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Topic: Rhino
“We are thrilled to, once again, offer animal shows to our guests,” said Jac Menish, Curator of Behavioral Husbandry for the Zoo. “We’ve made some modifications to our amphitheater to address proper social distancing for the Wild Works Animal Show and we’re looking forward to introducing our ambassador animals to our guests both on stage and behind the scenes.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Nashville Zoo announces Male Rhino on Exhibit now
“We’re excited to have a male here and hope to have baby rhinos on the ground within a couple years,” said Nashville Zoo Hoofstock Keeper, Jason Faessler. Named The Cheetah by generous donors, the male rhino is 5 years old and weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. He has joined the current crash of four female Southern white rhinos – Nandi, Kacie, Norma and Modwani. He arrived in Nashville back in December 2018 and has been behind the scenes adjusting to his new home and new roommates. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Nashville Zoo’s Southern White Rhino Exhibit Dedication Ceremony is August 2nd
The event will include remarks from Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Nashville Zoo Board Chair Julie W. Walker, Grow Wild Campaign Chair Jennifer Frist and Nashville Zoo President Rick Schwartz. The addition of Southern white rhinos marks the first rhinoceros species to be housed at Nashville Zoo. The four captive-born white rhinos came from a reserve in South Africa and are now roaming in the former elephant exhibit, African Savannah. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Southern White Rhinos Now Roaming at Nashville Zoo
“This is the first time we are able to bring rhinos to Nashville,” said Zoo President Rick Schwartz. “We had to make several modifications to the former elephant habitat and barn in order to properly care for rhinos. The end result is exceptional and we can’t wait to show it to our guests.” The four captive born white rhinos came from a reserve in South Africa and are slowly adjusting to the new sights, sounds, and smells that come with their new home here in Nashville. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Nashville Zoo to host Conservation Lecture Thursday, June 5th
Sperka has spent the past two years working as a field guide and wildlife photograph er at the Thanda Private Game Reserve in Northern Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. His lecture will focus on the conservation efforts and challenges of a private game reserve in South Africa and the rising threat to Africa’s rhino population. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
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