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Trumpeter Hornbills Growing Up

Posted August 23, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You.

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 ›

Hornbill Chick Update: All Three Chicks Continue to Grow

Posted July 27, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Bringing the Zoo to You.

Nancy the trumpeter hornbill and her three chicks continue to do well inside of their nest cavity. “We anticipate them coming out between August 1 and August 14,” says Animal Care Supervisor Alex.… more ›

Nancy is Back in the Nest

Posted June 10, 2020 by Sam Wilber & filed under Animal Updates, Bringing the Zoo to You.

New Camera Allows You to See Inside our Trumpeter Hornbill’s Nest! Followers of the Zoo might remember the story from last year about our pair of trumpeter hornbills and their nesting and chick-rearing… more ›