Other news from 2021 that hasn't been covered yet:
On February 2nd, the zoo officially announced that they have acquired a (
1.0) sand cat named Simba for breeding purposes.
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On February 18th, the zoo announced that the baby giant anteater was a male. On March 8th, he was officially named Avery.
Anteater Gender Reveal
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On February 25th, the zoo announced that they have acquired a (
1.0) snow leopard named Sabu from the Bronx Zoo. The zoo also mentions it is parting ways with its other male snow leopard, Tashi, as he will be going to the Sedgwick County Zoo.
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On April 21st, the zoo announced the death of a 19-year-old (
0.1) African lion named Obadiah due to declining health. She was humanely euthanized on April 20th.
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On April 27th, the zoo announced the newest deputy director for the zoo, Laura Matthews.
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On May 13th, the zoo announced the names of the 3 baby sand cats; Billy, Jimmy, and Robby.
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On May 14th, the zoo announced the death of a 10-year-old (
0.1) Amur tiger named Diana. She passed away during a physical exam, although her exact cause is unknown.
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On June 12th, the zoo officially announced that their bat house has reopened to the public.
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On June 25th, the zoo announced the birth of a (
0.0.1) Mangellic penguin. The chick was born on May 21st.
Baby penguin hatched at Zoo Boise
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