Small Carnivore TAG

14/06/2024

Happy Birthday Kara ❤️❤️

08/06/2024

Congrats to the coati program ❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻

06/06/2024

An otter-ly adorable new addition at John Ball Zoo ❤️

31/05/2024

Let's welcome Zola to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium !!

29/05/2024

Congratulations Cheyenne Mountain Zoo !

29/05/2024

For those of you that caught our last web series in March, Shannon and Lindsay gave a wonderful presentation on voluntary blood draw is with Carson! He is an amazing example of putting in the work to build better welfare for the animals in our care! Woodland Park Zoo making animal care amazing!

26/05/2024

Did you know the Small Carnivore TAG monitors many populations that are native to North America?? Skunks, wolverines, North American River otters, and Black footed ferrets to name a few! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo congrats on your new additions ❤️

Denali and his six siblings are the newest members of the CMZoo skunk squad! Among the four males, Denali stands out with the widest black stripe on his back and the most black fur among his siblings. Keepers prioritize social time with the baby skunks, in addition to daily health checks, to help them grow into confident ambassadors.

Stay tuned for more adorable updates on Denali and his siblings, Zion, Joshua, Glacier, Mesa, Rainier, and Sandy.

24/05/2024

21/05/2024

New Red Panda Exhibit coming to the Lehigh Valley Zoo !!

We are thrilled to share that the construction of our new habitat for Red Pandas is nearing completion and Rothrock Red Panda Peak is set to open on Friday, June 7! We reimagined the space that previously housed the North American Prairie Dogs into an exhibit that will stand the test of time. This habitat is designed to meet the standards of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the zoo’s accrediting body. Completion of the project was made possible by the support of David, Patrina and Kian Rothrock.

Our members get the first look – We're offering early access exclusively to our members before our new exhibit opens to the public! Members can come for Member Morning at 9 AM on June 7 to enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at our adorable red pandas!

If you would like to purchase a membership today and get early access to our new Red Pandas please visit lvzoo.org/get-involved/zoo-membership/

We are less than $15,000 away from reaching our $350,000 goal, you can help us by making your meaningful gift today at lvzoo.org/redpanda

18/05/2024

Amazing news from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute! Black footed ferret births!

Do we hear the patter of tiny paws?? 🐾

Carnivore keepers at the Zoo got a special Mother's Day treat as they welcomed a litter of black-footed ferret kits on May 11. Born to second-time mom Aristides, all six kits are being closely monitored by animal care staff through our black-footed ferret cam. You can follow along as the kits grow and develop, too! Watch here: https://s.si.edu/43hGWSv

15/05/2024

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13/05/2024

Last week, delegates met from all over the world in Edinburgh, Scotland for the 5th Joint TAG Meeting. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and architecture, we learned about each other’s programs and efforts.

EAZA Small Carnivore TAG held a meeting to review their species and began plans on how to save Malagasy carnivores.

We also learned about an exciting future opportunity- the 2nd International Small Carnivore Husbandry Workshop in 2025 at the Tallinn Zoo in Estonia!

Red Pandas, Asian Small-Clawed Otters and Meerkats were spotted at the Edinburgh Zoo in beautiful habitats.

11/05/2024

Congratulations on a successful introduction. So glad Jasper has some ladies to hang out with!

11/05/2024

Happy World Binturong Day!! From Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Today is World Binturong Day, and we have a special someone for you to meet: Poppy! This 4-year-old female binturong arrived at the Zoo toward the end of 2023 from the Memphis Zoo, and during this period she has been behind the scenes getting used to training with her new care team. Our animal ambassadors reside out of public view, but in the future Poppy will participate in our Animal Adventures LIVE program!

Binturongs are also called bearcats, but they are not related to bears or cats. They do, however, have a cat-like face and a bear-like body. They are related to civets and fossas, and they smell like popcorn! The smell comes from an oil gland on their tails, and it spreads around their environment to whatever the tail touches as it moves.

Native to rainforests of southeast Asia, binturongs spend most of their time in trees and have a prehensile tail which is almost as long as their body. They can use this tail like an extra hand to grip onto branches and can even hang completely by their tails.

Binturongs have no known predators, other than humans, but they are considered to be both vulnerable and endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), depending on the specific habitat range. Their biggest threats are habitat destruction, hunting for meat, and poaching for fur and the pet trade.

We look forward to introducing you in person to Poppy in the future!

Photo by Erin, animal care manager

11/05/2024

Happy World Binturong Day!❤️💖 from Staten Island Zoo

11/05/2024

Some amazing enrichment at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 😍😍

11/05/2024

The North Carolina Zoo has the right idea! We all should take a spa day ☺️

08/05/2024

Did you know??

07/05/2024

Kara the fossa is a pro climbing champ!💪

02/05/2024

New faces at Fort Wayne Children's Zoo !

30/04/2024

Fossa football fun!

30/04/2024

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Sweet Maya kinkajou peeks around the corner of her nest box. What a cutie!

Photo: Sophia Blessing, Animal Keeper

28/04/2024

Some interesting wolverine news!

By Tom Glass, University of Alaska Fairbanks

26/04/2024

Check out these cuties!!

22/04/2024

Not just for cats!

20/04/2024

These feels relatable doesn't it? 🤣

18/04/2024

Exciting news for the future of Black footed ferrets!

DENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its genetic research partners announce the birth of two new black-footed ferret clones – known as Noreen and Antonia – and are providing an update on their latest efforts to breed previously cloned black-footed ferret, Elizabeth Ann.

18/04/2024

Welcome Merlin! 👏🏻👏🏻

17/04/2024

Congrats to the Brevard Zoo !👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻