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Brookfield Zoo Pangolin Exhibit

Discussion in 'United States' started by Deborah Rogozinski, 18 May 2017.

  1. Deborah Rogozinski

    Deborah Rogozinski New Member

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    Does anyone know if the pangolin exhibit is open yet?
     
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    pachyderm pro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    If you mean the exhibit at Brookfield, yes it should. I will be heading to the zoo this weekend to confirm.
     
  3. Deborah Rogozinski

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    We went today and two of the three display panels were open. The official unveiling is tomorrow. But we did get to see him!
     
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    pachyderm pro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    That's great news! Thanks for the update. I will be going on Sunday and will be uploading photos.
     
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    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Absolutely fine news!

    Here is hoping more Western world zoos take up the challenge of pangolin husbandry and zoo animal conservation management.

    The entire genus is at risk of going extinct from the Planet, so ex situ programs are rather urgent.
    The same is trade in volumes of trade for sea horses - as in marine wildlife resources -.

    And sure enough, there is a long list of other LBN's that should make that list for ex situ management.
     
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