The zoo's CEO was named Vice President/Secretary of the International Elephant Foundation. International Elephant Foundation Names San Antonio Zoo CEO as Vice President/Secretary
Sumatran tiger Kemala was euthanized following complications during a physical. San Antonio Zoo's 12-year-old Sumatran tiger dies during routine physical
So the head of a zoo with a single elephant (in violation of AZA standards) in arguably the worst elephant exhibit of an accredited zoo is named head of the International Elephant Foundation?
They adopted two old females from Ringling to keep Lucky company last year; meaning that they’re not in violation of AZA standards socialbility wise as they have the necessary three animals:San Antonio Zoo adopts two elephants
Thanks for update - I was not aware of that. (Though sticking three elephants in that small exhibit is not necessarily an improvement IMO).
Which is why the exhibit was also renovated, increasing the available space for the animals. It’s not perfect but it’s crrtainly an all around drastic improvement.
Given their investment in elderly elephant care and husbandry + housing improvement I would concur it is a just choice. A stark reminder why and how the PETA / anti zoo elephant cohort are plain wrong on facts and content. Now the San Antonio Zoo CEO has what it takes to take on and move forward the full complement of important duties and tasks accompanying the great work the International Elephant Foundation requires. It will both benefit in situ and ex situ care of (captive) elephants and enable much needed conservation work with wild and non-captive elephant stocks.
Here is an article about CEO Tim Morrow, and the master plan that the zoo is beginning to explore for fundraising: https://blooloop.com/features/san-antonio-zoo-tim-morrow/
White rhinos Ophelia and Nyota arrived for the opening of the new exhibit this weekend. A male will be joining them soon. Ophelia, Nyota get brand new home at San Antonio Zoo
The article does not say, perhaps they were already at the zoo in temporary living quarters while their exhibit was worked on?
Based on Tim's twitter doesn't look like they were there previously. Several tweets like new friends, etc.
Their Facebook says Nyota came from Busch Gardens Tampa, while Ophelia came from White Oak Conservation. Their previous male, Kutu, has been sent to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch for the breeding program. They'll be getting a new male later.
Koalas will return to the zoo for the summer. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.my...urn-to-the-San-Antonio-Zoo-after-13674252.php
For the love of all that is holy and sacred, READ THE LINK IN THE POST. All you're doing is bumping topics unnecessarily, momentarily fooling those who think there's a new development at any zoo. All you're doing is spamming. It's literally just clicking the link and READING. I don't wish to be aggressive in the slightest, but I've honestly been getting more and more annoyed. Thank you for understanding.
I recognize this isn't an isolated incident, but to be fair, the article doesn't actually mention anything but koalas.
Kiddie Park, a historic mini amusement park for children, is moving from its current San Antonio location to the zoo. The zoo will take over management and share proceeds with the current owners for ten years, after which the zoo will keep all proceeds. It will be located outside the gates of the current zoo and zoo admission will not be required. Kiddie Park — hemmed in by booming Broadway — moving to the S.A. Zoo
The koalas have arrived at the zoo, and will be on exhibit starting May 25. Koalas arrive at the San Antonio Zoo for the first time in decades