Jungle Man
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A baby red flanked duiker was born at the zoo on April 5th to first time parents Rufus and Ruby. He has been named Rooi.
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JurassicMax
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On St. Patrick's day a male bactrian camel was born, he was given the name Liam. He is the fourth baby of male Gobi and female Zasu.
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Instagram of Idaho Falls Zoo (18/03/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiRI9cHi8W/
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Instagram of Idaho Falls Zoo (18/03/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiRI9cHi8W/
A couple weeks ago, Penguin Cove unveiled some renovations, such as an up-close viewing window and more conservation-oriented signage.
Updated exhibit gets visitors up close with penguins at the zoo - East Idaho News
Updated exhibit gets visitors up close with penguins at the zoo - East Idaho News
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For the second time in the history of Idaho Falls zoo, red panda cubs were born! On the first of July two female cubs were discovered, parents are female Linda and Male Marvin!
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Instagram of Idaho Falls Zoo (11/08/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CScIx56laLp/
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Instagram of Idaho Falls Zoo (11/08/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CScIx56laLp/
Female Amur tiger Eloise (born in Milwaukee) has arrived from the Oregon Zoo. 
Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger - Local News 8
Idaho Falls Zoo welcomes new tiger - Local News 8
Red panda cub update:
The red panda cubs have been sexed as two females and been named Paprika and Saffron.
Idaho Falls Zoo names two new red panda cubs
The red panda cubs have been sexed as two females and been named Paprika and Saffron.
Idaho Falls Zoo names two new red panda cubs
JurassicMax
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He will leave the zoo next week, he will go to Scovill Zoo in Decatur.
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Instagram of Idaho Falls Zoo (01/10/2021) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUd0kd8BFUe/
Other news from 2021:
On March 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) red panda named Marvin has been reacquired from Zoo Knoxville.
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On April 8th, the zoo announced the passing of their 18-year-old (0.1) Amur tiger Basha due to old age.
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On May 9th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) red-crowned crane was born on May 5th.
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On June 11th, the zoo announced that their sloth bear cubs are moving to the Sunset Zoo in Kansas on June 14th.
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On June 25th, the zoo announced that its animal care curator has retired after working 20 years (11 of which was spent at the zoo).
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On August 10th, the zoo announced the passing of their 24-year-old (1.0) llama named Francis due to humane euthanization over problems with old age.
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On September 16th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) Chilean flamingo was born on September 8th.
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On March 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) red panda named Marvin has been reacquired from Zoo Knoxville.
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On April 8th, the zoo announced the passing of their 18-year-old (0.1) Amur tiger Basha due to old age.
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On May 9th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) red-crowned crane was born on May 5th.
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On June 11th, the zoo announced that their sloth bear cubs are moving to the Sunset Zoo in Kansas on June 14th.
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On June 25th, the zoo announced that its animal care curator has retired after working 20 years (11 of which was spent at the zoo).
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On August 10th, the zoo announced the passing of their 24-year-old (1.0) llama named Francis due to humane euthanization over problems with old age.
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On September 16th, the zoo announced a (0.0.1) Chilean flamingo was born on September 8th.
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On November 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Sardinian donkey named Jenny has passed away after a sudden break in colic. She was 29 years old and passed away in the week of October 24th-30th.
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On December 7th, the zoo announced that their veterinarian for 30+ years has retired in late November.
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On December 8th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) Amur tiger named Eloise from an undisclosed location.
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On December 8th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) Amur tiger named Eloise from an undisclosed location.
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On December 29th, the zoo announced that the zoo's first red panda born at the zoo, a (1.0) named Marvin, has passed away. It is not known how he died, as no cause was found.
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On January 26th, 2022, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African penguin named Luna was born.
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A male Sloth bear has been born:
Idaho Falls Zoo Announces Birth of Male Sloth Bear | idahofallsmagazine.com
An adorable male sloth bear cub was born the week before Thanksgiving 2021.
This is the sixth cub born to parents Priya and Mick. In honor of dad, Mick, the cub has been named “Jagger” and this little fella has some adorable moves!
The bears will alternate time on exhibit when the Idaho Falls Zoo opens in April.
Idaho Falls Zoo Announces Birth of Male Sloth Bear | idahofallsmagazine.com
An adorable male sloth bear cub was born the week before Thanksgiving 2021.
This is the sixth cub born to parents Priya and Mick. In honor of dad, Mick, the cub has been named “Jagger” and this little fella has some adorable moves!
The bears will alternate time on exhibit when the Idaho Falls Zoo opens in April.
On March 14th, it was reported that a (1.0) red-flanked duiker named Ron was born in December 2021.
Idaho Falls Zoo opening next month and here's what's new - East Idaho News
Idaho Falls Zoo opening next month and here's what's new - East Idaho News
Cotton-top tamarin birth:
Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of cotton-top tamarin - Local News 8
Ash was born to parents Tunda and Chad on March 11, and the zoo said this is the first successful birth for the pair.
Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of cotton-top tamarin - Local News 8
Ash was born to parents Tunda and Chad on March 11, and the zoo said this is the first successful birth for the pair.
On April 19th, the zoo announced that due to avian influenza, the zoo removed the waterfowl feeder machine near the pond, as well as relocated some birds to exhibits with covered shelter or off-exhibit entirely.
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A piece of 2021 news I did not mention:
On November 30th, it was announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Finnegan was transferred to the Scovill Zoo in Illinois.
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On November 30th, it was announced that a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Finnegan was transferred to the Scovill Zoo in Illinois.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1047549789153365
On May 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African penguin named Makena passed away on April 18th due to a rapid deterioration of health. She was 16 years old.
The zoo also announced that a (0.1) tundra swan named Blanche and a (1.0) roseate spoonbill passed away at age 31 (which made her the oldest tundra swan in the AZA at the time of her passing) and 21 respectively.
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The zoo also announced that a (0.1) tundra swan named Blanche and a (1.0) roseate spoonbill passed away at age 31 (which made her the oldest tundra swan in the AZA at the time of her passing) and 21 respectively.
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On May 18th, the zoo announced that due to water conservancy concerns, they have decided to drain pools in certain exhibits that were used for aesthetic purposes.
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On May 19th, the zoo announced that due to more cases of avian influenza popping up in Idaho, the facility has decided to move their flamingos, peacocks, guineafowl, and some waterfowl species have been moved off-exhibit, while modifications like extra netting, shade sails, and other measures have been added to keep wild birds out of the exhibits.
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