Great Plains Zoo

Great Plains Zoo announces new addition

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 4, 2022

There’s a new tiny bundle of primate joy in the family at the Great Plains Zoo. The baby squirrel money was born overnight between Jan. 31 and Feb.1  to 17-year-old mom Daphne — now a […]

Great Plains Zoo: Big cats are recovered from COVID-19

By Pigeon605 Staff | November 24, 2021

The big cats at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History have tested negative for the virus that causes COVID-19 and will return to their exhibits for public viewing today. The cats […]

Snow leopard dies at zoo after big cats quarantined with COVID-19

By Pigeon605 Staff | October 8, 2021

A snow leopard at the Great Plains Zoo has died after she and other big cats in the feline complex fell ill and one tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 Baya died Thursday […]

Great Plains Zoo’s big cats quarantined with COVID-19

By Pigeon605 Staff | October 7, 2021

If you’re heading to the Great Plains Zoo, you won’t be seeing the big cats for a bit. An Amur tiger tested positive for COVID-19 after zookeepers observed coughing and lethargy. Since Keesa’s positive test, […]

Great Plains Zoo welcomes baby monkey

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 15, 2021

Cuteness alert: There’s a new baby at the Great Plains Zoo. A new Colobus monkey was born May 30 to proud parents MaHale and Gonzo. That brings the zoo to four Colobos monkeys. They’re part […]

Great Plains Zoo’s new leader shares look at what’s ahead

By Jodi Schwan | May 19, 2021

If you’re ready to hear the roar of lions at the Great Plains Zoo, the new CEO is with you. “I love the roar of the lions. I miss the roar of the lions,” said […]

New at the zoo: Plans for more animals, other improvements

By Jodi Schwan | February 3, 2021

If all goes according to plan, new animals will be moving into the Great Plains Zoo and others will get new and improved homes in the coming years. “We have a big year in front […]

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