November 2010

Elinor the giraffe joins us from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida. She is 11 years old. The name “Elinor” was suggested by a 4-year-old Zoo fan named Leya. Zoo Keepers selected the name from a list of finalists in honor of Elinor Johnson, an amazing woman who has been a volunteer docent at the Zoo… read more

Advance tickets for Zoo Lights are now on sale at the Zoo’s front gate, while supplies last!  Avoid lines at the event by purchasing your tickets ahead of time (there will be a separate entrance for advance ticket-holders).  Event admission is $3 for children 2-14; $4 for member adults and $5 for non-member adults.  At… read more

Our soon-to-be-on-exhibit female giraffe needs a name!  You can make your suggestion here until November 7, 2010.