The Zoo acquired three female white-nosed coatimundi on 01/28/26. They are currently being housed in the old mountain lion habitat, on exhibit and visible to guests.

• Three girls estimated to be 7 months old as of Feb. 2026.

• One of the girls was rescued on Aug 5, 2025 from the area of Resolution Copper's Magma Mine near Superior, AZ. She was found by an employee inthe hoist building for the mine. There was a known family troop of coati's in the area, so attempts were made to reunite he with her family, but they were unsuccessful. This one was  dubbed 'Maggie Mae' after the Magma Mine near Superior, AZ, where she was found.  Her name was changed to 'Aster' when names were chosen for all three.

• Around the same time, 2 more coati babies were found by an individual near Tucson and brought to Tucson Wildlife. They were brought to Southwest Wildlife on Aug 15, 2025. There was no more information about these 2 girls.

• After introductions, the three girls got along very well. Without a troop and adult females to guide them, release back into the wild seemed too risky.

• SWCC reported that they are busy, messy, happy girls. Always racing around and exploring. They love enrichment of every kind and need lots to keep them busy for sure.