A Chimpanzee was born a month ago, and an orphaned Bobcat about 5 months old is being introduced to his new exhibit. VIDEO: Baby Chimpanzee Born At Manhattan?s Sunset Zoo Manhattan's Sunset Zoo Welcomes Bobcat Kitten During Baby Boom
A new male Amur Leopard from Hogle Zoo is on exhibit. A female from Indianapolis will arrive later this week. Sunset Zoo Displays New Leopard
18 year old Amur Tiger, Bob Jr, was put down Mar 26 due to kidney and arthritis problems. Amur Tiger Dies At Sunset Zoo
The zoo euthanized its male Cheetah, Jalani, after his health had been declining since June. Sunset Zoo, KS - Official Website
Tigers have made their return with the arrival of two Malayan brothers from Cincinnati. Tiger exhibit back at Sunset Zoo
The zoo just revealed their 30 year master plan (full 30 minute video is in the Sunset Zoo media gallery) and they have some awesome plans for the zoo including a mixed giraffe hoofstock exhibit and a lion exhibit that is connected to a restaurant with viewing windows. Also the Caribbean Flamingos are nesting and arguments and fights often break out. They're nesting right next to the fence under a weeping willow which has been such a delight to watch. The Red Crowned Cranes are sitting on two eggs but they are likely not fertile. The keeper told me they were having trouble and were possibly considering AI. It's too cold for some bird species like the Straw Necked Ibis, kookaburra and turacos to come outside. That's about it. I will be uploading pics at some point soon.
White handed Gibbon Birth The parents of the gibbon are Dempsy and Leslie and recently gave birth to their second baby in three years. The new baby’s name is Neta and it was born at the end of April. It says the baby is doing well,m but the sex is unable to be determined until a full physical occurs on the baby’s first birthday. Caribbean Flamingo Hatches The Zoo says on July 6 it saw the entrance of another new baby into the world, a Caribbean flamingo named Ringo. It says Ringo was named by the South American Keeper, Trevor Smith. Full article: Sunset Zoo celebrates the birth of two new animals
Susie - Oldest Chimpanzee in the World Those who follow the zoo’s chimpanzees may be interested to know that at 67, Susie is now the oldest chimpanzee in the world: ZOO AND YOU: Sunset Zoo in Manhattan is home to oldest living chimp in human care
0.2 Sloth Bears will soon be moving here from Idaho Falls Zoo. Females Molly and Tess are due to arrive later this month. The pair (their parents) at Idaho Falls Zoo have been given a breeding recommendation for 2021 so this move is essential for future breeding: Young Sloth Bears to Leave Idaho Falls Zoo in June | idahofallsmagazine.com
Sunset Zoo’s $4.3 million project Expedition Asia will be officially opened in April 2022. The two-acre area will house Malayan Tigers, Sloth Bears and Amur Leopards with some animals already at the zoo and others arriving soon. They hope to establish breeding situations for all three species with the addition of birthing dens: Sunset Zoo exhibit to help conservation efforts of endangered species
A date has been set for the opening of Expedition Asia - April 9. This new complex will connect to the otter and red panda exhibits. The enclosures for the Malayan Tigers and Sloth Bears will also be rotational through a catwalk build into the area that will be viewable to the public. They predict the animals will move in late February to give them time to acclimatise to their new exhibits: Sunset Zoo's Expedition Asia provides new exhibits, experience
As a former Manhattan resident, I can't wait to see what it will finally look like! I wonder what they will do with the Cinereous Vultures, Tufted Deer & Red-Crowned Cranes as I looked back at the master plan and didn't see them included on it.
I visited this zoo with my wife yesterday and have uploaded 13 photos of the new Expedition Asia exhibit complex to the gallery. I have a couple more of close-up shots of animals that I can add, just wanted to get the main photos of exhibits and what not posted first. I will say that it definitely stands out from the rest of the zoo in a fantastic way. It for sure will grow up over time as the trees planted get larger and will look pretty good when they do as right now the exhibits do look a little barren with little shade. But overall I think this is a step in the right direction for this zoo. I did see that their next projects are updating the outside portion of their chimpanzee habitat, and their major renovation coming up includes adding their giraffe savannah. The Australian Walk-a-bout was closed during our visit and we were not able to go inside of the American Flamingo aviary. Even with seeing the fancy new exhibit complex, my highlight of the day was probably seeing two very active Spotted Hyenas, Charlie and Nia. Of all the places I've been so far the hyenas are usually off exhibit or hiding pretty well that I haven't been able to get good photos.
Other 2021 News: On April 21st, it was reported that a (1.0) American white pelican named Milford passed away at age 36 due to age-related issues. Pelican at Sunset Zoo dies at more than 36 years of age On June 16th, the zoo announced they have repainted their water tower. Log into Facebook On June 23rd, the zoo announced that they have built new exhibits for their ferrets and screech owl in the Wild Wonders Room building. Log into Facebook On August 8th, the zoo announced that starting August 9th, masks are required to be worn in all of the buildings. Log into Facebook On September 28th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Bennett's wallaby named Arlo was born in summer 2021. Look at Baby Arlo enjoying morning snacks!
