Looks quite good for such a small zoo and seems to be focusing on a diverse number of mostly smaller species to make up for that, which is a good strategy in my opinion. Might give it a look next summer or on a break from classes. How long has the zoo had Cheetahs? They're quite an exotic species compared to the rest of the selection.
Uploaded more photos from a trip this month. Not sure where the cheetahs came from, but they have a very nice enclosure at Scovill; better than at some larger zoos, I'm sure. Other interesting species of note are tufted deer and African house snake. Couple of other notes: a new enclosure is being built adjacent to the tufted deer and will hold African crowned cranes; the toucans and turacos were off-exhibit due to the recent threat of avian influenza, but I was told they would be back out soon; a ring-tailed lemur was born recently; and the prairie dogs have been jumping the concrete barrier into the meerkat enclosure, presumably to steal vegetation for their burrows.
Runako the cheetah was euthanized after kidney failure reduced his quality of life. http://m.herald-review.com/news/loc...51c6-8309-4808961ba75f.html?mobile_touch=true
Tusa the red panda is heading for the National Zoo soon. Scovill Zoo loses Tusa | Local | herald-review.com
Cheetah brothers Segosi and Kapenda have arrived. http://herald-review.com/news/local...cle_b26497ed-38b0-58b3-bf86-3d85e30a9169.html
Some information on their resident pair of Galapagos tortoise: Turtles & Tortoises - Scovill Zoo Both have known approximate birth dates in the late 1960's / early 1970's which leads me to believe they both were captive born! Question is where: Bermuda, San Diego or Honolulu? Anyone care to have more details?
A Black-handed spider monkey has been born: Spider monkey born at Scovill Zoo Mother Ethel gave birth on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Ethel (age 17) was born at the Henson Robinson Zoo in Springfield and came to Scovill Zoo in 2008. Willie (age 24), the father, was born at Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, went to the Santa Anna Zoo in California before coming to Scovill Zoo in 2012. This is the first baby for this spider monkey pair and the first spider monkey born at Scovill Zoo.
Visit on 6/3/2021, June 3rd, 2021 Changes: Red wolf is now signed as Grey Wolf Toco toucan is gone The Leopard Tortoise outside the Herpaquarium/Reptile house now has signage for Gopher Tortoise and Red-Footed Tortoise, all three species were present. Blue tree monitor, Painted turtle, Red-eyed crocodile skink and Northern map turtle are no longer signed and no longer present in the Herpaquarium Rhinoceros Iguana is back in the large open topped enclosure in the Herpaquarium There is a fish tank with unsigned Plecostomus and a Catfish in the Herpaquarium East African Crowned Crane is now in an enclosure next to the Zebras, across from the Camels near the Cheetahs Grey Crowned Crane and Chinese Tufted deer are moved from the row of enclosures in the middle with the Prarie dogs. Chinese Tufted deer are no longer signed or present. Lady Ross's Turaco enclosure is completed, I didn't see it but there is a pet carrier and signage that it is present.
Other 2021 News: On March 25th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Nigerian dwarf goats were born the week prior. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2905641469692375 On June 9th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Humboldt penguins were born. The female was born in early April, while they never specified when the male was born. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=514934309550378 On July 2nd, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) emu named Mel from the Cinncinati Zoo in Ohio. Log into Facebook On August 17th, it was reported that the zoo celebrated its 4 millionth visitor. Scovill Zoo honors its 4 millionth visitor | WCIA.com On November 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Bactrian camel named Finnegan from the Idaho Falls Zoo in Idaho. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1047549789153365
2022 News: On February 22nd, the zoo announced the gender of the baby black-handed spider monkey (male) and his name, Hank. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=989518068326121 On April 8th, it was reported that due to bird flu, the zoo decided to move all of their bird species off exhibit. Zoos bring birds inside due to Avian Flu concerns
The Zoo has passed its AZA accreditation inspection. Scovill Zoo granted accreditation by Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Spoiler: Domestic News On April 4th, 2023, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born on April 2nd. Scovill Zoo Scovill Zoo welcomes baby goats, lemurs On April 4th, 2023, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) ring-tailed lemurs were born in late March. Scovill Zoo Scovill Zoo welcomes baby goats, lemurs
On May 10th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4+?) black-tailed prairie dogs were born which are now on exhibit. These new residents are starting to come above ground to enjoy the sunshine! Baby prairie dogs are adorable! | By Scovill Zoo | Facebook On May 13th, the zoo announced the names, Apollo and Artemis. Scovill Zoo
Spoiler: Domestic News On June 22nd, the zoo announced that (1.1) domestic goats (breed not specified) were born which are now on exhibit. Scovill Zoo On July 2nd, the zoo announced they renovated the Herpaquarium which is now open to the public. Scovill Zoo
On August 12th, the zoo announced that their (0.0.2) red pandas named Lali and Pabu passed away due to Addison's disease and they do not have any plans on acquiring the species in the near future. Scovill Zoo - The hardest part of working at a zoo is...
A cougar habitat is coming next August, along with a new camel holding space. New mountain lion exhibit coming to Scovill Zoo