African wild dog pups were born and go on display this weekend! Zoo Knoxville: 5 African painted dog puppies to make their public debut this weekend
Does anyone know where in the zoo the African wild dogs are exhibited? They aren't on the zoo's website or map. Thanks!
That’s exactly what I was wondering. On my visit five years ago, they were in a huge, grassy habitat dotted with tall trees that isn’t on the current map (it was past the lions and baboons). Perhaps they’ll finally reopen it?
There's that square indent above the lion exhibit where I think they may be located. That's where the former tiger exhibit looks like it was located. I am going to assume perhaps they are there since the Sumatran tigers have moved to Nashville. The zoo's Malayan tigers moved to their new exhibit a couple years ago. I'll let you all when I visit next month.
A new river otter habitat and the International Herpetology Center (new reptile house) are next up on the Zoo's master plan. New otter & reptile areas next focus at Zoo Knoxville
Elephants, Edie and Tonka, have begun hanging out to see if breeding might occur and to assess Tonka for the future as a potential breeder. Elephants at Zoo Knoxville getting to know each other better
The female elephants in Knoxville are without any doubt post-reproductive. I hope this means they are considering to move the bull to a zoo with fertile females soon. That should have happened many years ago, btw. Same for these introductions - Tonka is living at this zoo with the same females since many years, and they NEVER tried to mix them until now?! Makes me doubt the expertise of the people responsible for that decision.
This old(er) feature on Tonka and his reproductive history at Knoxville Zoo seems to contradict all of the above. Link: With fewer elephants, Knoxville and other zoos consider species' future
Tonka and Jana were together for breeding in 2001 I believe. But knocked her down so attempts were stopped. He Edie MAY have been put together for breeding in like 2008 and they even tried artificial insemination. None of the attempts worked.
So why renege now (as it is not going to work and the cows are now way past 20-25 bracket for succesful pregnancies) at home? Is this not why elephant captive-breeding sometimes fails as zoos fool-heartedly persevere where it is really high time to put the reproductive potential to good use in the greater good of the local species conservation breeding program (and not to please the home crowds ..., and alas the lie eventually always comes out and then the anti-zoos have a real party again).
Episode 35: Black Bear Falls at Zoo Knoxville Right beyond the park’s gates is one of the greatest attractions you’ll find in any entrance - the Black Bear Falls at Zoo Knoxville. This quality habitat opened in September of 2000, and was designed to simulate the natural habitat of the nearby Smokey Mountains. Mist of the roaring waterfalls, shadows from the surrounding cliffs, and obstacle designed trees that over tower the walls turn this into one of the most carefully constructed bear enclosures around. Black Bear Falls is a multi-levels exhibit, covering less than 15,000 square foot of space. It’s complete with 20 foot tall waterfalls, flowing streams, three pools, along with three viewing areas to observe the American black bear. Including the most outstanding element within the entire zoo, a 40 foot long tunnel disguised as a fallen hallow tree that leads you into the heart of the exhibit. With small, side view portals that allow you to look at the bears as you’re in the tree. See all of this for yourself, in this sweet and simple episode of Zoo Tours, featuring the Zoo Knoxville for the first time.
A new chimpanzee has arrived to Zoo Knoxville "Matchmaking" move sees Baltimore chimp come to Zoo Knoxville
Tour of the Brand New Asian Trek & Red Panda Village Enter into something far from anything the zoo has ever presented - the new, two phased Asian Trek. Opened in 2017, and 2018, this experience brings you face to face with one of the world's largest cats, puts primates above you in a whole new way, and makes you look at wildlife like you never have before. With these added elements of excitement and suspension, the Asian Trek is built to bridge the gap between curiosity and conservation - all in 2.5 acres. Consider this a must see, visually stunning, and at times, a fearing encounter on Zoo Tours.
Another litter of 11 African Wild Dog pups was born Jan 2nd. Endangered African painted dog pups born at Zoo Knoxville https://www.knoxnews.com/story/ente...red-african-painted-dog-pups-born/2645247002/
