Toronto Zoo Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2023

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Ah, I understand now. I guess just seeing so many small empty exhibits may seem like a big deal, but in the grand scheme of things, the zoo still has a ton of animals. It'll be cool to see the zoo go into full conservation mode, and hopefully with more of an emphasis on that we'll get more baby animals from endangered species!
 
Any idea if Ralph is here to breed or just hold? Just wondering since he is young and I’m not sure how old the girls are.
 
I am so disappointed in the arrival of Ralph. I want the watusi gone. The zoo is wasting a massive exhibit it could better use for a conservation species with an SSP. But no we are keeping domesticate cattle. I was so close to my dream... down to two and they were the oldest two we had. Now we are resetting the clock with a 2 year old. Ugh guess I can cross another zoo dream off my list. Yes Im being overly dramatic but my disappointment is real.
 
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I am so disappointed in the arrival of Ralph. I want the watusi gone. The zoo is wasting a massive exhibit it could better use for a conservation species with an SSP. But no we are keeping domesticate cattle. I was so close to my dream... down to two and they were the oldest two we had. Now we are resetting the clock with a 2 year old. Ugh guess I can cross another zoo dream off my list. Yes Im being overly dramatic but my disappointment is real.
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I don’t think you are being dramatic @TZFan - not at all! With the recent departure of our last Wildebeest, I quickly started pondering the possibilities (whether it be increased breeding or the acquisition of a new species) for two large exhibits within the savanna. Canadian held, endangered species with an SSP like Addax or Scimitar-Horned Oryx (the great return!) would look great in those spaces.

I understand the zoo is in a big transition phase, but the acquisition of a domestic species signaling further years of holding them is not the best message to send to passionate zoo fans like us. If they were mixed with others, I don’t think any of us would really care, but the fact that they take up a sizable space, a newer barn, and hold zero conservation value really stings.

Having said that, there is still a lot to be excited for when it comes to new individual animals, births, and exhibit developments! The current leadership team are world class, and having just wrapped a 6 zoo visit across 4 European countries, including the magnificent Zurich, I am confident that the TZ is in the right hands.
 
Oh @animalman0341, I was being dramatic. You didnt read the four different drafts I had venting before I went with that one. Lol. I mean something is better than an empty exhibit but yeah I want addax more than any other hoofstock we could get other than gemsbok (and even that depends on the day you ask me). Im going to sulk for a little and then move on with my life.
 
I do agree that it's a bit "normal", but it may still have some merit in the future given the fact that it will be right next to the foraging farm, and could be a good opportunity for education about sustainable farming. But I could totally see a second species being introduced for the SSP, perhaps a species with connections to agriculture or livestock as well.
 
Straw coloured fruit bat pup, Jesse, has now been introduced to the main exhibit with the females and he is being introduced to the adult males one at a time. The other two pups born around his birth were female and are named Poppy and Piper.
 
The zoo listed their golden lion tamarins and it appears that mom Claire and dad Dolce have likely passed. They were on the upper end so its very unlikely they were transferred out. Living in two groups are Dave, Kat, Carrie, Dill and Pickles. Since they are all siblings my guess is the zoo will be dispersing most of them and keeping back 1 (maybe both girls) to breed with a new mate. Their genetics are extremely high thanks to Claire. It will be nice to welcome another generation from Claire's line because it stretches 4-5 generations at the zoo thus far.
 
I saw two juvenile Southern Ground Hornbills, currently how many of Southern Ground Hornbills are in the Zoo?
 
@StellarChaser, we have parents Biko and Catelynn, their newest chick, older probably sister (based on the Game of Thrones character but I dont think they are certain) Gilly and older brother Drogo in the kudu exhibit. Then in the old porc exhibit are eldest brothers Bran and Tyrion. I did the chicks from youngest to eldest. So @hyena142 is correct, there are 7 Southern ground hornbills (4.2.2). Biko and Catelynn have three older daughters too Arya, Sansa and Olenna who have since left the zoo. They are a fantastic pair with 8 surviving chicks.
 
There is a new capybara in the mayan temple ruins named Tootsie (or tutsi, don't know spelling). It is being introduced to the current capybara now. It is a female, so there is always a chance of breeding with the current male.
 
This is very interesting news, I think we all figured that Diego would be our last capy and that they were quietly phasing out the species as the Temple Ruin prepares to undergo big changes to focus more on the jaguars and flamingos. I'm glad to see the species will be sticking around, capys are great crowd pleasers. As for future breeding, I dunno about that. Diego's pretty old, I wouldn't be surprised if he was past his overdue date. She could just be a buddy brought in to give him company in his golden years. I'd be very happy to be proven wrong though.
 
Hate to put a damper on the dreams of baby capies but there will not be any. Diego was neutered while he was still living with his brother Pablo. The new female will just be his companion. And Diego isnt ancient, but hes not a spring chicken either. He's 10. He could be around another decade. He could also go at any time. But still nice we have another capy to help make the Temple feel less empty.
 
Right, I thought I remembered he was neutered but I figured I could've been thinking of someone else. It's still nice we have two again, with the macaws moved into the pavilion (at least for this year) it'll be nice to have a fresh face in that exhibit.
 
Yeah there is a new sloth on the way. She is a 7 year old female from the Montreal Biodome. She isn't very valuable so I wouldnt be counting on a male arriving for breeding any time soon, if at all. Not impossible just highly unlikely. No clue what her name is.
 
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