The corner swing on a tree exhibit is the smallest of all of them. It worked the best for the prehensile porcupine because it was sleeping most of the day. The Geoffrey's cats seemed to do better in the market exhibit where there are beams above the exhibit which the cats can utilize.
@blospz oh? Cuz when I read the article it said that some seal and sea lions came from Sea world Orlando and the others came from China and it never once stated they’ve been in Florida for about a year according to this article https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc6on...sea-lions-harbor-seals-arrive-at-columbus-zoo And as far as @Echobeast said about the animal ambassador exhibits I do see ur point meaning they’re not gonna be in their a whole lot since they r animal ambassador exhibits. (Even though they’re very ugly in my opinion). Granite I do think Columbus was trying to tell a story with those animals being in urban exhibits however I do think at the end of the day it was a hit and miss opportunity. I think the idea of it was originally good but when it came to life not so much. And as far as the seal and sea lion exhibit go that exhibit could use SIGNIFICANT improvements. For one thing for 16 seals and sea lions I don’t think that’s enough space for them at all. Does anyone know how big that exhibit is? The artificial rock work is horrible in my opinion. And the perimeters of the exhibit meaning those ugly buildings near where it looks like they train their animals looks horrible and does NOT Blend in well. This is definitely not the worst sea lion exhibit out their but it’s not the best either I will say that. Either way I’d give adventure cove like a 2/10 in my book
In this source (https://www.delgazette.com/news/84350/columbus-zoos-newest-region-nearly-completion) among others, it says that at least some of the sea lions that came from Changfeng Ocean Park in China were at a custom-built interim facility in Florida since 2017, where Columbus staff had been caring for them. The park in China was trying to find a home for them, and Columbus was a good fit since they could accommodate the entire group without breaking up the existing social dynamic.
https://twitter.com/****marrywill/status/1282737846600769536?s=21 Columbus Zoo has gone viral on twitter due to the tongue in cheek descriptions on their website. I very much enjoyed the ‘pig’ double entendres.
She's been found! Columbus Zoo and Aquarium "Despite ongoing thorough search by Zoo staff, Kora was spotted by two guests who noticed her on the ground among dense foliage between the rhino habitat and the entrance of the Pachyderm Building in the Zoo’s Asia Quest region. As previously suspected by her care team members, she was not far from her habitat and her cubs. The guests quickly reported their sighting to team members at 4:43 p.m., who immediately called the Zoo’s Security and Animal Health teams. As the team arrived to respond, Kora climbed high into a nearby tree. In attempt to coax her down, the team brought her favorite treats and, when that did not work, they carefully brought out her vocalizing cubs. While she was attentive to their sounds and moved toward them, she remained in the tree just above the rooftop of the Pachyderm Building. Because rain clouds were moving into the area and the team did not want to risk prolonging her return with evening approaching, the decision was made to tranquilize her. She was asleep just six minutes later and at 5:56 p.m., she fell 10 feet into the waiting net of the response team. Amid clapping and happy tears from Zoo team members, the sleeping Kora was placed in her crate and taken to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for evaluation where she was provided care and given a clean bill of health."
Asian small clawed otters have been added to the Pier 33 exhibit in the Animal Encounters Building. Southern tamandua and Virginia opossum have been added to the rotation of ambassador animals featured in Animals Encounters Building.
Don’t Asian small clawed otters have a far superior exhibit in voyage to Australia & the islands? Or is this a separate group.
Give us back our pandas, and take these smelly sea dogs as a consolation prize! It's nice that Columbus was able to take the entire colony, but importing native species from China is quite the head scratcher. They named a sea lion "Bodega!"
The California Sea Lion import is interesting. The animals from China were actually imported in 2017 to a site the Columbus Zoo had in Florida. Some of the animals were originally at US facilities before being sent to the aquarium in China, so a homecoming of sorts. They also acquired some sea lions and seals from SeaWorld for their new exhibit.
Columbus’s jackels have moved elsewhere. PRESS RELEASE Jackals find new home at Wild Hearts African Farm. August 19th, 2020. Wild Hearts African Farm in Lewisburg, recently welcomed three black-backed jackals from the Columbus Zoo. Black backed jackals are small members of the canine family and resemble a fox. The three adult brothers range in size from 12-15lbs, and are long-legged and very slender. They are omnivorous and like to eat small rodents, birds, fruits, insects, reptiles and any small animals they come across. The Columbus Zoo keepers were Harry Potter fans and named the boys Sirius, Padfoot, and Lupin and Wild Hearts plans to keep those names. The brothers are a little over 5-years-old and will be housed in the Petting Zoo so visitors will get the opportunity to see them on a guided tour in the coming weeks. Amanda Badger, founder of Wild Hearts African Farm, says the boys are actually very friendly and greet them with tail wags and want their bellies rubbed. Sirius really enjoys head scratches and Lupin took to her right away and even ate out of her hand. They have a particular soft spot for our veterinarian, Dr. Chelsea Staab. They know several commands like “sit” and “paw”. They are very cooperative and allow Dr. Staab to give them their monthly heartworm, flea and tick medication very easily. Over the last few weeks the jackals have been settling in to their new home with ease. “We are excited to have the boys here and equally excited that despite their small size, they are actually now the “top-dogs” on campus. Here at Wild Hearts, they will be the largest predator other than our farm dog, Peanut. The jackals will help Wild Hearts African Farm’s mission to tell the conservation story of farmers coexisting with wildlife in Africa” says Badger. Wild Hearts is planning some fun fall farm tours and the jackals will be fun to include in the Halloween theme. Jackals play a very important role in the savanna ecosystem. While they can be amazing hunters (especially when working together), jackals are also active scavengers. This serves a really important ecological role—they help clean up everything left behind and keep diseases under control! Unfortunately, jackals are often seen as pests to African farmers because of their small stature and cunning ability to take small prey, including small livestock. While jackals are heavily persecuted, research shows they are also important in keeping many crop pests under control. Many conservation organizations work with local communities to help find wildlife management techniques that allows humans to coexist with native wildlife. Predators play a crucial role in African Farms because they help keep the populations down of other nuisance wildlife. Welcome Sirius, Padfoot & Lupin! Wild Hearts African Farm is proud to be the first Humane Certified™ zoo and farm in Ohio! ###
Any ideas where he could be going? Perhaps to Buffalo or even to Alaska zoo in attempt to breed with Cranberry again? I’m surprised he’s leaving after only producing one cub.
Indeed; considering that Columbus has been one of only two facilities producing cubs (including with Lee), sending him elsewhere seems risky on its face. Perhaps they want to try him with a less likely female now that he is a proven breeder.
Makes sense to send Lee off to breed this breeding season. He is now proven and Aurora is still rearing Kulu so she isn't an option. Since he's clearly not needed in Columbus in 2021 to breed he might as well be paired and tested with another female to try and prove her out. He can always return for the 2022 season to breed with Aurora again because hopefully his job will be done with the other female. At least if they can use proven animals with unproven ones they may be able to figure out who can and cannot breed and thus increasing odds in years to come with more likely pairs. Right now that pool is incredibly small, especially since it doesn't include the 5 proven Canadian bears who cant cross the border or the others who have untapped genetics.
