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Lots of activity in the ghost mantis exhibit recently, and here you can see this species’ leaf-like body in motion! Native to East Africa and Madagascar, the ghost mantis is one of the smallest of the mantis species, and they blend in perfectly in their environment.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Lots of activity in the ghost mantis exhibit recently, and here you can see this species’ leaf-like body in motion! Native to East Africa and Madagascar, the ghost mantis is one of the smallest of the mantis species, and they blend in perfectly in their environment.
We needed to sneak in a few more of these fun Halloween enrichment presentations, so bear with us! We couldn’t leave out Little Mebo!
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We needed to sneak in a few more of these fun Halloween enrichment presentations, so bear with us! We couldn’t leave out Little Mebo!
No tricks here! Grapes are cassowary Daintree’s favorite treats!
October 31, 2025 at 1:54 AM
No tricks here! Grapes are cassowary Daintree’s favorite treats!
With the approximately 10,000 known reptile and nearly 8,950 amphibian species in the world, Oct. 21st is a day worth celebrating! Today is Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day, a day to recognize the importance of protecting these species that contribute greatly to the health of ecosystems.
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
With the approximately 10,000 known reptile and nearly 8,950 amphibian species in the world, Oct. 21st is a day worth celebrating! Today is Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day, a day to recognize the importance of protecting these species that contribute greatly to the health of ecosystems.
Your day just got better! Here’s red panda Little Mebo just doin’ what she loves to do – munch on bamboo!
October 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Your day just got better! Here’s red panda Little Mebo just doin’ what she loves to do – munch on bamboo!
Who else is “taking it easy” on this International Sloth Day? You can see our Linne’s two-toed sloth in the South American Tropical Rainforest & Aviary, where today, you can visit a pop-up conservation table to learn more about this very unique species!
October 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Who else is “taking it easy” on this International Sloth Day? You can see our Linne’s two-toed sloth in the South American Tropical Rainforest & Aviary, where today, you can visit a pop-up conservation table to learn more about this very unique species!
Family Farm staff got the great vid of Gotland pony Siesta yawning (and smiling) right before her meal (they even created a sticker of her!).
Siesta has been a Zoo resident since 2000!
Siesta has been a Zoo resident since 2000!
October 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Family Farm staff got the great vid of Gotland pony Siesta yawning (and smiling) right before her meal (they even created a sticker of her!).
Siesta has been a Zoo resident since 2000!
Siesta has been a Zoo resident since 2000!
Your Tuesday moment of Zen. (You’re welcome.)
October 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your Tuesday moment of Zen. (You’re welcome.)
A cool treat for a cool orangutan.
Listen (and watch!) as Berani enjoys a fruit popsicle!
Listen (and watch!) as Berani enjoys a fruit popsicle!
October 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A cool treat for a cool orangutan.
Listen (and watch!) as Berani enjoys a fruit popsicle!
Listen (and watch!) as Berani enjoys a fruit popsicle!