Peafowl Shed Their Tails
Just like that, peafowl breeding season is over! The peacocks are now all shedding their beautiful tail feathers to prepare to grow new ones for next year’s season. All birds molt their feathers,… more ›
Just like that, peafowl breeding season is over! The peacocks are now all shedding their beautiful tail feathers to prepare to grow new ones for next year’s season. All birds molt their feathers,… more ›
The trumpeter hornbill chicks have fledged the nest! In early August three hornbill chicks left their log nest along with their mom, Nancy. This video shows the progression of Nancy and the chicks… more ›
Nico the giant anteater has encountered an anteater delicacy: an old rotting log! Anteaters use their long claws and strong forelimbs to rip into logs like this in pursuit of delicious insects.
Did you know that giraffes are ruminants with four stomach chambers? This complex digestive system helps them break down tough materials like leaves. One step in their digestive process is to regurgitate food… more ›
Today is World Goat Day! Enrichment doesn’t always have to be complicated! A simple way to make a head of lettuce more entertaining for a goat is to just stick it into the… more ›
Now is the perfect time to lounge poolside with Pfeiffer the spotted-necked otter. Enjoy this calm minute of Bringing the Zoo to You.
Rhinos might make log rolling look easy, but this log is actually very heavy! Rhinoceros often enjoy logs as enriching items to chew on, rub on, and smell. Logs that have come from… more ›
There are two new residents at the Zoo! We recently welcomed a pair of European goldfinches to our Flight Connection aviary. Despite their name, these birds are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Lions do not naturally enjoy being in water as much as some other cat species, but if one of your favorite toys is in the pool, it might be worth taking a dip!
Golden-breasted starlings have very bright, light-colored eyes that are sure to catch your attention! This unique eye color combined with their arched brows makes it look like they have some wild expressions!