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    Bould Ridge Wild Animal Park is an 80-acre facility that boasts animals such as lowland tapir, scimitar-horned oryx, black-backed jackal, Eurasian lynx, mandrill, red-handed tamarin, Grant's zebra, African crested porcupine, blue wildebeest, blesbok, southern cassowary, southern crested screamer, greater rhea, Stanley crane, Chilean flamingo, American alligator, and Sudan plated lizard.

    On February 1st, 2021, the park announced that a (0.0.1) yak was born.

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    On March 24th. the park announced that a (0.0.1) ring-tailed lemur was born.

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    On April 8th, the park announced that they will be opening a new concession stand, Boulder Bites, when the park opens for the 2021 season in late April.

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    On April 16th, the park announced that they have built 2 new playgrounds.

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    On April 26th, the park announced they have built several new bird exhibits.

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    Also on April 26th, the park announced that they have built a new exhibit and acquired (0.0.2) caracals from an undisclosed facility.

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    On April 28th, the park announced they have acquired several more new species, including Argus pheasants and a raven (species not given).



    On June 18th, the park announced that a (0.0.1) emu was born.

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    On July 17th, the park announced that (0.0.2) Grant's zebras were born on the same night to two different mothers.

    Boulder Ridge welcomes two baby zebras, offers 10 year anniversary discount | wzzm13.com
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    On August 12th, the park announced they have acquired (0.2) southern white rhinos, and are located in the new north wing section of the zoo.

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    Also on August 12th, the park opened up the North Wing section of the zoo, with new species such as Patagonian cavies, Egyptian fruit bats, and Asian small-clawed otters, as well as a new playground.

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    On August 18th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) alpaca and a (0.0.1) prehensile-tailed porcupine were born.

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    On August 21st, the park announced that more animals were born this year including red kangaroo, Nigerian dwarf goat, American alligator, and "antelope" (not a specific species, just antelope).

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    On September 8th, the park announced that (0.0.2) grey-crowned cranes were born.

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    On November 4th, the park announced that their (0.1) generic reticulated giraffe named Ginger went into labor during Halloween, but due to complications of delivery, the baby passed away.

    Boulder Ridge giraffe calf dies at birth | WOODTV.com
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    On April 27th, 2022, the park announced they have acquired (0.0.13) African penguins for a new exhibit.

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    On April 29th, the park announced they have closed down their safari ride and replaced it with an elevated walkway through the safari area.

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    On May 5th, the park announced that they have opened a new education station building and is located between the petting zoo, monkeys, and badgers.

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    On May 18th, the park announced that they have acquired (0.2) generic reticulated giraffes.

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    Technically, birds are "hatched" not "born" :)
     
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    On July 15th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) lowland tapir named Tumble has been born.

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    On July 18th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Egyptian goose was born.

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    On July 22nd, the zoo announced they have officially opened a new outdoor exhibit for their recently acquired African penguins.

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    On August 22nd, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.0.2+?) capybara which are now on exhibit.

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    On August 25th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Grant's zebras were born

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    Btw, the alpaca that was born on August 22nd is a male, according to the Facebook page.
     
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    On September 13th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) alpaca was born on September 12th.

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    On September 22nd, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) southern white rhino.

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    On September 26th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.0.2) pygmy hippos which are now on exhibit.

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    On April 2nd, 2023, the zoo announced that they acquired (0.0.4) Linne's two-toed sloths named Mabel, Boots, Fiona, and Doris which will be on exhibit next to the pygmy hippos.

    The zoo also announced that they acquired a (0.1) generic giraffe named Timber from Keystone Safari in Pennsylvania and is now on exhibit with the rest of the giraffe herd.

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    On April 20th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic giraffe named Tucker passed away on April 17th due to heart failure.

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