Alexandria Zoological Park Alexandria Zoological Park News

I just uploaded approximately 125 photos of this excellent small zoo into the gallery. Land of the Jaguar opened in 2013 and several new species were incorporated into a stellar South American section that is one of the best of its kind in the country. The species list from that continent is very impressive: Andean Bear, Jaguar, Ocelot, Giant Anteater, Brazilian Tapir, Capybara, Patagonian Cavy, Red Rumped Agouti, Tayra, Bush Dog, Maned Wolf, Coati, Black Howler Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, Golden Lion Tamarin, Cotton Top Tamarin, American Crocodile, Broud-Snouted Caiman, Galapagos Tortoise, Andean Vulture, King Vulture, Chilean Flamingo and several other bird species. The sheer volume of South American animals, all in mainly decent exhibits, is quite astonishing for a fairly small zoo.

 

Angalia, a 2-year-old female lion, arrived from the Oregon Zoo.

Excited to meet the Zoo?s new lion Angalia? She is too

 

Two male cougar kittens arrived.

Orphaned cougar kittens find home at Alexandria Zoo

 

A trio of river otter pups was born:

Alexandria Zoo welcomes three river otter babies

 

White Bengal Tiger Kumar has passed away.

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Do somebody know if they still have Clouded leopards?

 

A crested screamer chick hatched on April 24th.

 

Zoo hit by hurricane Laura :

Laura leaves zoo in complete destruction

 

Thankfully none of the animals escaped or were killed. That is a massive amount of downed trees though

 

the chick sadly passed away.

 

the zoo still has a beautiful and healthy 1.1 Clouded leopard breeding pair ( no longer on breeding recommendation any more due to health of female )

 

On March 12th, 2021, the zoo officially reopened for the first time since last August due to a hurricane that uprooted 75 trees and damaged 20 enclosures throughout the zoo.

The Alexandria Zoo officially reopens after storm damage

 

Between March 14-15 three female North American river otters were born, the parents are Mack and Emmy.

Source:
Website of Alexandria Zoo (26/03/2021) Zoo News | Alexandria Zoo

 

Puma return:

Cougars Jack and Diane finally return to Alexandria Zoo

The famous cougars Jack and Diane were brought back home to their new habitat at the Alexandria Zoo for the first time since August.

The brother-sister pair has been temporarily living at the Baton Rouge Zoo after fallen trees damaged their habitat during Hurricane Laura.

Their new exhibit features an outdoor habitat, a bigger night house and a tunnel to play in. Dr. Lakes said they’ve received so much support since the hurricanes and that they couldn’t build the additional expanded habitat without the community support.

 

The Zoo will be enhancing and expanding the tiger exhibit and building an interactive aviary. Also, a howler monkey was born on January 12.

New additions coming to the Alexandria Zoo

 

Other 2021 News:

On January 27th, the zoo announced that they have received a $40,000 grant for the rebuilding and expanding of the boardwalk that will wrap around the new Aussie Aviary.

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On February 12th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) bald eagle named Betsy from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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On February 23rd, the zoo announced that their maned wolf exhibit had its repairs completed as it was the only exhibit to be extensively damaged by both hurricanes Laura and Delta.

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On March 2nd, the zoo announced that their cougar overlook deck has completed repairs.

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On March 15th, the zoo announced that the foundations for the entry building and night house for the Aussie Aviary were poured in.

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On June 14th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) white generic tiger named Hannah has been diagnosed with melanoma. On September 9th, the zoo announced that Hannah passed away on September 5th. She was 18 years old.

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On June 21st, the zoo announced that they have installed a new shade structure in the African crested porcupine exhibit.

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On August 27th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) Brazillian tapir named PJ has passed away due to oral squamous cell carcinoma on August 23rd. She was 27 years old.

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On September 14th, the zoo announced that their (1.0) Malayan tiger named Jammu passed away due to age-related issues. He was 22 years old, making him the oldest male Malayan tiger in the United States.

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On October 25th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) black-necked swan underwent surgery to remove cataracts and restore vision in both of his eyes, and is now back on exhibit.

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Other 2022 News:

On February 26th, the zoo announced that the black howler monkey born on January 12th is a male.

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On March 19th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) jaguar named Maderas has been transferred to the Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas. The facility is looking to acquire another female.

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On April 20th, it was announced that (0.0.70) Aussie birds were transferred from the Woodland Park Zoo in Washington to the new Aussie Aviary.

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On May 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) black-necked swan was born.

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A female jaguar named Philomena, aka Philly, arrived from Memphis. Also, the “Aussie Aviary” is now open to the public.

Alexandria Zoo showcases new exhibits

 

In addition to the new tiger habitat, a siamang exhibit and restaurant are planned for the future as well.

Alexandria Zoo planning on new tiger, siamang habitat

 

Piece of 2022 news missed:

On September 16th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) white-nosed coatis were born.

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