A quick candling proved the egg to be fertile, and hatching could occur as early as June 27. This group behavior can be a precursor to reproductrion and is very encouraging. There has been a near-explosion of insect hatchings in the Herp Department. It is actually somewhat rare to be so successful with the Horse Lubber Grasshopper in captivity. A new Tarantula has been placed on exhibit in the SOS section of Animal Kingdom.
Animals continue to be returned to the Southwest Desert building following renovation.