The latest Dallas Zoo news for 2014 that I know about is the addition of a cheetah run. It will be located at the long strip of land to the ride of the anteater exhibit.
Dallas zoo welcomes two more primate births... -The 8th Bolivian Grey Titi Monkey (0.0.1) born to Cory & Bolivia on March 11th. -The first mandrill (0.0.1) in 24 years, born to Milo and Saffron on March 29th. -Colobus monkey (0.1) born on January 14th -The baby chimpanzee has been named M'Shindi -(0.2) Somali Wild ass are now living in the arid exhibit accessible via the monorail.
An Asian small-clawed otter pup named Tasanee was born on January 25th. The pup's mother, Daphne, is the oldest female to give birth in the SSP population. Dallas Zoo’s Female Otter Becomes Oldest In U.S. To Give Birth CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
Here are some more changes at the zoo : 1) The camel ride section has been replaced by a new gift shop designed to look like a safari tent. 2) A new parking lot is now available, but only on exceptionally busy days. 3) One of the collared brown lemurs has been traded for a new one. 4) One of the koalas has been traded for a new one. 5) The administration building at the front of the zoo is now being used as guest services headquarters. The admin has moved to a large building on a hill behind the zoo. 6) The macaw exhibit, located near the main gift shop, has been improved. 7) The Wilds of Africa plaza restaurant and the surrounding area has been completely remodeled. 8) The Serengeti Grill now resembles a pizzeria in its food choice.
A pickup truck flipped and caused very minor damage to the hospital campus. No animals or staff were in danger. Officials: Pickup truck flips into Dallas Zoo property, causing “minor damage” to zoo’s hospital campus | Dallas Morning News
A nice story about a wounded veteran has found comfort with the zoo's animals, especially the snakes: Zoo animals helping heal wounded warrior
Should have been done a long time ago. Most US zoos have been non smoking for at least a few years. Still I am glad they are finally getting around to it (although the several times I visited I do not remember people smoking).
They're adding a pair of capybaras to the bird show. There was also some filming for "The Amazing Race" Saturday.
