Other news in 2021:
On January 5th, the zoo announced in time for its grand reopening, it had acquired an (
0.0.1) American beaver, (
0.0.2) wallabies, a (
0.0.1) iguana, and a (
0.0.1) parrot (species names not described). The zoo also has a (
0.0.1) elk that was born in the Summer of 2020.
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On January 15th, the zoo officially opened its new mountain lion exhibit for public viewing.
On January 25th, the zoo announced that some of its exhibits have received new signage, such as with the Swainson's hawk.
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On April 5th, the zoo announced that its (
1.0) red fox named Rhett has passed away at age 16.
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On April 29th, the zoo announced that its (
0.1) bobcat named Cutter has passed away at age 20.
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On June 19th, the zoo announced that it has acquired a (
1.0) raccoon named Billy as part of their Animal Ambassador Program.
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On July 1st, the zoo announced they have temporarily acquired (
0.1.1) American black bears named Tiny and Winnie, as well as a (
1.0) mountain lion named Rocky from the Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo, New Mexico due to exhibit renovations.
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On July 9th, it was reported that one of the American black bears, Winnie, found a hole in the chain-link fence which she used to escape her temporary enclosure. Winnie climbed on top of her exhibit, where she was safely removed and put back inside her enclosure.
Watch: Bear escapes habitat at New Mexico zoo, climbs to top of enclosure - UPI.com
On September 7th, it was reported that the USDA has cited the zoo for several animal welfare violations, due to an investigation by PETA. One citation is of a longhorn steer who has overgrown hooves and the zoo has not been able to groom said steer in a significant amount of time. The steer is now in private hands.
Citations issued at Roswell zoo for animal treatment | KRQE News 13
On September 15th, it was announced that the mountain lion and American black bears have been transferred back to the Alameda Park Zoo.
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On November 20th, it was reported that renovations of the zoo pond have been completed and the pond will be available for people to fish and enjoy some time in 2022.
Completion of zoo pond renovations celebrated | Roswell Daily Record
On December 13th, it was reported that the oldest horse from the zoo's carousel has been restored and is now on display at the Roswell Public Library.
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/spring-river-zoo-restores-first-horse-from-roswell-carousel/
On December 15th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (
3.0) capybara from Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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