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    the zoo has received 1.1 Striped Hyenas. the male is Nile and the female is Sinai, cool to see them get back into the species after the ones on loan from Fort Worth Zoo, went back

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    2 Pieces of Early 2024 News Not Mentioned:

    On February 25th, the zoo announced they started constructing a revamped Caribbean Cove area which will include an enlarging of the exhibits/creating mixed-species displays, a new educational zone near the Turtle Cove play area, new restrooms, as well as adding in new species such as boat-billed heron, southern tamandua, and toco toucan.

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    Caribbean Cove Renovation - Abilene Zoo

    On March 5th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) military macaw named Frank which is now an animal ambassador.

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    On April 26th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) generic giraffe named Pele from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas which is now on exhibit.

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    Abilene Zoo welcomes Pele, a new giraffe, to the herd - Abilene Zoo
     
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