Zoo Miami is sending two female chimps to the San Francisco Zoo. Any info on the individuals? Is assume they're older/geriatric as to fit in with the SF Zoos troop
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You found my video! Yes, the Kagu was definitely a highlight of my last trip there, especially since I've never seen one in person before. It was so chill around me. I only was filming like 2 feet away!
The zoo received its first babirusa:Zoo Miami features unique wild pig
In a rather unusual turn of events, Zoo Miami has recieved Ongard, an 8 year old bull elephant from the Melbourne Zoo.
While this now places Miami back into compliance with AZA elephant holding standards (if there is a mixed sex group it must be at least 3 animals), I must admit I am rather curious about their choice. If Miami wishes to get back into the breeding game, they already have Dahlip, a proven breeding bull with only a single older surviving offspring, so who knows what Miamis end goal is with this import. They now hold two of the seven most genetically valuable bulls in the nation, so I'm certain we will be seeing big things from Miami in one way or another soon enough.
While this now places Miami back into compliance with AZA elephant holding standards (if there is a mixed sex group it must be at least 3 animals), I must admit I am rather curious about their choice. If Miami wishes to get back into the breeding game, they already have Dahlip, a proven breeding bull with only a single older surviving offspring, so who knows what Miamis end goal is with this import. They now hold two of the seven most genetically valuable bulls in the nation, so I'm certain we will be seeing big things from Miami in one way or another soon enough.
I wonder if there will be some movement from the CEC to bring in some cows of reproductive age to Miami. Rumors still are that CEC is looking to re-home their herd.
Zoo Miami's oldest primate euthanized due to steep decline in health
Zoo Miami's last Lar Gibbon has passed away. She was the last one at the zoo.
Zoo Miami's last Lar Gibbon has passed away. She was the last one at the zoo.
Male chimpanzee Bocco was found dead in his exhibit this afternoon.
Zoo Miami on Instagram: “Late this afternoon, “Bocco,” a 28 year old male chimpanzee was found lifeless in his habitat. Animal Science personnel were called to the…”
Zoo Miami on Instagram: “Late this afternoon, “Bocco,” a 28 year old male chimpanzee was found lifeless in his habitat. Animal Science personnel were called to the…”
So glad she's ok! She and her mate are my favorite residents at the zoo other than Dalip & Nellie.
Indian rhino Akuti is pregnant:Endangered Indian rhino at Zoo Miami is pregnant
Are the sloth bears moving to another exhibit or out of the Zoo totally? Either way, this is a welcome addition to an amazing zoo!
They don’t make that part clear in their announcement so I’m not sure.
I think this now puts Miami at the front of zoos in the eastern US with the largest number of signature Indian species in one institution (Past & Present):
1. Asian Elephants
2. Indian Rhinos
3. Gaurs
4. Nilgai
5. Tigers (used to be Bengals)
6. Clouded Leopards
7. Sloth Bears
8. Sun Bears
9. Dholes
10. Asian Small Clawed Otters
11. Sarus Cranes
12. Black Necked Storks
13. Great Indian Hornbills
1. Asian Elephants
2. Indian Rhinos
3. Gaurs
4. Nilgai
5. Tigers (used to be Bengals)
6. Clouded Leopards
7. Sloth Bears
8. Sun Bears
9. Dholes
10. Asian Small Clawed Otters
11. Sarus Cranes
12. Black Necked Storks
13. Great Indian Hornbills