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28-06-2008

But they can't breed with Suci, maybe its better to send her back to Malaysia as like as Andalas ?

28-06-2008

I volunteer at the LA zoo and everyone was sad and happy when Andalas left. Now everyone is hoping that we could get Suci, but I don't think that would happen since Andalas old exhibit is now being used by Sichuan Takin.

Anyways...does the Cincinnati Zoo still have the white lions? If they do, are they allowed to breed them?

29-06-2008

I believe that Cincinnati has hopes to import a new male, part of the reason why Andalas was sent over to Indonesia. But a little inbreeding hasnt hurt a species in need of numbers.

29-06-2008

LOL - all too true, I'm afraid. The founder populations of MANY species are frightfully small; 1.2 animals in many cases (e.g. Cuvier's gazelles, now an SSP species!)

17-07-2008

I was just there the other day, and yes, the okapis are getting the shaft. They've been relegated to the back end of the old African Veldt in an enclosure with some yellow-backed duikers. It's always bugged me that they've never managed to put together an impressive exhibit for them, as they've been there since 87.

17-07-2008

The Okapi had a very nice enclosure as part of the Vanishing Giants complex at the elephant house. It was there from 2000? to 2006.

It's eldest female (and #1 ranked female okapi in the SSP) was moved to the African Veldt winter 2006/07, she is now the zoo's only okapi. The SSP is working to providing another male for Lisala Li.

The zoo's previous two okapi - a younger female has been shipped out to Wichita, KS and its only male, Sungura, died earlier this year.

18-07-2008

I guess they didn't have it too bad in VG. It was better than their old elephant house setup and undoubtedly better than their current spot. At least there was some cover in VG. She was just kind of hiding out the other day, peeping her head out of the Veldt grotto and twitching her legs when visible. Maybe it was just bugs getting to her. I have to admit I've been a little disappointed by Cincinnati's ability to evolve with other US zoos in terms of exhibit improvements. I know a lot (if not all) is tied to the parking fiasco and very urban setting (making it almost impossible to expand), but I think they could do better in a lot of areas. To be fair though, my trip the other day was a good one and for the first time in a while (Since the days of Ed Maruska) I thought things were going in the right direction. If only they could get a new Reptile facility...........

Bull elephant arrives
01-08-2008

Cincinnati's bull returns:

10,000 lb. elephant returns to Cincinnati Zoo

01-08-2008

Cincinnati had "lost its way" after long-time Director Ed Maruska retired. His successor was not a zoo man, as Ed was, but rather a finance guy. He focused - at the Board's direction, apparently - on generating revenues. Then time was lost in the search for a new director. I expect that things will get back on track now (I have confidence in this new Director. He has been at Cincinnati for decades!)

02-08-2008

I know for certain that Cincinnati is back on track...they have been very quiet over the past decade. Everyone should expect quite a bit in the next decade. Greg Hudson wasnt a Ed Maruska, but what Hudson did accomplish was building the unseen foundation for what is to come...

01-09-2008

I am looking for information and data concerning the bonobo group at the Cincinnati Zoo, their enclosure (area, altitude), group structure and changes in 2007 and 2008 (births, deaths, transfers)...

Can you help me??

Thanks a lot
Bjoern

05-04-2009

Does anyone know how breeding is going between Sabu and Jati?

15-04-2009

Vine Street Entrance reopens....

Cincinnati Zoo Goes Green To Revive Past - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

17-04-2009

there was a birth there March 25th. 2009

17-04-2009

Oh good God, yes--maybe when I head on Saturday it will be easier to find the entrance.