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Zoofan15 said:
Zoo plans to acquire Cotton-top tamarin:

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Visitors to a popular Sydney zoo will soon be closer than ever to some of the planet’s smallest – and cutest – primates, after plans were revealed for a new enclosure and boardwalk.
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Whereabouts in the zoo will this be? I'm not aware of any space large enough for this, unless they're planning on building this new enclosure in the place of one of their current enclosures.
 
I know this isn't really news like the forum suggests posting, but does anyone know what happened to the Spider Monkey?

I went on their opening weekend and on Primate Boulevard I remember 5 exhibits. The Chimps and Baboons haven't moved but I remember the Capuchins were in the now Capybara exhibit, and Spider Monkeys were in the enclosure the Capuchins are currently housed. There was something between the Baboons and the now Capybara enclosure.
 
Jambo said:
Whereabouts in the zoo will this be? I'm not aware of any space large enough for this, unless they're planning on building this new enclosure in the place of one of their current enclosures.
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Don't they have all that space behind the restaurant and the now Camel enclosure? Surely the boardwalk would get renovated to add new pathways and loops for further species to move in
 
AreOhAreWhy said:
I know this isn't really news like the forum suggests posting, but does anyone know what happened to the Spider Monkey?

I went on their opening weekend and on Primate Boulevard I remember 5 exhibits. The Chimps and Baboons haven't moved but I remember the Capuchins were in the now Capybara exhibit, and Spider Monkeys were in the enclosure the Capuchins are currently housed. There was something between the Baboons and the now Capybara enclosure.
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They have been sent to another facility, not sure which though.
 
AreOhAreWhy said:
Don't they have all that space behind the restaurant and the now Camel enclosure? Surely the boardwalk would get renovated to add new pathways and loops for further species to move in
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A new capybara exhibit is being developed in this general vicinity, although not behind the restaurant - next to the camels and across from the tigers and otters.
 
Female Spotted Hyena Arrives

Sydney Zoo now have a female Spotted hyena!

Mahali has been transferred from Monarto Safari Park to join their male hyena, Etana:

0.1 Mahali (2020) Gamba x Forest
1.0 Etana (2013) Imported 2019

Etana’s siblings, Endesha and Enzi, have been transfered to Sydney Zoo.
 
Jambo said:
Hopefully it'll allow their current enclosure to hold a species of primate, which it's designed for.:p
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My one wish for Sydney Zoo is that hopefully within the next few years by:
- Adding new precincts and species with all the land they have behind the restaurant (Went in opening week so I don't remember how much space was behind the restaurant but was quite a bit; Would love to see new primates like gorillas and lemurs make their way out west)
- Start breeding programs across the zoo and expand some enclosures for it (Would love to see the lions breed and have a larger enclosure. It felt a little cramped within their pride rock exhibit)
 
AreOhAreWhy said:
My one wish for Sydney Zoo is that hopefully within the next few years by:
- Adding new precincts and species with all the land they have behind the restaurant (Went in opening week so I don't remember how much space was behind the restaurant but was quite a bit; Would love to see new primates like gorillas and lemurs make their way out west)
- Start breeding programs across the zoo and expand some enclosures for it (Would love to see the lions breed and have a larger enclosure. It felt a little cramped within their pride rock exhibit)
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Gorillas were on the cards initially, but not sure Taronga would be willing to give up some surplus males for a rival zoo.:p

Lemurs are more of a realistic option, especially for the soon to be vacant Capybara enclosure.

And unfortunate as it is, the male lions will probably be there until they pass. That could still be another decade away, so Sydney have plenty of time to consider whether they want to hold a breeding pride afterwards. The exhibits of suitable size for a breeding pair, plus cubs.
 
Jambo said:
Gorillas were on the cards initially, but not sure Taronga would be willing to give up some surplus males for a rival zoo.:p

Lemurs are more of a realistic option, especially for the soon-to-be vacant Capybara enclosure.

And unfortunate as it is, the male lions will probably be there until they pass. That could still be another decade away, so Sydney have plenty of time to consider whether they want to hold a breeding pride afterwards. The exhibits of suitable size for a breeding pair, plus cubs.
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Surely they could've got some gorillas from Melbourne? From when I went, there were quite a few.

Personally, I feel like the lion enclosure is a bit small for breeding, and would love for it to expand under the boardwalk if there is space. But also risks of climbing out exist as well. I really hope they decide soon whether they start breeding programs or not, especially for lions. As much as I hate competition, I really want to see both Taronga and Sydney have a thriving family of lions at both ends.
 
AreOhAreWhy said:
Surely they could've got some gorillas from Melbourne? From when I went, there were quite a few.

Personally, I feel like the lion enclosure is a bit small for breeding, and would love for it to expand under the boardwalk if there is space. But also risks of climbing out exist as well. I really hope they decide soon whether they start breeding programs or not, especially for lions. As much as I hate competition, I really want to see both Taronga and Sydney have a thriving family of lions at both ends.
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Melbourne only have three and are actually in need of more females at the moment.

I don't think there's the space for expanding their current Lion enclosure. I've seen much bigger prides in much smaller exhibits. Werribee's current breeding exhibit is rather small, and had eleven lions at one point!
 
Jambo said:
Gorillas were on the cards initially, but not sure Taronga would be willing to give up some surplus males for a rival zoo.:p

Lemurs are more of a realistic option, especially for the soon to be vacant Capybara enclosure.

And unfortunate as it is, the male lions will probably be there until they pass. That could still be another decade away, so Sydney have plenty of time to consider whether they want to hold a breeding pride afterwards. The exhibits of suitable size for a breeding pair, plus cubs.
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I think Taronga would gladly concede their surplus male Western lowland gorillas as it’d free up space and enable further breeding (they’d be the zoo in Sydney with baby gorillas). They’re planning a bachelor facility to manage these males; but by transferring them out, can give the breeding troop run of a larger area and breed with confidence future offspring can be a accomodate on site.

I was surprised to see Taronga refuse Sydney Zoo elephants when they opened as I was of the opinion it would achieve the same, but Luk Chai has since gone into the breeding placement we had all predicted for Putra Mas and Pathi Harn’s breeding application at Dubbo is obvious. Clearly there were plans beyond a rivalry between the zoos - further supported by the Taronga supplying them with lions etc.

Sydney Zoo will surely maintain a bachelor pride. The ratio of three males would have to be balanced out by a minimum of two lionesses (ideally three or more), which isn’t a number of adults they can accomodate.
 
Zoofan15 said:
I was surprised to see Taronga refuse Sydney Zoo elephants when they opened as I was of the opinion it would achieve the same, but Luk Chai has since gone into the breeding placement we had all predicted for Putra Mas and Pathi Harn’s breeding application at Dubbo is obvious. Clearly there were plans beyond a rivalry between the zoos - further supported by the Taronga supplying them with lions etc.
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Is Taronga planning to eventually send their elephants all to Dubbo, like Melbourne has to Werribee?
If so, they may not wish to send any to Sydney if long term that locks them in to being kept in a smaller city zoo.
 
The Sleepy Hippo said:
Is Taronga planning to eventually send their elephants all to Dubbo, like Melbourne has to Werribee?
If so, they may not wish to send any to Sydney if long term that locks them in to being kept in a smaller city zoo.
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That is the plan, but this hadn’t been decided when Sydney Zoo opened in 2019. Since then, Taronga’s elephant calf has died and the herd has been reduced to two cows (one a non viable breeder) and it’s clear building up a herd will be an uphill struggle - a contributing factor to the phase out.

Though a bull elephant needs a larger paddock than a cow, by virtue of being solitary/semi-social, they can be accommodated in smaller exhibits than what a matriarchal herd requires and therefore aren’t unsuitable for city zoos who can provide this.
 
Jambo said:
Melbourne only have three and are actually in need of more females at the moment.

I don't think there's the space for expanding their current Lion enclosure. I've seen much bigger prides in much smaller exhibits. Werribee's current breeding exhibit is rather small, and had eleven lions at one point!
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I swear I saw more at Melbourne.

To think of it, their enclosure was somewhat larger than I remember (going off of the map in the website)
 
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