The Wilds, as was already mentioned. Minneapolis no longer has the species, and I don't believe Miami does, either. Bronx is holding on to their three siblings. The Wilds has two young males that have been living with their sisters.
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The Wilds, as was already mentioned. Minneapolis no longer has the species, and I don't believe Miami does, either. Bronx is holding on to their three siblings. The Wilds has two young males that have been living with their sisters.
Thanks for everything. I suppose Granby Zoo might manage a link to EAZA/EEP better.
I want to say I read somewhere that the US dhole population was already related to (and descended from) the European population, so it is unlikely there is much genetic benefit to exporting some to Europe.
Do we have confirmation of this? It does seem very probable, but I suppose bringing some in from Europe would also be an option for Granby, seeing as any dholes would need to be imported anyways.
We don't have confirmation no, but Europe would be the only other option and I don't know if they'd go through with that; if they breed, there likely isn't anywhere to send offspring to.
Zoo adventures
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I found a list of the names of the zoo that house dhole. It is a 2017 list, so that means that some of these zoos do not house them anymore. They are mostly in Europe. Where to see Dholes
Ursus maritimus
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2024 update
South America
Africa
The new mandrill exhibit is taking shape right next to the outdoor gorilla exhibit. It's bigger than I thought but I couldn't figure how they are going to move between exhibits. If I remember correctly, this pavilion has an underground level, maybe through there.
There were wooden planks covering the otter exhibit, seems permanent.
The two galahs that live outside in Australia during the summer are currently in the rock hyrax exhibit. Hyraxes are behind the scenes for now.
The bateleur's aviary in the girafes house was removed.
Asia
The new dhole exhibit is probably the biggest exhibit for carnivores in the zoo. I took some picture but with the snow it doesn't show how big it really is. I'll try to post them soon.
The new Japanese serow and red-crowned crane is an upgrade for both species. I saw four serows, one of my favourite species.
South America
- Jaguar
- Green anaconda
- Mexican redknee tarantula
- Common marmoset, Red-footed tortoise
- Red-bellied piranha
- Spiny softshell turtle
- Boa constrictor, Cane toad
- Lion tamarin, common marmoset
- Green basilisk
- Black-handed spider monkey
- Linnaeus's two-toed sloth, White-faced saki, Patagonian mara
- Goeldi’s marmoset
- Red-and-green macaw, Blue-and-yellow macaw
Africa
The new mandrill exhibit is taking shape right next to the outdoor gorilla exhibit. It's bigger than I thought but I couldn't figure how they are going to move between exhibits. If I remember correctly, this pavilion has an underground level, maybe through there.
There were wooden planks covering the otter exhibit, seems permanent.
The two galahs that live outside in Australia during the summer are currently in the rock hyrax exhibit. Hyraxes are behind the scenes for now.
The bateleur's aviary in the girafes house was removed.
- Superb starling
- White-cheeked turaco
- Tavera golden weever
- Lavender waxbill
- Red-cheeked cordon bleu
- Long-tailed paradise whydah
Asia
The new dhole exhibit is probably the biggest exhibit for carnivores in the zoo. I took some picture but with the snow it doesn't show how big it really is. I'll try to post them soon.
The new Japanese serow and red-crowned crane is an upgrade for both species. I saw four serows, one of my favourite species.
- Bats (I could not find the species)
- Cave cricket
- Cuban boa
- Mexican blind characin
- Cave-dwelling gecko
- Giant African millipede
- Kinkajou
Zoo adventures
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Did you see the axolotl in the cavern area? The bats are maybe Jamaican fruit-eating bats.
Also is there anyone who has photos of the bateleur eagle aviary? Did the Zoo once housed black jaguar
Ursus maritimus
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No axolotl and no signage either.
I don’t have a picture but the aviary was on the second floor of the girafe house, a small cube of a few cubic metres with not much in it. The zookeepers were taking the eagle out to meet the visitors during the day.
I remember seeing a black jaguar a few years ago, from the zoo’s previous couple. Couldn’t say if it was the male or the female. They were in what is now the spider monkey exhibit and the current jaguar exhibit was for the Andean bear.
I don’t have a picture but the aviary was on the second floor of the girafe house, a small cube of a few cubic metres with not much in it. The zookeepers were taking the eagle out to meet the visitors during the day.
I remember seeing a black jaguar a few years ago, from the zoo’s previous couple. Couldn’t say if it was the male or the female. They were in what is now the spider monkey exhibit and the current jaguar exhibit was for the Andean bear.
Zoo adventures
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Each time I went to the zoo, I never noticed they had a spider monkey exhibit. Thanks for this information.
Zoo adventures
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On 9/1/2024, they announced that they had built an enclosure during the fall for the kangaroos to be outside for more time during colder seasons. Zoo Granby Message:
Prolonger le temps passé à l'extérieur c'est aussi ça, le bien-être animal!
Et les derniers en liste à avoir profité d'une initiative en ce sens sont nos kangourous géants!
Contrairement à leurs cousins les wallabies, les kangourous sont des animaux des régions plus tempérées de l'Australie. S'ils se sont acclimatés à un mercure plus froid, reste qu'ils doivent généralement attendre des jours plus doux pour remettre le nez dehors.
Cet automne, nos équipes de menuisiers leur ont construit un abri tempéré attenant à leurs quartiers d'hiver, qui non seulement augmente la superficie de leur habitat, mais, en plus, leur permet de profiter de l'extérieur plus souvent et plus longtemps sur 4 saisons!
Cette année, c'est sur le bout de leur nez que se déposeront les flocons!
Also, they announced that the 2 female guerezas, Naia(born in 2018) and Zuba(born in 2019) are about to leave the zoo very soon. They said "to the other side of the border" So maybe they are going to the USA
Edit: Today is the 8th birthday of Kumi the giraffe born at the zoo. She is one of the 20 giraffe born at the zoo
Prolonger le temps passé à l'extérieur c'est aussi ça, le bien-être animal!
Et les derniers en liste à avoir profité d'une initiative en ce sens sont nos kangourous géants!
Also, they announced that the 2 female guerezas, Naia(born in 2018) and Zuba(born in 2019) are about to leave the zoo very soon. They said "to the other side of the border" So maybe they are going to the USA
Edit: Today is the 8th birthday of Kumi the giraffe born at the zoo. She is one of the 20 giraffe born at the zoo
Zoo adventures
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Today the zoo announced that they introduced Poui-Poui and Tica. There might be a sloth baby around the start of 2025. Sloths are pregnant for around 11 months, with only one baby.
antilio capra
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Any updates of the the White throated toucan and Patas monkey? Ursus maritimus you said that multiple species were phased out many years ago? Was it all in the same year and if so why?
Also you mentioned the spotted necked otter exhbit being blocked up? When did the otters stop residing there? Thank you for helping with the species list too.
Also you mentioned the spotted necked otter exhbit being blocked up? When did the otters stop residing there? Thank you for helping with the species list too.
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Both species seem to be gone, there was no signage and the Patas exhibit was home to jaguars this winter.
Species were phased out throughout the years, some to make place for new exhibit or species, others for reasons I don't know. The zoo isn't that big and it has no place to expand. Also, they had a bad reputation years ago and since that, they have been trying to improve the animals quality of life every year.
I read a newsletter from early 2023 talking about Dafina the otter being a geriatric animal at 18 years old, meaning she was still alive as of last year. I wonder if the closure of that exhibit is related to renovations of the AFRIKA pavilion for the new mandrill exhibit.
I also uploaded the pictures of the new exhibits in the gallery!
Species were phased out throughout the years, some to make place for new exhibit or species, others for reasons I don't know. The zoo isn't that big and it has no place to expand. Also, they had a bad reputation years ago and since that, they have been trying to improve the animals quality of life every year.
I read a newsletter from early 2023 talking about Dafina the otter being a geriatric animal at 18 years old, meaning she was still alive as of last year. I wonder if the closure of that exhibit is related to renovations of the AFRIKA pavilion for the new mandrill exhibit.
I also uploaded the pictures of the new exhibits in the gallery!
Zoo adventures
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Last year in July. I saw the male jaguar on top of the female jaguar. That means that they might be breeding soon. The male wants to go on the female, but she does not let him be on her. I do not know if they were breeding or simply playing.
Zoo adventures
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Today the zoo announced that they are encouraging certain species like the pink flamingos to breed. Zoo Granby message:
Bien que des bébés, ou dans ce cas-ci, des œufs
, ne sont jamais garantis, on met tout en place pour faciliter et encourager la reproduction de certaines espèces, dont nos majestueux flamants roses.
On vous explique quelques-unes des étapes auxquelles on procède dans la vidéo ci-dessous...Bon visionnement!
Other:
For 2024 births:
Snow leopard babies, announced in the newsletter. The breeding season is January to March.
Red panda babies, announced in the newsletter. The breeding season is January to April.
Pink flamingo eggs are quite probable. The breeding season is between spring and Summer.
Maybe some jaguar babies, I am not sure about it. There is no defined breeding season.
For 2025 births :
Might be a sloth birth with Poui-Poui and Tica.
2024 transfers: Lua or Estrela is going to Toronto zoo(see 2024 Toronto zoo Birth, Death, Transfers 2024)
4 female dholes from San Diego and 2 males from ??? (The Wilds???)
1 Grey Crowned Crane, female to Toronto zoo(see 2024 Toronto zoo Birth, Death, Transfers 2024)
Tell me if there is other things to add
Bien que des bébés, ou dans ce cas-ci, des œufs
On vous explique quelques-unes des étapes auxquelles on procède dans la vidéo ci-dessous...Bon visionnement!
Other:
For 2024 births:
Snow leopard babies, announced in the newsletter. The breeding season is January to March.
Red panda babies, announced in the newsletter. The breeding season is January to April.
Pink flamingo eggs are quite probable. The breeding season is between spring and Summer.
Maybe some jaguar babies, I am not sure about it. There is no defined breeding season.
For 2025 births :
Might be a sloth birth with Poui-Poui and Tica.
2024 transfers: Lua or Estrela is going to Toronto zoo(see 2024 Toronto zoo Birth, Death, Transfers 2024)
4 female dholes from San Diego and 2 males from ??? (The Wilds???)
1 Grey Crowned Crane, female to Toronto zoo(see 2024 Toronto zoo Birth, Death, Transfers 2024)
Tell me if there is other things to add
Zoo adventures
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The zoo has hope of succeeding in producing certain species, such as the red panda and the snow leopard. It is not confirmed pregnancies for the snow leopard and red panda. The snow leopard can breed because Jita went to the Toronto Zoo. We got a new red panda male, Maple, 1 year old from the Greater Vancouver Zoo
Why are you saying that Snow Leopard and Red Panda have been "announced in the newletter" as having had babies?
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As Zoo adventures has the red panda and snow leopards under "2024 births," I think the announcement means the babies are due in 2024 rather than having already come.