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[TZFan]

Jesse, oldest male giraffe in the herd, is starting to experience health issues. The zoo is helping him the best they can before the inevitable day arrives.

Topeka Zoo's patriarch giraffe receiving end-of-life care | CJOnline.com

 

[TZFan]

Sumatran tigers Jingga and Rojo are expecting a litter of 2 -3 cubs in early May.

Topeka Zoo Announces Pregnancy of Rare Sumatran Tiger

 

[TZFan]

The zoo has its birth plan in place for the expeded tiger cubs. They could arrive any time now.

Topeka Zoo prepares for tiger cubs' delivery | CJOnline.com

 

[TZFan]

The tiger triplets have arrived. They were born May 4th and all are nursing and appearing to do well. Access to the tigers will be restricted for the next two weeks as the family bonds.

Topeka Zoo Makes Room For Three Baby Tiger Cubs

 

[TZFan]

Black bears JD and Katie will be heading to another zoo due to JD's aggression towards the zoos 19 year old females Peek and Sneak. They will try to find young replacements.

Two black bears to leave Topeka Zoo on Tuesday | CJOnline.com

 

[vogelcommando]

Another article about the Sumatran tiger-triplet :
First Look at Topeka Zoo's Tiger Cubs - ZooBorns

 

[TZFan]

All three tiger cubs are females. They are receiving supplemental feedings because Jingga has irratated mammary glands making nursing more difficult. Hopefully the medicine will resolve the problem and keepers can back off again.

Zoo confirms all 3 tiger cubs female | Kansas First News

 

[TZFan]

The tiger cubs are all doing well and Jingga is back nursing them herself.

Tiger Tuesday | Topeka Zoo's 3 Cubs Top 8-Pound Mark

 

[vogelcommando]

Another up-date of the Tiger-cubs :
UPDATE: Topeka's Tiger Cubs Outgrow the Baby Scale! - ZooBorns

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

4 Trumpeter Swans cygnets hatched recently, and are on display.
It's Baby Season! Topeka Zoo Welcomes New Trumpeter Swans
An orphaned American Black Bear named Independence ("Indie" for short) from Oregon arrived at Topeka about a month ago.
Abandoned Bear Cub Finds Home In Topeka Zoo

 

[TZFan]

Giraffe fans are being told to get ready for the passing of Jesse. His health is failing and that sad day is approaching.

Giraffe at Topeka Zoo, oldest in North America, nearing death | CJOnline.com

 

[TZFan]

And that sad day was apparently today (July 16th). Jesse was put down.

Zoo says Goodbye to Jesse | Kansas First News

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

An Addra Gazelle broke its own neck and died after beating his head repeatedly against a gate.
Rare Gazelle Breaks Own Neck, Dies at Topeka Zoo - ABC News

 

[vogelcommando]

Greater Malayan chevrotain born at Topeka :
Sharpie-Sized Baby at Topeka Zoo - ZooBorns

 

[TZFan]

A baby sloth was born Nov 28th and is now on display with mom Jackie and dad Mocha.

Baby sloth released with mom to Topeka Zoo's Tropical Rainforest | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

[TZFan]

Gorilla, Tiffany, briefly escaped after a door was left open. She had a little adventure and was lured back in. She was never in a public area.

Gorilla briefly slips from cage at Topeka Zoo | KSN-TV

 

[vogelcommando]

Hoffmann's two-toed sloth born :
Baby Sloth Takin? It Easy at Topeka Zoo - ZooBorns

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Topeka Zoo puts elephants as top priority for sales tax funds | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Topeka Zoo bear dies during spinal surgery | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A female Reticulated Giraffe named Abiquiu has arrived in Topeka.
Topeka Zoo welcomes new giraffe