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Two black bear cubs, Indie and Val, are now on display.

You Can Finally See Topeka Zoo's Black Bear Cubs

 

Good news and bad news: the good news is that an elk calf was born (since when did Topeka get elk?)

Elk at Topeka Zoo gives birth to healthy calf | Cjonline.com Mobile

The bad news is that Chuck the flamingo has died.

Topeka Zoo loses flamingo to old age | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

The elk calf is a female and has been named Maple. Her mom is Apsen and the zoo also has a one year old female Juniper.

Meet Maple: Topeka Zoo identifies newborn elk as a female | CJOnline.com

 

Southern three-banded armadillo born :
Topeka Zoo ?Gets ?Round? to Announcing Armadillo Birth - ZooBorns

 

Golden lion tamarin born:

Topeka Zoo welcomes golden lion tamarin born early Tuesday | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

Discussions between PETA and Zoo officials regarding the elephants' social interactions:

Topeka Zoo director denies PETA's request to discuss elephants' care | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

Male Tamarin, Faustino, has died after a fight within the group.

Topeka Zoo Golden Lion Tamarin dies after scuffle with another Tamarin

 

Some info about the upcoming African wild dog portion of the future Camp Cowabunga complex.

Topeka Zoo hopes to build African painted dog program with help of Zimbabwean conservationist | Cjonline.com Mobile

 

Surprising news coming from the zoo today. The zoo has welcomed 2 new female elephants, a mixed African and Asian pair similarly seen already at the zoo. The 2 new elephants were previously performing elephants and now call the zoo home after the passing of their owner.

I see this acquisition already brewing up some controversy. What do you guys think of this?

Topeka Zoo welcomes 2 new elephants, doubling capital city's elephant population | CJOnline.com

 

It would be good for Topeka Zoo to fullfill a role for accomodating elderly elephants.

What were the historical stats of African ele male Tembo f.i.? Could he yet be a realistic candidate as a new founder within the African elephant SSP?


When are the plans for the expanded elephant exhibit planned for? What is the timeline here?

 

How are the arrival of these new elephants controversial?

If you can access the article, it mentions some details of the elephant exhibit expansion and that Tembo is a female.

 

Thanks gerenuk, re-reading the article indeed Tembo is a female.

I do hope they may be able to start some time soon on an expansion proper.

 

A sloth named Newt was born recently to mom Jackie. Newt's gender has yet to be determined.

Topeka Zoo welcomes newborn sloth

 

Male Sumatran tiger Rojo is heading for Miller Park Zoo, and will eventually be replaced by another male.

Topeka Zoo's Rojo is moving to Illinois

 

The Zoo's trio of Sumatran tiger sisters will be off to Tennessee next week! They'll stay for a little while in Knoxville until the completion of Nashville's new habitat.

Transfer time: Topeka tiger trio to take trip to Tennessee

 

The lions are temporarily going off-display while their home is renovated.

It's your last shot to see the Topeka Zoo's lions for a long time

 

New male Sumatran tiger Sanjiv:

Arriving from Akron - Meet the Topeka Zoo's new tiger

 

Tiffany the gorilla is recovering after her surgery to treat her constipation.

Constipated gorilla in Kansas zoo recovering after surgery | Daily Mail Online

 

Tiffany the Gorilla has been euthanized at age 49 due to ovarian cancer.

Topeka Zoo's Tiffany the Gorilla dies at 49

 

African elephant Shannon was brought back on her feet by the local fire department after being found lying on the ground:Local fire crews help save elephant at Topeka Zoo