbons to the public.

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[Nile Hippo Expert]

Female giraffe calf born yesterday.
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[MOG2012]

Due to the zoo’s confusing layout, is there an optimal path to go through to see all animals (except elk)