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[okapikpr]

The Turtle Back Zoo to open a new gibbon exhibit.

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo prepares for arrival of Gibbons apes - NJ.com

zaphod1313, what species of gibbon will be exhibited?

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

Mueller's gibbons ex wild.

 

[Zebraduiker]

Female Okapi born at Stuttgart Zoo, march 25. They now have 8 okapis, the two breeding bulls, three females and three calfs, two bulls and now a female. The bulls will be send to Leipzig and Rotterdam in the next time.

 

[gerenuk]

Zoo planning to build sea lion exhibit in the near distant future.

Essex County Executive DiVencenzo Jr. unveils plan to bring sea lions to Turtle Back Zoo | NJ.com

 

[Arizona Docent]

The zoo is building a new big cat complex. The first link is an older article discussing the application for the exhibit to the township. But I included it because it has more details and includes plan diagrams. The second link is a newer article stating they have broken ground.

Turtle Back Zoo to Get 'Big Cats,' Adventure Course - West Orange, NJ Patch

County Breaks Ground for 'Big Cat' Exhibit - West Orange, NJ Patch

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

This year, Turtleback Zoo will celebrate 50 years.
Turtleback Zoo Marks 50 Years in 2013 - Maplewood, NJ Patch

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A female Snow Leopard has arrived for breeding.
West Orange Turtleback Zoo Now Has A Pair of Snow Leopards - West Orange NJ News - The Alternative Press

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Turtle Back Zoo expansion, bond rating top DiVincenzo State of the County agenda | NJ.com

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Zoo fundraiser again pairs pals Christie and DiVincenzo, irks Dems | NJ.com

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Dinosaur Playground opens at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange | NJ.com

 

[TZFan]

Wiggy the zoos 23 year old male sea lion died in December. The necropsy revealed spinal cord trauma and irreversable paralysis.

Turtle Back Zoo star sea lion 'Wiggy' dies at age 23, suffered spinal problems | NJ.com

 

[vogelcommando]

Porcupine born :
Turtle Back Zoo Welcomes Baby Porcupine Just in Time for Mother?s Day - ZooBorns

 

[Milwaukee Man]

A three acre giraffe habitat, which will also be home to antelope and ostrich, was announced for the future.

Giraffes Are Coming to Turtle Back Zoo! - The Village GreenThe Village Green

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Three giraffes, Milo, Kamau, and Lincoln, have arrived and are settling in well.

Turtle Back Zoo's Giraffes 'Doing Well' In West Orange | Patch

 

[TZFan]

The younger giraffe boys have now been joined by Greenville's Walter who has gone back to his birth name Hodari.

Turtle Back Zoo welcomes 4 giraffes - Arts and Entertainment - NorthJersey.com

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Solnce the Amur leopard has died.

Turtle Back Zoo Mourns Passing Of Rare Amur Leopard In West...

 

[Zooplantman]

$2M Sea Turtle Recovery Center Planned For Turtle Back Zoo...

 

[Milwaukee Man]

The prairie dog exhibit has been reopened after renovations. The improvements include glass walls, a tunnel through the exhibit for visitors, and more.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/articles/prairie-dog-exhibit-at-turtle-back-zoo-reopens-wi-2

 

[Gulo gulo]

Sea Turtle Recovery Center is framed and roof work has started. Zoo also announced Lions are coming next year. This Zoo is not slowing down.

 

[Giant Panda]

The zoo is embarking on a $5.9m investment campaign expected to include new hyena and condor exhibits.
Turtle Back Zoo in N.J. Will Get $5.9M Facelift, New Exhibits: Officials