Thought maybe will work on a proper map tonight and hope that when post to PZ media page it is able to stay there
Don’t be embarrassed. It’d be great to see a map of the lesser primates precinct if you get around to making it. Like Taronga and Melbourne, Perth Zoo once had an extensive primate collection and I’m disappointed many species have been phased out, with the Hamadryas baboons to follow in the near future.
@Zoofan15 @Patrick Keegan I know hey its a huge loss, wish Perth would reconsider the phase out of their last Hamadryas(es). Hey btw I just uploaded a rough map of the Lesser Primates complex that just made. It might be removed by a moderator as the quality is sub-par but best I could do with my current computer tools: Map of Perth Zoo's 'Lesser Primates' Complex - ZooChat
Hamadryas baboon phase out: I noticed they hadn’t bred since 2005, so figured this troop would be allowed to die out; but hoped they’d get more. Sadly the zoo confirmed as per the masterplan, the Hamadryas baboon has no future at Perth Zoo after this troop passes on. The females are aged 22 and 25 years, so are already at the upper end of their life expectancy. Other zoos who’ve phased out baboons have allowed their troops to dwindle to two and then euthanised both when one needed to be euthanised on medical grounds (with the other euthanised on welfare grounds). 1.0 Chad (28/04/2005) 0.1 Grimus (23/11/1996) 0.1 Guni (11/01/1999)
Great work, I found it really insightful. The only thing that’d make it better is an annotation in the comments below what species each of the exhibits held. @tetrapod etc. may be able to help with that.
Construction has now begun on the cafe and function centre: Perth Zoo reveals blueprint for $180m evolution: ‘Exciting’ Work has started on a new $16.5 million cafe and function centre at Perth Zoo, designed to be a central meeting place for visiting WA families…planned to be completed by mid-2023. Next phases of the masterplan: The next stages of the master plan will include an expansion of the African Savannah section, an Orangutang jungle, and a conservation and science tree-top facility.
191 Western Swamp Turtles have been released into Scott National Park and Moore River: Major historical milestone for Western Swamp Tortoise | Perth Zoo
Approximately 100 White-bellied Frogs have been released into the wild. The zoo have now released a total of 1,250 individuals: Critically endangered tiny frogs reintroduced in the South-West | Perth Zoo
Four new board members have been appointed: https://www.miragenews.com/new-board-members-for-perth-zoo-11-october-871731/ Their backgrounds are as follows: - Specialist commercial litigation with extensive experience in corporate governance. - Two decades working in the fields of wildlife, zoological and conservation medicine. - Senior leadership in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. - Consultancy experience in sport, recreation and community development, with a focus on the provision of public infrastructure.
28 (16.12) Dibblers have been released onto Dirk Hartog Island National Park. This is the fourth release at the national park of zoo-bred Dibblers since 2019: Dibblers released onto island safe haven for breeding | Perth Zoo
Lioness tested for allergies: No Cookies | Geelong Advertiser Australia’s Perth Zoo said “humans aren’t the only ones feeling spring hay fever” as a lion underwent an allergy test when keepers noticed she had some “unusual hives.” Footage released by the zoo shows seven-year-old lioness Uzuri being examined by a veterinary team under general anesthetic. “Pet-owners may recognise the skin prick and patch test as the same one given to their own itchy cats and dogs,” the zoo said. The tests showed the animal was having a reaction to dust, mites and some plants, and vet teams were working on a treatment plan, according to the zoo. A Sumatran tigress at Wellington Zoo similarly suffers from allergies and has received immunotherapy, which was apparently the reason she was removed from the breeding programme. It’ll be interesting to see if Perth Zoo similarly focus breeding efforts on her sister, Makeeba, when male lions arrive.
Inkosi the giraffe is crate training ahead of his departure: From socials: A long journey for a tall animal! Zookeepers have been busy helping Inkosi feel comfortable in his special travel crate ahead of his journey to South Australia in the coming weeks. At his new home, Inkosi will play a major role in the regionally coordinated breeding program.
Inkosi has left the building: Zoo's epic feat to move giraffe thousands of kilometres His transfer reduces Perth’s holdings to 2.3 giraffe: 1.0 Armani (23/12/2002) 0.1 Kitoto (04/02/2010) 0.1 Ellie (10/05/2016) 0.1 Zahara (03/09/2021) Armani x Kitoto 1.0 Akiki (01/10/2021) Armani x Ellie
At the end of the day I guess all city zoos are going to be limited in the number of giraffes they can hold with Perth maxing out at a handful at best. While even smaller zoos like Adelaide I would like to see them gone permanently.
Perth Zoo have a decent sized exhibit for a city zoo, with plans to expand it further so I’d expect them to continue with this species long term. Their bull is getting on in years and has sired a number of calves, so retirement to bachelor herd (as with the previous bull) and the import of a new bull could be on the cards when the Giraffe IRA is completed.
Correct I have seen Perths giraffe exhibit its larger than most city zoo exhibits, perhaps once the elephants have left they might expand into this area,
I could imagine that happening. Though I’m hoping this has been revised, Auckland Zoo had similar plans to extend their Savannah into the elephant exhibit. Neither zoo would be greatly enhanced by such a move (especially if no new species are acquired), but the focus of zoos these days is on improved welfare - which goes hand in hand with the public image pressures to create large exhibits.
A breeding group of 1.2 plus youngsters is all that Perth can hold with current facilities. No room for extra individuals indoors..
I get the impression it was a stretch to retain Inkosi into young adulthood, along with the new calves. His transfer was supposed to happen over a year ago.
