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September/October 2009 - The Aviary
Five bird can now be found in the new Aviary section in Animal Info, and Crowd Index for Fall 2009 has also been adopted.In addition: Due to the death of New York Aquarium's baby Pacific walrus Akituusaq, his profile will be removed. The Aquarium is now left with two female walruses: Nuka, and Kulusiq.
August 2009 - The Merge
The restored Precious Moments branch is to merge with ZooBlog in order to provide some information
and suggestions for your next museum tour. In addition, ZooBlog is also transforming. The ZooTalk page has now replaced the regular homepage which originally features zoo/aquarium news. Selected report(s) will be fully accessed in the orginal ZooTalk page. June 2009 - Hiding Snow Leopards
The Central Park Zoo has introduced three snow leopards in its "Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit" in June 2009. These snow leopards have quickly become a popular attraction, but is it guaranteed that you will be able to catch a glimpse of them now during summer? FYI, snow leopards adapts in cold climate, therefore chances of seeing them is less than 50%, in which most of the time they will hide in shades.May 2009 - The New Ocean Park Redevelopment Plan
The New Ocean Park Redevelopment Plan is not as ambitious as it seemed. The new concept was released when the park's Amazing Asian Animals opened in April. The killer whale stadium idea is removed, as well as a few roller coasters. The Panda exhibit was originally planned on The Summit but was replaced by Amazing Asian Animals. In the end, however, the New Ocean Park will still increase its attractions from 30 to 75.Featured: September 2008 - Beebe has returned from the Bronx Zoo
During this summer, one of the female sea lions at Prospect Park Zoo named "Beebe" has made a quick
visit to the Bronx Zoo. The theory behind the move was that Kiani is proven a
successful father when his first offspring Katy was born on July 14 to mother Cleo. It is
a good opportunity to introduce new females to the Bronx pool during sea lions'
breeding season in hoping that there will be more sea lion pups born next summer...Read More Sister Sites
