Seeing Pacha! - Tapir And Other Puente Notations

After being unsuccessful in seeing Pacha's face on my first try the Thursday before, I jammed there first thing (last) Monday morning.  

I didn't notice signage last week, but was drawn to it immediately once I observed he wasn't out yet.  The photo is my Goobie!  I am so happy to see Goober's face here.  It's a wonderful nod to him, he was a beloved Zoo Friend to myself and many, and I know he will be there watching over Pacha.  

I don't think the Zoo used his photo, or our beloved Tallulah Chimpanzee (at the new Chimp yard), as a tribute to these wonderful passed residents, but to those of us who love them, it means something.  

When it was time for Pacha to come out, I positioned myself to be able to view him as close as possible when he came out.  This view is inside passage way, next to the Anteater inside viewing window.

In my first video, you can hear me say two things of note... I mention the spots on his footies.  I was told to look at his feet, as he still has his babie spots visible!  This is the closest I'll get to a babie Tapir, unless Pacha gets a breeding partner in the future.  So, seeing his little watermelon toe spots is special, make sure to look for them! ... I also wonder outloud, when I see Evita Anteater pass by the fence, if there will be interaction between them.  There wasn't, but when I got home and looked for Pacha content on the Zoo's socials, they coincidentally posted a video from the same position, and scene, that shows them interacting.  Check it out!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=9xGddTrPCn4&si=nGU0kw1bijpbUWmv

https://youtube.com/watch?v=VaS3POmltaQ&si=MpWDszrw47CZbms6

I asked the Curator whether my friend Cusco, the Guanco, would be coming back to the Puente after Pacha was over quarantine and was told no.  He is now being housed off exhibit permanently.  Cusco is one of my besties, I love visiting this guy, so this makes me very sad to hear, as now I will never see him again.  Cusco was hand raised and is used to seeing people, and liked waiting to see his train go by, and now he doesn't get to see either.  

I've written before that I think they need to clean-up South Gate area, where Hoofstock species previously were, so those areas can be used.  That or by the Przewalski maybe there's a space that could be renovated for him.  Cusco should be visible.  ...  The Farm has also just popped into my mind, as I'm writing this.  Maybe he would do well there?  Maybe he and Slider could be companions?  Both were hand raised, maybe they would get along?  I may be on to something!  Will investigate the possibility.

Upon hearing news that Cusco won't be coming back to Puente, I asked whether there's been talk about bringing back Capybara to this enclosure, as not only were they popular, but Pacha has lived with them before and it would be nice for him to have companions.  There has been no talk of it.

I forgot to ask about the female Spectacled Owl that was listed in Acquisitions.  I'm curious if she will be housed with our male, Quetzal, here at Puente.  Will seek that info and share when I know.

Related Post:

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2023/11/meet-pacha-zoos-new-tapir.html

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