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> Jan 2004: A new population of an estimated 120 crested iguanas has been discovered on a remote island of the Fiji Group. The location is being kept confidential until plans can be implemented to safeguard the reptiles. A team of experts will visit the site in February to conduct a scientific survey.

>April 2004: We had arranged for a trained peregrine semen donor to come to Fiji for the 2004 season. The bird was to be shipped from Pennsylvania to Fiji but due to an outbreak of avian flu in Pennsylvania, the transfer was shut down. The result was a very poor 2004 breeding season with no fertile eggs. Sadly, we also lost one of our female peregrines to a respiratory infection.

>September 2004: For the first time we have bred the Kadavu race of the red brested musk parrot. The pair produced 2 chicks, one male and one female, and both are doing very well. The parents were on exhibit during the laying and incubation period but they followed through and appear good parents.

>October 2004: Another first for Kula is the incubation and hatch of 3 beautiful pacific black ducks. Our females lay eggs but never incubate. This year we did the job for them and the chicks are growing rapidly. The pacific black duck is the only duck species left in Fiji.

>November 2004: During this month we will welcome the Iguana Specialist Group. These are iguana experts from across the globe and this year they will meet in Fiji to discuss the status and future conservation plans for the crested and banded iguana. As the largest breeding center for crested iguanas in the world, we are proud to have this team of experts visit our facility.