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Yebonga the Southern White Rhino Turns 50
The median life expectancy for southern white rhinos is 36 years old
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Giraffe Herd Update
This month, experts from out of state will come to Reid Park Zoo to help our veterinary team with a procedure.
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Mabu the African Elephant Has Moved
In the wild, male elephants commonly move between herds for social and breeding purposes. Mimicking this natural behavior, Reid Park Zoo’s bull elephant Mabu has a new home at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Mabu arrived safely last night and is doing…
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Reid Park Zoo Mourns the Loss of a Squirrel Monkey
Reid Park Zoo is sad to announce that eight-year-old Glitter, one of its beloved squirrel monkeys, has died. The necropsy results show she tested positive for SARS CoV-2. Glitter had a history of intestinal concerns. Her death was due to…
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Reid Park Zoo Initiates Plan as First Avian Flu Cases Appear in Arizona
Over the last few months, a strain of avian influenza has been a threat to birds across the country. Recently, the flu has been identified in a small number of wild birds in Arizona. In response, Reid Park Zoo is…
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Yebonga the Southern White Rhino is 49
Today we’re celebrating a very special birthday: Yebonga the Southern white rhino’s 49th! The median life expectancy for this species is 36 years, and Yebonga is considered a geriatric member of her species. To help Yebonga celebrate her day, her keeper team…
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Reid Park Zoo Welcomes a Herd of Speke’s Gazelle
Speke-ing of Zoo News, We Have an Announcement to Share! Reid Park Zoo recently welcomed a herd of three male Speke’s gazelle. The trio are living in the grassland habitat with our white rhinoceros and crowned cranes. Their names are…
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Joaquin the Andean Bear is Settling In
Joaquin is getting comfortable in his new home and getting to know his care team. Chat with Keeper Josh to learn all about Joaquin, Oja, and Andean bears in the wild! Andean bears are the only bear species native to…
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Come Meet Joaquin the Andean Bear
Come Meet Joaquin! Reid Park Zoo members got a first opportunity to meet a new addition this morning. Joaquin the Andean bear recently arrived at Reid Park Zoo and has been spending time in our Animal Health Center as part…
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Joaquin the Andean Bear Welcomed Back to Your Zoo
Welcome Home, Joaquin! We are beary excited to introduce you to Joaquin the Andean bear — or should we say reintroduce you! Joaquin was born at Reid Park Zoo in 2002. He has returned as part of the Association of…
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