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The goal of the Dallas Zoo was to get their baby Gibbon, Kit, back with his parents, but after unsuccessful attempts, they had to hand raise him. They consulted with the Gibbon Species Survival Plan (SSP), a group of experts who recommend what is best for the animal, and decided to send him to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden to live with other Gibbons, Eminem and Skittles. The goal is for Kit to eventually be introduced to two buff cheek Gibbons, Skittles and Eminem, so he can learn species-appropriate behavior. The Dallas Zoo staff care deeply for Kit but believe that moving him to the Cincinnati Zoo is the best option for him.
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Kip, a white-cheeked gibbon, has moved to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden based on a recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The Dallas Zoo will miss Kip but believes the move will be great for him. A video shows Kip’s first few weeks at his new home. The Dallas Zoo thanks the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for their contribution to the video.
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FAREWELL, KIP: Our White-Cheeked Gibbon’s Big Move to the Cincinnati Zoo
The Dallas Zoo recently said goodbye to one of its most beloved residents, a white-cheeked gibbon named Kip. After seven months of watching Kip grow and develop, the zoo had to say farewell as Kip was moved to a new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
The Move
The move came after a recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, a program designed to manage the breeding and transfer of threatened or endangered animals in accredited zoos in North America. Although the Dallas Zoo will miss Kip, they are confident that the move will benefit him greatly.
Kip’s New Home
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a long history of working with and breeding white-cheeked gibbons, making it the perfect new home for Kip. The zoo has an extensive gibbon exhibit, and Kip will join a troop of fellow white-cheeked gibbons in the new habitat.
Kip’s Arrival
Upon Kip’s arrival at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, he was initially housed in a small quarantine area to acclimate to his new surroundings. The zookeepers carefully monitored Kip to ensure that he was adjusting well before introducing him to his new troop.
Kip’s First Few Weeks
The video captures Kip’s first few weeks at his new home, beginning with his first introduction to his new troop. Kip was cautiously welcomed by his new family, and over the following days, he slowly began to integrate with his new troop members.
Kip’s Progress
The video shows Kip’s progress over the next few weeks as he settles into his new home. Kip is shown exploring his new habitat, swinging from ropes, and playing with his new troop members.
Conclusion
The Dallas Zoo is sad to say farewell to Kip, but they are grateful for the time they had with him. They are also happy to see Kip thriving in his new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The move was a big step for Kip, but it was necessary to ensure that he can continue to grow and thrive in a supportive environment.
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Zoos and aquariums play an important role in ensuring the survival of endangered species. Programs like The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan help manage and sustain these species in North America’s accredited zoos. By working together, these institutions can ensure that these species continue to thrive and survive.
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FAREWELL, KIP: Our white-cheeked gibbon Kip, moved to a new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden earlier this month based on a recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. Watching Kip grow for the past seven months has been one of our greatest joys and we will miss him dearly, but we know this move is going to be great for him.
WATCH to learn how this move is such a big step for Kip, AND see his first few weeks at his new home.
Special thanks to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for their contribution to this video.
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