Driven by instinct, many birds endure one of nature's most brutal tasks: autumn migration. Millions of birds migrate hundreds to thousands of miles to find the 'promised land.'
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.