Gorilla Troop Update
Two weeks ago, we shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of ‘Eyare’, our two-year-old western lowland gorilla. Since that time, we have been deeply moved by the outpouring of concern, compassion,…
Read MoreLand of Lemurs Walkthrough & Outdoor Gorilla Amphitheatre: The two outdoor animal viewing areas will close for the season beginning on October 15. Lemurs and gorillas will be viewable in their indoor habitats.
African Savannah Yard: Our Hartmann’s mountain zebras and ostriches will be off-view until the end of the year while we complete exciting upgrades in the African Savannah Yard, including the construction of a new Savannah Barn for the animals. Our giraffe tower will continue to be viewable throughout the project.
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Bite-Sized
Exciting news! We are thrilled to welcome two new beaks in Penguin Plunge!
Humbolt penguins ‘Karina’ and ‘Esteban’ have welcomed their third successful chick, who is the younger sibling of ‘Chango’ and ‘Mateo’. This little one can be found in one of the outdoor burrows and while it won’t venture far until later this fall, you may hear it calling if you’re lucky!
Experienced king penguin parents ‘Diana’ and ‘Solomon’ have also welcomed a chick! Unlike the Humboldt penguins who will care for their chick inside of a burrow, king penguins keep their chicks a little closer – on their feet! King penguins have a flap of skin called a ‘brood patch’ on their underbody and the chick will nestle in the brood patch, keeping safe and warm.
Join us in celebrating these newly hatched arrivals!