Recent births include two Sichuan takins on view at the exhibit with their parents, four additional peninsular pronghorn (for a total of eight so far this year), and two female ocelots.
Living less than five minutes away from the Zoo, Justin and his wife became members. The couple loves animals and themed environments, which makes the Zoo the perfect place for them.
Docent Muriel Horacek is an avid traveler and birder, having spotted more than 3,000 species worldwide. Since 1992, Horacek has participated in 35 Earthwatch conservation expeditions to different parts of the world.
Your hometown zoo is a conservation leader that commits expertise, technology, and funds to help save species every day—like the ones you’ll see if you follow this pathway through the Zoo.
May 18 is Endangered Species Day, which reminds me of one of my favorite Yogi Berra quotes: "I just want to thank everyone who made this day necessary." The irony, unfortunately, is that we are the ones who made Endangered Species Day necessary.