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New Marabou Stork at the Zoo 1-31-12
Meet Reid Park Zoo’s newest resident: a 1-year-old male marabou stork who arrived from the Dallas Zoo last week! After 30 days in our Animal Health Center, and some standard health tests, he’ll join another male stork (age 43) in…
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Female Tiger Makes Exhibit Debut 9-13-11
“Sita,” a 10-year-old female tiger who arrived at Reid Park Zoo from the Bronx Zoo earlier this summer, went out on exhibit for the very first time this morning. She was calm and confident, and got a lot of attention…
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Baby tamandua born 8-10-11
A tiny tamandua (pronounced tuh-MAN-deh-wah), or lesser anteater, was born at the Zoo on August 10th, 2011. Mom and baby are doing fine. Tamanduas are part of our education program–although they are not on exhibit, you might see one of…
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It’s a boy! And a boy! And a girl!
Three African lion cubs were born to female “Kaya” late last week–Kaya’s Keeper heard them vocalizing when she arrived on the morning of July 28th,2011. Mom and the three cubs have been left largely undisturbed so that she can focus…
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10 New Flamingos Explore Their New Home
The flamboyance of flamingos that arrived at the Zoo last month have passed their health exams with flying colors (well, pink, at least). Last week, Zoo Keepers moved the flamingos, one by one, from the Health Center to their new…
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Baby zebra makes his debut – and needs a name!
The Grevy’s zebra that was born January 30th has made his public debut. He had a rough start to life with a few health complications, but you’d never know it now. He is healthy, and very active. For now he…
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New demonstration animals!
The Zoo is pleased to introduce Wetzel, a six-banded armadillo; and Jasper, a marbled polecat. Wetzel and Jasper made their debut to delighted Zoo visitors for the very first time this morning! They will be on exhibit many mornings as…
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