News between August 21st, 2014 - December 31st, 2019: On February 2nd, 2017, it was reported that the zoo changed its name from Willow Park Zoo to Zootah at Willow Park. Willow Park rebrands as 'Zootah' On June 20th, 2019, it was reported that (0.0.2) red foxes named Scarlet and Flame escaped from their exhibit and were eventually captured later that day. Red foxes back after escaping from Logan’s Zootah At Willow Park | ABC4 Utah
2020 News: On January 11th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) bald eagle named Steel who was injured in the wild in Pennslyvania. Log into Facebook On April 8th, the zoo announced they have acquired (2.1+?) ruddy ducks, (0.0.4+?) white-faced whistling ducks, (0.0.2+?) wood ducks, along with some other species of duck (need some people to id what these birds are). https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=162066264951413 On April 15th, the zoo announced that (0.0.9) domestic rabbits (breeds not specified) were born. Animal Encounter: Bunnies! On May 1st, the zoo announced they have started construction on expanding their caracal, coyote, and emu exhibits, as well as removed 3 large willow trees. Log into Facebook On May 12th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) emu was born. This marks the first time the species has been born at the facility. Baby Emu! On December 9th, the zoo announced that they have opened up a new aviary for their ducks. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=317225939351028
By the way, I believe one of the species I forgot to mention was the red-crested pochard as on December 9th that was one of the first species that got added to the aviary, along with the white-faced whistling ducks.
2021 News: On February 23rd, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.2+?) ringed teals and are now on exhibit in the waterfowl aviary. Log into Facebook On March 17th, the zoo announced that (0.0.10+?) domestic guinea pigs were born a few weeks prior. Log into Facebook On April 2nd, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Hawaiian geese were born. Log into Facebook On June 2nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) hedgehog (species not specified) was born. On June 4th, she was given the name Pinecone. Log into Facebook Log into Facebook On July 5th, the zoo announced they have completed the expansion of the caracal, emu, and coyote exhibits. Log into Facebook
On March 3rd, the zoo announced that their (1.0) caracal named Cricket has passed away due to age-related issues. He was 16 years old. Log into Facebook On March 29th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) raccoon named Frankie passed away. Log into Facebook On April 29th, the zoo announced that they were closed until further notice as one of their birds has avian influenza. Log into Facebook Avian flu case confirmed at Zootah at Willow Park
On March 27th, 2023, the zoo announced that it will renovate and double the size of the red fox exhibit which will reopen later in the year. Zootah At Willow Park
On August 30th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) striped skunk named Punky. Our Fall Homeschool Classes start... - Zootah At Willow Park On October 18th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) kinkajous named Dobby and Zoe. The zoo also announced they are building a new exhibit for them. For our first What’s happening... - Zootah At Willow Park On October 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) American black vulture named Voorhees which is now on exhibit. For this spooky fun fact friday,... - Zootah At Willow Park On October 25th, the zoo announced more new acquisitions in 2023, including: (1.1) common raccoons named Porthos and Aramis, (0.2) coyotes named Aries and Gemini, a (0.1) American badger named Toph, a (1.0) fallow deer named Sika, (0.2) umbrella cockatoos named Kiki and Koko, a (1.0) American white pelican named Kevin, a (0.0.1) American crow named Casey, a (0.0.1) rough-legged hawk named Cypress, (0.0.3) western bearded anoles, a (1.0) green iguana named Ranch, a (0.0.1) California king snake, a (0.0.1) Mexican rat snake, and (0.0.2) hermit crabs (species not specified). What’s happening Wednesday! We... - Zootah At Willow Park On October 27th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) goliath? birdeater tarantula which is now on exhibit. Final Spooky Fun Fact Friday:... - Zootah At Willow Park
On January 25th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) golden eagle named Brutus from an unspecified rehab center in southern Utah which is now on exhibit. Zootah At Willow Park
