Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo News 2020

A DeBrazza's Monkey was born on January 7:

De Brazza's Monkey | Lincoln Park Zoo

 

Two chimpanzees who have previously been in music videos and movies will be arriving at the zoo this Spring.

‘Actor’ Chimp From One Direction Video And More Will Soon Live At Lincoln Park Zoo

 

Two Japanese macaques and a Diana monkey have been born since the zoo has been closed. A grevy's zebra is also expecting to give birth this summer.

3 Adorable Baby Monkeys Born At Lincoln Park Zoo During Pandemic

 

Wrong Lincoln Park Zoo.

 

The zoo reopens June 26, with reservations only, indoor exhibits closed and a maximum of two hours to stay at the zoo.

 

Not directly related to the zoo, but how much of Lincoln Park as a whole is open right now?

 

The entire Lincoln park area and nature boardwalk are open. Once the zoo opens only the grounds will be accessable.

 

Is Montrose Point open? I haven't seen a Piping Plover yet.

 

Two short clips with the zoo director on her career: Zoo Director Megan Ross' love of science supports her passion for animal welfare and conservation

 

Maku, who is thought to be the 2nd oldest eastern black rhinoceros in North America, was euthanized on Thursday July 9th due to “severe discomfort and low mobility”.

Old, ailing Rhino euthanized at Chicago zoo | WCIA.com

 

This means only a breeding pair is left now?

 

And a one-year-old male calf.

 

Male Ricko and female Kapuki never got along well

 

Do you think a change of males is likely?

 

A Grevy’s zebra filly was born August 14:

It’s a Girl! New Baby Zebra at the Lincoln Park Zoo Is Already Up and Running

 

You know, I really commend Lincoln Park for its growth and renovations for a long while. The Macaque and Polar Bear exhibits were a real treat since the free times I’ve gotten a chance to see them in person.

Never thought I would somehow see a free cheaper zoo outshine the bigger expensive one in a million years. Here’s to hoping both continue to improve for years to come.

 

Anyone Know when the new lion exhibit is gonna open? Seems like construction started over a year ago.

 

It's expected to open sometime in 2021.

I also didn't see this mentioned on here, but Caruso, the zoo's longtime male white-cheeked gibbon, was euthanized in August following a sudden disc-related problem in April that impacted his mobility. Caruso and his mate, Burma, had four offspring over the years. At 30, Caruso was one of the oldest white-cheeked gibbons in the AZA population. He'd been at Lincoln Park Zoo since 1993.

Farewell to Beloved Caruso - Lincoln Park Zoo

 

RIP, losing a longtime zoo animal is always the saddest to me. They were like the original stars for the golden age of Lincoln Park.