Rhett the Otter Heads to New Home | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Rhett, Miller Park Zoo’s beloved North American river otter, is packing his bags for a new adventure—heading to an undisclosed zoo on August 31st as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan. Arriving in 2022 as an orphaned pup, Rhett quickly became a star with his playful, outgoing personality. His move isn’t just a relocation—it’s a breeding assignment aimed at boosting otter conservation. Staff are bittersweet about his departure, thrilled by their time with him and hopeful for his success ahead. Catch one last look at this charismatic otter this weekend before he disappears into the wilds of…