Friday, July 15, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
And then there were three...
Yesterday we introduced the Grant's Zebras in hopes they will breed. The male Ulysses has watched the two females Thelma and Minnie for a year or two from his exhibit across the visitor path at the hoof stock area as they ran together in a display with the lesser kudu, crowned cranes, and yellow-billed stork. After making some minor changes to the yard to ensure a safe introduction, the three of them were united in the exhibit before the zoo opened for the day. Initially Ulysses was a bit confused as to where he was, then chased Thelma and Minnie around the display to say hello, followed by checking out the display on his own. Now, they are comfortably munching hay as if they'd always been together. Our hope is they will breed within a month or so at which time Ulysses will move back over to his display with the ostrich and the other inhabitants of the female zebras exhibit will get to go out for the season. Keep your fingers crossed for a black and white baby next year!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Sparky Shows Begins This Weekend!
The zoo keepers in the Aquatics building are gearing up for the start of Sparky shows this Summer. Sparky and her trainers will be going on a "zoo hop" this year, pretending to visit a zoo and learning about and mimicing animals such as a kangaroo, crocodile, giraffe and more. Zoo keepers will also be participating in a weekly trash weigh in to see how much trash they produce in a week and see which zoo keeper can produce the least amount of trash. The Sparky show runs every day at 11:30 and on weekends an additional show occurs at 3 PM. Come cheer on Sparky and her trainers!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Getting my ducks in a row for Summer
Nothing says Spring like ducklings. This past week we got in 4 ducklings of various breeds. They will participate in the Creature Feature show this Summer which highlights animals' natural behaviors in a story type format. Initially the ducklings were anxious when I was around, scurrying away and peeping at me. Now though, they perk up at the sound of my voice and look up at me. Come see them this Summer in the Creature Feature show. Of course by that time, they won't be ducklings but full grown ducks!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
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