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Naples Zoo is an AZA-accredited zoo & historic botanical garden. Inspiring people of all ages to respect, value, & help conserve wildlife. #napleszoo
Naples, Florida
Joined June 2009
Did you know tortoises can feel through their shells? 🐢.Their shells are full of nerve endings, which means they really enjoy a good scratch! Come meet Poppy the Galápagos tortoise and give her a gentle shell rub during one of our Wild Encounters, happening today and tomorrow at
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How do you tell a two toed sloth from a three toed one? 🦥👀.Just look at the front feet. Trigger is showing off his two front claws, true to his name, while three toed sloths have three toes on all four paws.
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Dirty job gone wrong 😱😬.Mauricio, our Director of Construction, was assigned his #ZookeeperWeek dirty job of cleaning the carnivore drains. Let’s just say… it didn’t exactly go smoothly. First, his AirPod fell into the drain 🤢 then after filling two bags full of muck as he
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Peanut's feelin' 22! 🎉.Our cotton-top tamarin is celebrating his 22nd birthday in style, complete with his very own album cover made by his keeper. 💿. Join us in wishing this tiny superstar a big happy birthday! 🎂🎶 #Feeling22
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In honor of #ZookeeperWeek, our senior staff stepped in to take on some dirty jobs around the Zoo. Today we learned that Courtney, our Director of PR and Marketing, is NOT a fan of cockroaches 🪳but she pushed through and got the dirty job done!
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We’re a little competitive at our Zoo 😂 #ZookeeperWeek.Enjoy two minutes of pure chaos from our annual Zoolympic Games, where our keepers competed in: Blind Lock Relay, Medication Quick Draw, Super Worm Snatch, and the Go Tell the Vet Telephone game.
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Thank you to each and every one of you!.As #ZookeeperWeek comes to an end, we want to give one final shoutout to all of our incredible Keepers. 💚
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Ever wondered what capybara training looks like from a zookeeper’s perspective?.Here’s a glimpse into what it’s like to be Mixed-Mammal Keeper Olivia during a training session! .#ZookeeperWeek #capybara
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A Dynamic Duo! 🐢 #ZookeeperWeek.Ambassador Keeper Erin and Stewart had the perfect day at the Zoo celebrating Zoo Keeper Week, from feeding giraffes to sharing a zucchini-topped snow cone!.Next time you visit, keep an eye out for this inseparable pair during one of their 1:30 PM
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Our keepers hang out on a different type of beach than most people 🏝️
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Sweet little Hera 🖤 In the wild striped hyenas are mostly active at night—hunting, scavenging, or patrolling their territory under the cover of darkness. During the day, they typically rest in dens or shaded areas to avoid the heat. This is why you will often find Hera taking a
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No one loves opening a new gift like Namoh!🎁🐅. Help us continue to spread some Christmas in July cheer by donating enrichment items through our event! You can even pick which animal department you want to donate to if you want to make sure your favorite animals get your gift!
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Akoma, our Dumeril’s boa, is here to remind you to stop and smell the flowers this #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍🌸 Fun Fact: Dumeril’s boas are found only on the island of Madagascar!
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Manu, the toco toucan, enjoying a summer rain shower. 🌧️.It’s been a typically rainy July here in Florida, and while a stroll through the zoo on a wet day might not sound ideal, it’s actually one of the best times to catch some of our animals out and about! Some prefer to stay
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#HappySharkAwarenessDay!.While we don’t have any sharks here at Naples Zoo, we do have another incredible animal you should definitely be aware of — our American alligator! Just like sharks, gators spend a lot of time in the water and have some very sharp teeth to watch out for.
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Poncho the coati! Coatis are essentially the raccoons of Central and South America. They use their strong, curved claws to dig through leaves and soil, expertly uncovering insects, fruits, and other tasty treats.
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If there’s one thing Randee loves, it’s a nice big blanket to wrap up in!
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The dream job! Imagine starting your day by giving a capybara some scratches, now that’s worth going to work for on a Monday. #capybara #zookeeper
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It's Alfonso's birthday! 🎉 Today, this sharp but oh-so-sweet little guy turns 3 years old. He’s currently behind the scenes while we build him a brand-new habitat as part of the construction for our updated Safari Canyon Theater. 📸: Keeper Ali
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