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
We’re thrilled to share that our four-year-old female rock hyrax, ‘Oshana’, welcomed three adorable pups into the world this Wednesday! The sire is three-year-old ‘Kenickie’ and both are first-time parents.
The tiny pups made their debut in the African Savannah habitat, joining our resident colony of three adults: Oshana (mom), Kenickie (dad), and three-year-old female ‘Kikami’. These little dassies are doing well and can be spotted scooting around their Savannah home, staying close to mom and dad.
Although they’ve only just arrived, one thing is certain: these tiny parkour potatoes are already capturing the hearts of our staff, volunteers, and visitors alike!