The zoo has gotten funds worth $291,156 for its new big cat exhibit for jaguars and cougars. It will also get a new logo and is considering separating from Spring River Park and changing its name to the Roswell Zoo. City approves funds for zoo’s large cat exhibit | Roswell Daily Record
An article about the Zoo’s new director, who is looking to establish more community connections as part of his new position: https://www.rdrnews.com/2021/07/17/new-director-aims-for-community-pride-in-spring-river-zoo/
Other news in 2021: On January 5th, the zoo announced in time for its grand reopening, it had acquired an (0.0.1) American beaver, (0.0.2) wallabies, a (0.0.1) iguana, and a (0.0.1) parrot (species names not described). The zoo also has a (0.0.1) elk that was born in the Summer of 2020. Log into Facebook On January 15th, the zoo officially opened its new mountain lion exhibit for public viewing. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1285697135132967 On January 25th, the zoo announced that some of its exhibits have received new signage, such as with the Swainson's hawk. Log into Facebook On April 5th, the zoo announced that its (1.0) red fox named Rhett has passed away at age 16. Log into Facebook On April 29th, the zoo announced that its (0.1) bobcat named Cutter has passed away at age 20. Log into Facebook On June 19th, the zoo announced that it has acquired a (1.0) raccoon named Billy as part of their Animal Ambassador Program. Log into Facebook On July 1st, the zoo announced they have temporarily acquired (0.1.1) American black bears named Tiny and Winnie, as well as a (1.0) mountain lion named Rocky from the Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo, New Mexico due to exhibit renovations. Log into Facebook On July 9th, it was reported that one of the American black bears, Winnie, found a hole in the chain-link fence which she used to escape her temporary enclosure. Winnie climbed on top of her exhibit, where she was safely removed and put back inside her enclosure. Watch: Bear escapes habitat at New Mexico zoo, climbs to top of enclosure - UPI.com On September 7th, it was reported that the USDA has cited the zoo for several animal welfare violations, due to an investigation by PETA. One citation is of a longhorn steer who has overgrown hooves and the zoo has not been able to groom said steer in a significant amount of time. The steer is now in private hands. Citations issued at Roswell zoo for animal treatment | KRQE News 13 On September 15th, it was announced that the mountain lion and American black bears have been transferred back to the Alameda Park Zoo. Log into Facebook On November 20th, it was reported that renovations of the zoo pond have been completed and the pond will be available for people to fish and enjoy some time in 2022. Completion of zoo pond renovations celebrated | Roswell Daily Record On December 13th, it was reported that the oldest horse from the zoo's carousel has been restored and is now on display at the Roswell Public Library. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/spring-river-zoo-restores-first-horse-from-roswell-carousel/ On December 15th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (3.0) capybara from Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park in Maricopa County, Arizona. Log into Facebook
On January 3rd, 2022 it was reported that the zoo is requesting $720,000 for exhibit upgrades which include a new educational farm exhibit and a new home for the zoo's black bears. Zoo seeks to make security, exhibit upgrades | Roswell Daily Record On January 29th, it was reported that PETA has put up a billboard near the zoo saying that the bears live in "archaic concrete pits" and to boycott roadside zoos. The city of Roswell has disputed such claims as the organization is "twisting" facts around. City, PETA remain at odds over zoo bears | Roswell Daily Record
I visited this zoo in 2015 and some of the 'exhibits' were terrible: American Black Bears (pacing): Bobcat: Cougar: American Crow: Raccoon: Red Fox:
On April 29th, the zoo announced they are opening a new exhibit called Butterfly Garden, which will open on May 7th. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=5000612476726013
On December 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (1.0.1) kinkajous named Theodore and Honey and will be used as ambassador animals. 登录 Facebook
Three Barbary sheep and a wallaby were killed after a trio of dogs broke into the Zoo. Four animals killed at Roswell zoo
On January 17th, 2023, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) domestic pig x feral hog hybrid named Charlotte which will be a companion to the zoo's other domestic pig. This latest Zoo Crew introduces... - Spring River Zoo | By Spring River Zoo | This latest Zoo Crew introduces Charlotte the pig, a new addition to the zoo. Charlotte will eventually join Kevin Bacon the pig, a zoo veteran....
