Posts Tagged ‘Salisbury zoo’
Salisbury Zoo Gets 2nd Cotton-top Tamarin
There’s a new cotton-top tamarin at the Salisbury Zoo. Nikki is 4 and is on loan from the Southwick Zoo in Massachusetts and is now sharing an exhibit with Bianca, another cotton-top tamarin, and Timmy, a black-tufted marmoset. Cotton-top tamarins are critically endangered – in the wild – they’re found in Colombia. Additional information from…
Read MoreNew Director Chosen at Salisbury Zoo
The Salisbury Zoo has hired from within for its new Director. A national search was done, but Chuck Eicholz, who served as the acting zoo director since the retirement of former Director Leonora Dillon at the end of June, was chosen. Eicholz brings nearly 40 years of experience in animal care and had served as…
Read MorePinocchio to Go on Breeding-Loan at Nashville Zoo
If you plan to visit Pinocchio, the Andean bear, at the Salisbury Zoo – you only have a few weeks before he goes on vacation to the Nashville Zoo. He will be on a breeding loan – through the Species Survival Plan – which manages the Andean bear population in the US. Pinocchio will return…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes New Animal
If you visit the Salisbury Zoo, you may spot a new animal hanging out in the trees – a black-tufted marmoset named Timmy. Native to South America, mainly Brazil, Black-tufted marmosets are social animals that live in trees. Zoo Director Leonora Dillon says Timmy is a great addition to the Zoo, and they are excited…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo welcomes newborn baby bear
The Salisbury Zoo has announced the birth of an Andean bear cub! The cub was born on January 11th to parents, Chaska (female) and Pinocchio (male). The healthy cub was born on January 11 after months of being monitored and observed by Salisbury Zoo animal-care staff. The first several weeks after birth are extremely critical…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo welcomes two baby sloths
Two baby sloths have been born at the Salisbury Zoo! In July, Salisbury Zoo keepers suspected one or perhaps two of the female sloths might be pregnant. Unsure of exactly when either would give birth, staff kept a close eye on both of them. Eight year old Buttercup had successfully given birth twice in the…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo announces passing of Spider Monkey “Amy”
The Salisbury Zoo regretfully announces the passing of their female black-handed spider monkey, “Amy”. The 25-year-old monkey had been under medical care for advanced stages of cancer and passed away during surgery. The average life span of spider monkeys in captivity is 33 years. Amy was born on April 17, 1994 at the Salisbury Zoo.…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes Two New Bisons
The Salisbury Zoo has announced it’s acquiring two young female bisons. Following the death of their male bison last June, the Zoo began searching for compatible companions for their older female bison, Agnes. Zoo staff searched for available bisons close to their location on the East Coast. The Zoo Registrar found two young female bisons…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Mourns Death of “Bubba” the Bison
The Salisbury Zoo regretfully announces the passing of their 25 year old male American Bison, who was humanely euthanized this week. He was born on July 12, 1993 at the Oglebay Good Zoo in Wheeling West Virginia. The Salisbury Zoo acquired the male bison at 4 months from Oglebay in October of 1993. He sired…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Closed Wednesday
The Salisbury Zoo will be closed Wednesday, January 17, while the new male Andean Bear, Pinocchio is moved from the Zoo’s quarantine facility to his permanent home. The Zoo will re-open once the move is completed but the area around the bear exhibit may still be closed as Pinocchio adjusts to his new surroundings. The Zoo…
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