Oakland Zoo Oakland Zoo News 2023

On January 1st, the zoo announced that because of unprecedented rainfall, the facility would be closed till January 17th (possibly later) due to a 10-foot wide and 10-foot deep sinkhole in the zoo's entry. The rainfall also caused multiple eucalyptus trees to fall, increased soil erosion, and flooded various buildings, though no animals or staff have been injured.

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On January 9th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) cougar named Hazel after she was found orphaned in Soquel, California.

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On January 12th, the zoo announced that due to ongoing construction to fix the sinkhole, the opening has been delayed to January 26th at the earliest.

Sinkhole blocking entrance to Oakland Zoo | Oakland Zoo remains closed while we repair the massive sinkhole damage caused by recent storms. Completing the reconstruction of our entrance, to safely... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

 

On January 30th, the zoo announced that they will be reopening to the public on February 3rd.

Repairing Oakland Zoo's main entrance! | We are thrilled to announce Oakland Zoo will reopen to the public on Friday, February 3rd! And….Glowfari has been extended! Tickets for all Glowfari... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

 

According to the Oakland Zoo newsletter, their flamingoes and spoonbills have returned to a majorly upgraded habitat.

 

A massive tree fell onto a new aviary. This allowed six birds, one being a hooded vulture, to escape. Thankfully, the birds are staying nearby.

Exotic birds escape storm-damaged aviary at Oakland Zoo

 

The Hooded Vulture and the two Pied Crows remain on the lam, but are sticking nearby and under 24 hour watch. Hopefully staff can coax them back sooner than later.

 

There's now just one crow still loose. The other showed up on someone's doorstep Oakland Zoo on Instagram: "Great news! Today, an Oakland resident living a few miles from the Zoo spotted Deauville, one of our two last missing birds, a Pied Crow, in her front yard. She contacted the Zoo and two of our amazing keepers, Madison and Aeriell, quickly headed over – and were able to lure Deauville inside this kind resident’s home, where she was safely caught in a net and brought back to Oakland Zoo! Check out the video! This means we have one last bird to recover, another Pied Crow, named Diego. If you spot him, please don’t try to catch him – he’s a very shy bird that startles easily – but DO call our rescue hotline (510-703-8986) normally used for our Heron Rescue efforts. What does a pied crow look like? Take a look at these photos. Notice the strong black and white markings, differentiating them from other crows. Thanks for your help and support!"

 

The vulture was caught on March 24th. The keepers lured the vulture into the flamingo exhibit where he was safely captured.

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On March 27th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African bush elephant named Lisa passed away at age 46 due to years of chronic and degenerative health issues.

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Spoiler: Domestic News

On April 5th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) domestic sheep (breed not specified) from an unspecified facility in Sebastopol, California, and are now on exhibit.

Wool-d you like to meet our newest Children’s Zoo family members? Two lambs, a male and a female, both about 2 weeks old! These cuties are both from... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

On April 23rd, the zoo announced that (0.2) cougars named Hazel and Holly will be transferred to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo in California in the first week of May.

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On May 3rd, the zoo announced that their (0.1) African bush elephant named Donna will be transferred to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in late June. They also announced they will be keeping their (1.0) elephant Osh, with the goal of acquiring more elephants in the future.

Donna with palm frond | As many of you know, Lisa, one of our African elephants, passed away last month from age-related health issues. And some of you have asked us what will... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

 

Can anyone tell me which of the zoo's two African lions is getting his mane back now? Can you direct me to a recent photograph?
Thank you!

 

White-handed gibbon birth:

Zoo welcomes baby gibbon to first-time mom

A pair of white-handed gibbons at Oakland Zoo are the proud parents of a new baby. Zookeepers say the baby was born over the weekend to mother Mei and father Rainier.

 

On May 27th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) southern pudu was born which is now on exhibit.

Welcome, little one! Riley and Gizmo pudus had a second fawn. This young male can be seen romping around or taking cozy naps with mom or dad. No name yet... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

On May 29th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) slender-tailed meerkats were born.

More meerkat babies! | On this Memorial Day #MeerkatMonday we present…more meerkats! Sandy has had a 2nd litter of pups The new guys are about 3 weeks old now and are... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

 

On June 19, the Oakland Zoo announced that their white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar) infant has a name: Joon. Its sex is still unknown.

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On Thursday, June 29th, the zoo announced that a 0:1 bison calf was born on June 2nd.

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On July 30th, the zoo announced its name, Nico.

Oakland Zoo - Baby pudu has a name — meet Nico! This...

On July 31st, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Henkel's leaf-tailed geckos named Mintaka and Thrash hatched in May and are behind the scenes.

Leaping Lizard! | Leapin' lizard (literally!) Check out the surprise jump from this baby leaf-tailed gecko. We are currently raising 2 gecko hatchlings behind the scenes... | By Oakland Zoo | Facebook

 

On August 23rd, the zoo announced its gender, (0.1).

Oakland Zoo - You've been waiting for it, here it is: the...

On August 29th, the zoo announced that another (0.0.1) American bison was born on July 27th.

Oakland Zoo - Oh baby! We have now welcomed TWO new bison...

 

Donna the elephant has arrived at Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary.

More about Donna’s journey:
Oakland Zoo’s African Elephant, Donna, Moves to New Home at The Elephant Sanctuary | Oakland Zoo