zoocentral
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The Aviary is scheduled to receive a breeding flock of 2.2 red-breasted geese. The males are from the Sedgwick County Zoo and the females are from the Woodland Park Zoo.
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Where did you get this information from?
zoocentral
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From a keeper!
On July 17th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Cuban grassquits which are now on display in the South American Pavillion.
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On July 30th, the zoo announced they acquired 2+ wattled jacanas a few weeks prior which are on display in the Kennecott Wetlands Experience area.
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On September 7th, the zoo unveiled a new statue in honor of Andy N. Condor which is located near the entrance of the facility.
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Tracy Aviary unveiling new sculpture in honor of Andy N. Condor
On September 10th, the zoo announced they named the flamingos Banjo and Kazooie.
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On September 21st, it was announced that the zoo will acquire 3 American white pelicans named Itty, Oscar, and Scuttles, as well as a green heron named Hue from the Iowa Bird Rehabilitation in Iowa in the future.
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On October 29th, the zoo announced their (0.1) pink pigeon named Pink (who was the oldest of its species in human care) passed away at age 26.
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On November 11th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) American avocet after deeming it non-releaseable which will be on display in the Kennecott Wetlands Exhibit in the near future.
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zoocentral
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An exciting return of this species to the facility and a great addition to the AZA's population: I believe this makes 15 individuals at 6 AZA institutions.
Really, is this wader bird soo overlooked in North American zoos?
zoocentral
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They really are; a captive population was never really established so most (if not all) within the AZA are rescues.
Then it is high time AZA start a North American wader bird program for ex situ breeding.
I agree with you wholeheartedly, but the problem is the Migratory Bird Act.
What exactly within this Act precludes any ex situ conservation activities and conservation breeding and/or application of captive-breeding and animal collection initiatives?
to be fair it is a more common species...
Maybe someone within the industry who also works with waterfowl and wading birds could correct me but I believe there are birds protected by the MBTA that are bred within AZA zoos such as whistling ducks, scarlet ibises, and roseate spoonbills.
It could also be argued that the US’s stringent protections could be a reason why these birds wouldn’t need a breeding program.
It could also be argued that the US’s stringent protections could be a reason why these birds wouldn’t need a breeding program.
Aardwolf
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AZA facilities actually enjoy some exemptions from the MBTA - for example, an AZA institution does not require MBTA paperwork to send a bird to another AZA facility (there's an entire crazy flow chart about what permits you need for moving birds between rehabbers, exempt facilities, non-exempt facilities, etc). One of the trickier challenges in sourcing wild-born shorebirds is getting them from rehabbers in the first place. It comes down to the individual rehabber's philosophy, and I've heard of some which have opted to have birds euthanized when they are deemed non-releasable rather than place them in zoos or aquariums.
zoocentral
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Update from Today's Visit:
Treasures of the Rainforest:
Treasures of the Rainforest:
- A green-naped pheasant-pigeon (Otidiphaps nobilis) has hatched and recently fledged. It is now on-exhibit. This is the dam's fourth chick and second with this male.
- Aviary staff are currently incubating two kea (Nestor notabilis) eggs. The sire of the clutch is three-year-old Tahi and the dam is three-year-old Ora. If fertile, the eggs are expected to hatch between February 20 and March 6 of this year. This pair has not yet produced offspring.
zoocentral
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Update from Today's Visit:
South American Pavilion (Brooder/Incubation Rooms):
South American Pavilion (Brooder/Incubation Rooms):
- At around 3 P.M. yesterday (March 1), a kea (Nestor notabilis) chick hatched. The clutch of two eggs were from sire Tahi (3) and dam Ora (3). Unfortunately, the second chick died in its egg. This is the first chick for the pair and is being hand-reared by Aviary staff. I was fortunate enough to watch some of the chick's first feedings today (see photos).
- Aviary staff are incubating two Guam kingfisher (Todiramphus cinnamominus) eggs that were laid on 2/6/2025. If fertile, their hatch window is between 2/27 and 3/6.
