Rockhampton Zoo was also hit by Tropical Cyclone Marcia, and suffered damage and one animal death - a Blue & Yellow Macaw. They remain closed until further notice. More information and photos on the Zoo's Facebook page:
The Rockhampton Zoo has three chimpanzee, a male: Cassie and two females: Holly and Samantha. Does anyone know the DOB for any of these animals? Do any of them have relatives in Australia/New Zealand?
Not sure of exact DOBs, but someone on here probably will. Roughly, Holly was 23 in 2012 and Samantha was 29, so should be 25-26 and 31-32 now, while Cassius was 40 (42-43 now).
the male descends from Taronga stock (he came to Rockhampton from Natureland in Queensland with his now-deceased brother). One of the females (Sam) came from Willowbank (in NZ) and her mother was bred at Taronga. The other female is ex-Bullens and is (probably) not related to Taronga stock.
Thank you for your replies zooboy28 and Chilidonias, that's interesting to know. I'm guessing it's unlikely Cassie will ever breed with the two females. It's a shame they can't be utilised in the breeding programme, especially if Holly is unprepresented in the region. Does anybody know the name of Sam's mother (from Taronga) and if she or Cassie still have surviving reletives there?
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-Rockhampton Zoo will receive three new macaws: Three new macaws for zoo after two died this year | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin -Wombat diet: Daily walk keeps wombats fit at Rockhampton Zoo - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A Nicobar pigeon has successfully fledged for the first time at the zoo. https://www.facebook.com/Rockhampto...6670837745845/936999029713019/?type=3&theater
A female dingo pup has arrived: VIDEO: Pup saved and sent over to Rockhampton Zoo | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
Rockhampton Zoo will undergo a major redevelopment, including an interesting concept for a reptile house (see pic in article): PHOTO GALLERY: Team McMillan's plans to revamp Rocky zoo | CQ News
Thomas the iconic water buffalo has sadly passed away: Rockhampton mourns the loss of Thomas the water buffalo | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin Three blue and gold macaws have arrived: Blossy, Lilli and Jewel join Rockhampton Zoo family | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
The zoo's saltwater crocodile The Colonel had a health scare after he vomited up two plastic bottles: VIDEO: Croc coerced to vomit up plastic bottles at zoo | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin
From Rockhampton Zoos Facebook page. Great news. "We have a baby! We are delighted to announced the safe arrival of our first ever baby chimpanzee. Born yesterday to mum, Leakey and dad, Alon, both mum and baby are doing well. Staff have been closely monitoring a pregnant Leakey for the past few months. Leakey is a first time mum so this journey is just beginning and we are doing all we can to ensure Leakey and the rest of the chimps adjust to the new addition. To give the new mum time to settle the chimp enclosure will be closed to the public until we are certain Leakey is ready. We thank you for your understanding". Rockhampton Zoo
‘Tina’, a female Lion-tailed Macaque has passed away at the age of 44. Security Check This leaves Rockhampton Zoo with 0:2 Lion-tailed Macaques (‘Lhasa’ and ‘Dana’).
