Good news I suppose (though I am not a huge fan of the AZA myself).
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Why exactly don't you care much for the AZA? Elitism? Encouraging hostility towards non-AZA members? Or something else?
According to the zoo's instagram page, two new miniature donkeys have arrived named Ethel and Lucille.
Zoo Montana re-opened to members yesterday and will re-open for the general public on May 11. Attendance will be capped at 500 people a day (10% of capacity), zoo will only be open for 5 hours a day, no groups over 10 people allowed, non-restroom buildings closed, playgrounds are open and sanitized (but children must be supervised), and tickets are online only: ZooMontana reopening to public
The zoo updated its website, including the names of the animals on it. On the red panda page, Zoe the red panda is not listed as a current resident. Did she pass on or move somewhere else? The record-breaking Taylor died in March at 21, and Zoe is 17 or 18, which is still quite old, and she would be by herself if Taylor is not around unless she moved or passed on.
Via the zoo's Instagram: a donkey was born early in the morning on June 6.
The zoo has received a two-toed sloth! He has been named Winston by a public vote.A new exhibit was built somewhere in the zoo (I've never been to this zoo l so I don't know where they could have done so).
A few months ago a new male Takin arrived and is now living together with its brother at Zoo Montana :
Did he arrive from The Wilds?
Two new red pandas are coming to Zoo Montana from the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo: Red pandas Mei Mei, Pabu moving to Montana next month
Oregon Zoo: Red pandas Mei Mei, Pabu moving to Montana next month
Other 2021 News:
On February 11th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) grey wolf named Simpson developed Congenital Hydrocephalus, which produces an increased production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Because of this, Simpson will be transported to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Washington in March for surgery.
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On February 18th, the zoo announced they have secured the funding for the surgery, as well as exhibit renovations for after the surgery to make Simpson more comfortable.
Simpson and Onyx Play
On April 4th, the zoo announced a new exhibit, the Foster Waterfowl Refuge. It will be designed as a refuge for native fish, as well as a flythrough for migratory waterfowl. There will also be interpretive signage, boardwalks, a raised observation deck, as well as underwater fish viewing.
Foster Waterfowl Refuge
On April 7th, it was reported that the zoo will start construction on the Foster Waterfowl Refuge in summer 2021, with the goal for the project to be completed sometime in 2022. The exhibit for the (0.0.3) Chinese geese will be demolished and the geese will be moved off-facility. The river otter exhibit will remain with renovations happening later in the springtime.
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-new...ster-waterfowl-refuge-this-summer-in-billings
On April 15th, the zoo announced that Simpson has recovered from surgery and had been reintroduced with the other grey wolf, Onyx.
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On April 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red-tailed hawk named Amarillo which is located in the bird of prey area, between the golden eagle and turkey vultures.
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On May 5th, it was reported that the zoo hired a new Development Director, as well as a Community Relations Director.
ZooMontana hires Development Director, Community Relations Director
On May 6th, the zoo announced that their American badger exhibit is undergoing renovations.
Badger enrichment
On June 15th, the zoo announced that they were donated a "golf cart" (it's more like a van-like vehicle) for cart tours.
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On July 9th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) American bison named Jay was born on June 30th.
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On August 12th, the zoo announced they have acquired (2.0) Boer goats named Fernando and Alejandro.
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On September 20th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) American bison named Nellie has passed away.
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On October 7th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) great horned owl named Gabel went under surgery to remove his right eye, and then soon after contracted West Nile virus, which he has recovered from.
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On October 15th, it was reported that the zoo received a $200,000 grant for the waterfowl refuge exhibit. Also, it was reported that the zoo will start construction in autumn 2021, with a completion date of mid-2022.
ZooMontana receives $200,000 grant to build waterfowl refuge
On November 5th, the zoo announced that the renovations to the wolf exhibit have been completed, which added more space for the wolves, as well as let all 4 wolves rotate on the exhibit.
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On December 17th, it was reported that the zoo had to dismiss its volunteer "Mrs. Claus" after it was found out she is on the sex offender registry.
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-a...ns-new-policies-after-letting-go-of-mrs-claus
On February 11th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) grey wolf named Simpson developed Congenital Hydrocephalus, which produces an increased production of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Because of this, Simpson will be transported to the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Washington in March for surgery.
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On February 18th, the zoo announced they have secured the funding for the surgery, as well as exhibit renovations for after the surgery to make Simpson more comfortable.
Simpson and Onyx Play
On April 4th, the zoo announced a new exhibit, the Foster Waterfowl Refuge. It will be designed as a refuge for native fish, as well as a flythrough for migratory waterfowl. There will also be interpretive signage, boardwalks, a raised observation deck, as well as underwater fish viewing.
Foster Waterfowl Refuge
On April 7th, it was reported that the zoo will start construction on the Foster Waterfowl Refuge in summer 2021, with the goal for the project to be completed sometime in 2022. The exhibit for the (0.0.3) Chinese geese will be demolished and the geese will be moved off-facility. The river otter exhibit will remain with renovations happening later in the springtime.
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-new...ster-waterfowl-refuge-this-summer-in-billings
On April 15th, the zoo announced that Simpson has recovered from surgery and had been reintroduced with the other grey wolf, Onyx.
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On April 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) red-tailed hawk named Amarillo which is located in the bird of prey area, between the golden eagle and turkey vultures.
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On May 5th, it was reported that the zoo hired a new Development Director, as well as a Community Relations Director.
ZooMontana hires Development Director, Community Relations Director
On May 6th, the zoo announced that their American badger exhibit is undergoing renovations.
Badger enrichment
On June 15th, the zoo announced that they were donated a "golf cart" (it's more like a van-like vehicle) for cart tours.
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On July 9th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) American bison named Jay was born on June 30th.
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On August 12th, the zoo announced they have acquired (2.0) Boer goats named Fernando and Alejandro.
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On September 20th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) American bison named Nellie has passed away.
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On October 7th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) great horned owl named Gabel went under surgery to remove his right eye, and then soon after contracted West Nile virus, which he has recovered from.
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On October 15th, it was reported that the zoo received a $200,000 grant for the waterfowl refuge exhibit. Also, it was reported that the zoo will start construction in autumn 2021, with a completion date of mid-2022.
ZooMontana receives $200,000 grant to build waterfowl refuge
On November 5th, the zoo announced that the renovations to the wolf exhibit have been completed, which added more space for the wolves, as well as let all 4 wolves rotate on the exhibit.
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On December 17th, it was reported that the zoo had to dismiss its volunteer "Mrs. Claus" after it was found out she is on the sex offender registry.
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-a...ns-new-policies-after-letting-go-of-mrs-claus
2022 News:
On January 19th, the zoo announced that they have built a new rock facade in the North American river otter exhibit.
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On March 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) greenbottle blue tarantula named Bluey and a (0.0.1) Red Island birdeater named Bingo.
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On April 4th, it was reported that the zoo received a $333,000 donation, which will be used towards buying supplies for the zoo's education program.
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/zoomontana-receives-anonymous-donation-of-333k
On April 6th, the zoo announced they have added resident animal biography signage across the facility.
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On April 26th, the zoo announced that the American badger's outdoor exhibit has finally completed renovations.
Welcome Home Uki!
On April 29th, it was reported that the zoo has taken several precautions due to avian influenza, such as putting up netting on their chicken coop and keeping the peafowl as close to the barn as possible.
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-new...s-after-avian-flu-cases-confirmed-in-billings
On January 19th, the zoo announced that they have built a new rock facade in the North American river otter exhibit.
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On March 14th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) greenbottle blue tarantula named Bluey and a (0.0.1) Red Island birdeater named Bingo.
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On April 4th, it was reported that the zoo received a $333,000 donation, which will be used towards buying supplies for the zoo's education program.
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/zoomontana-receives-anonymous-donation-of-333k
On April 6th, the zoo announced they have added resident animal biography signage across the facility.
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On April 26th, the zoo announced that the American badger's outdoor exhibit has finally completed renovations.
Welcome Home Uki!
On April 29th, it was reported that the zoo has taken several precautions due to avian influenza, such as putting up netting on their chicken coop and keeping the peafowl as close to the barn as possible.
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-new...s-after-avian-flu-cases-confirmed-in-billings
On May 26th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) grey wolf named Kaluha has passed away due to aggressive cancer.
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On July 7th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2) poison dart frogs (specie(s) not specified) named Mustard and Relish which are in a new exhibit in the education building.
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On July 24th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2) striped skunks that were found abandoned in Cody, Wyoming, and will be on exhibit with their North American porcupines.
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On August 16th, it was announced that a (0.1) red panda named Mei Mei was transferred to the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma.
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On December 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) three-banded armadillo (unsure of which species) named Dhalia from the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Utah which is now on exhibit.
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On January 2nd, 2023, the zoo announced that a (1.0) turkey vulture named Lurch passed away at age 25.
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