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Reid Park Zoo’s mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places.
Tucson, AZ
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Last Seen Profiles
Listen close! There is some interesting elephant behavior in this quick clip. Mother elephant Semba walks by, but her young calf Penzi doesn't follow. Turn your sound on to hear Semba emit a low rumbling sound from off-camera, which makes Penzi rush over to mom!
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The male giraffe calf is 11-days-old! 🎉 During this time, here is what he's been up to with his mom, Penny:
🦒 He is already weighing in at 165 lbs!
🦒 He gets the "zoomies" everyday
🦒 He is becoming more social with the animal care team each day
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🐘🦒 Big baby news: At their latest weigh-ins, the elephant & giraffe calves were around the same weight! 3 month old giraffe Moyo was 358 pounds and standing at 7 ft 10 inches tall, while 5-week-old elephant Meru is 360 pounds and 3 ft and 1 inch from her shoulder to the ground
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Cheers to Billy turning 51 years old this January! Billy, the Lar gibbon, eased into the new year with some treats of fig, boiled egg, and pomegranate seeds. The median life expectancy for Lar gibbons is 16.4 years, and he's still going strong.
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This poised jaguar was "making biscuits" on her log when this photo was taken.
Jaguars have black spots on their coats that are called "rosettes" due to their rose-like shapes.
Their coat allows them to camouflage, or blend in with their surroundings, to hide in plain sight.
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They're back! The Maintenance team fixed a leak in the Capybara pool, so the animals are back on habitat with a fully functioning pool. The capybara got the zoomies, the crested screamer found plenty of bugs, & the swans found their flow in the refurbished pool. Great work team!
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Yebonga the 50-year-old southern white rhino is stepping out in style with her custom made fly mask, made by Horseware Ireland. Being a geriatric rhino, Yebonga’s eyes are more sensitive to flies, light and dust, and this added layer helps to provide extra protection.
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We can't get enough of Penzi in the snow! Check out these photos from Keeper Matt of Penzi's first time seeing snowflakes.
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Have you ever seen a dog enjoy playing with a garden hose? Well our American alligator, Bayou, also thinks hoses are pretty fun! Our gator team can provide this opportunity by simply aiming a hose at his pool. Bayou can choose to swim over to the hose if he would like to play!
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🎂Happy Birthday Billy! In honor of Billy turning 50, he had a specialized meal prepared for him consisting of blueberries & his favorite, bananas. The median life expectancy for a Lar gibbon is 16.4 years. You'll hear him "singing" most mornings from even outside of the Zoo. 🎤
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The reticulated giraffe calf born at Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo has been named “Moyo” in honor of two distinctive heart-shaped spots on his neck. Moyo is the Swahili word for heart.
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This little elephant calf is one-week-old!
🐘Our team has confirmed she's a girl
🐘She is doing a great job sticking close to her mother
🐘You might spot the calf spending time outdoors, but she is currently only exploring a portion of the habitat visible to guests at a distance
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The Zoo's elephant calf has started exploring mud! Mud baths are a great way for elephants to cool down, and to create a protective layer that helps shield them from the sun and protect them from bug bites 🐘☀️
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Like mother, like daughters! The rainstorms from yesterday were a huge hit with Semba, Nandi, and Penzi. 🐘 See if you can spot matriarch Semba splashing (20 second mark), and her daughters following in her footsteps. Also, turn your sound on to enjoy the sounds of the rainstorm!
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Enjoy this sweet sloth to get you through the week! Sloths in general prefer their environment hot and humid with ideal temperatures between 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks Animal Care Specialist Ashley for sharing!
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🐜🍴Our anteater had a planned sensory enrichment in the yard with smells. His animal care specialists dug this hole earlier, then sprinkled in a scent & continued to layer in dirt & different smells. Digging enrichments encourage them to exercise using their gigantic claws!
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Spot little Meru, the elephant calf, climbing over everything in sight! This moment was captured by our Elephant Zoo Cam — check it out on our website.
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He's the first giraffe calf born at Reid Park Zoo in nearly 24 years, and he needs a name! 🦒
Head over to our website and cast your vote for Mosi (meaning “first born”), Hodari (meaning “courage/brave”), or Moyo (meaning “heart”).
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🐍 This green tree python was wiggling its tail, which can be a sign that they're ready for a meal. This is called "caudal luring," which means a predator makes their tail move, like a worm, to attract their prey. Thank you for sharing with us animal care specialist Rachel! 🎥
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Cute capy incoming! Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world and have similarities with their smaller counterparts, squirrels and mice. Thank you Keeper Maddie for capturing the moment! 📸
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Find a little Zen today and relax like a rhino. 🦏 Pick a cool spot, a reclined position, and have some peace.
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Welcome baby! 🐘 We are excited to announce that Semba, the Zoo’s African elephant matriarch, gave birth to a 265 pound calf this morning at 3:31 a.m. The calf is standing, sticking close to mom, and nursing enthusiastically.
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The 3 week old elephant calf enjoyed a little mud wallowing with the herd!
Be sure to check out at the 23 second mark Semba's, the matriarch and momma, big wallow. Big thanks to Graphic Designer Picaboo for sharing this with us!
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Giraffe calf Moyo has been doing great following his mother, Penelope's every move. Supervisor Julia filmed this moment of Moyo trying to eat grass for the first time. Giraffes will naturally eat a variety of different plant species in a day, and grass is one of them!
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As the largest land mammal in Central and South America, Baird's tapirs are known to stand out.
It may be surprising to know that the closest known relative to tapirs are rhinos and horses.
All three of these species are in the order Perissodactyla, or "odd-toed."
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Mid-yawn, this drowsy jaguar was enjoying her favorite spot! This week's
#TongueOutTuesday
will make anyone want to curl up in a cozy corner. Thank you animal care specialist Katy for capturing the moment! 📸
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❄ On a winter day, nothing is better than a warm spot! This week's
#FanPhotoFriday
@harrishawk106
on Instagram perfectly timed her photos of Bella the jaguar enjoying her bed. The rock area underneath her bed is heated when daytime temperatures are chilly.
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We hope your weekend is as relaxing as watching a lion lounging! 🦁 Who else is having a carefree weekend?
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The elephant calf has been exploring! On this day she laid down several times after wearing herself out. We don't have a set schedule yet for when the calf will be in the closer part of the habitat regularly. Be sure to check the Zoo's Elephant Cams!
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Anteaters follow their nose! To make up for their poor eyesight, anteaters will follow their nose to find their meal. Nico, the giant anteater, found his pumpkin filled with a feast inside.
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Watch the newborn elephant calf explore the world with the herd! This portion of the elephant habitat is visible to guests at a distance, but calf has not yet explored the portion of the elephant habitat most visible to the public.
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Nothing gets you closer than at Reid Park Zoo! With temperatures climbing to 106 degrees today, the elephant herd took some time to cool off and have some fun in the pool.
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Yebonga, the southern white rhino, is 51 years young!🦏She enjoys her routines in these golden years of her life. Yebonga is among the oldest in her species survival plan, with the median life expectancy for southern white rhinos being in the mid 30s.
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Reid Park Zoo’s zebra foal is just over a week old & she needs a name! The hoofstock team has come up with names & we want you to vote on your favorite. Voting closes on January 31, and we will announce the winner on the Zoo’s social media that afternoon
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🐘 The newborn elephant calf has been exploring! This portion of the elephant habitat is visible to guests at a distance, but it will be a little more time before the calf will explore the portion of the elephant habitat most visible to the public.
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The fun never ends when it's Nandi & Penzi antics!🐘With the winter rain, the elephant sisters have been slippin' & slidin' in their mud wallows & then running into the large pool in their habitat over & over again. Needless to say, rainy days are the best days to visit the Zoo!
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In the Zoo, the peaceful Zoo, the lion sleeps tonight! 🦁 Thanks Docent Anish for sharing the moment with us.
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Giraffe calf Moyo is taking on learning a new skill! The giraffe herd including its youngest member Moyo can choose to engage with their Animal Care team in positive reinforcement training. These sessions are essential to building a trusting bond to provide the best care possible
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Giraffe calf Moyo is growing bigger and more confident each day! Each week he has been trying new varieties of browse while still nursing from his mom, Penelope. Currently his favorite browse are fresh ash and pistache browse.
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Hello, little elephant! The calf is now just over two weeks old and weighs 315 pounds. Some of the early skills she is developing include developing are using her trunk to hold objects like sticks!
#BringingTheZooToYou
#VirtualTucson
#ClosedButStillCaring
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⛄ Snow days in Tucson are few and far between! Enjoy these frosty scenes from yesterday at the Zoo.
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We are eight days away from naming our newest zebra foal! If you haven't had a chance to already, head to our website and cast your vote! Currently Tikiti Maji, or "Tikiti," is in the lead! 🦓
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Today we are
#BringingTheZooToYou
with some very special news: Semba the African elephant gave birth to a female calf at 3:33 a.m! Join us in welcoming our newest addition! 🐘
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Baird's tapir Tupi is tearing it up! This hanging enrichment (provided by Kong, Thank you!) is filled with fruits, and lettuce, with peanut butter and banana rubbed all over the outside. Known for their prehensile proboscis, tapir's use their flexible snout to collect vegetation.
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We interrupt this scroll session with these two important questions: 1) How cute is this capy? 2) Why isn't there a capybara emoji yet?
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Stop scrolling, and enjoy a moment of stillness with the African wild dogs. This pack of four sisters are typically full of high energy, but when it's time to crash nothing is better than a cozy corner tucked away for those restful moments.
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Zebra foal zoomies for your weekend!🦓The week old Zebra foal was testing out her speed and trying out her back kicks. Thank you Animal Care Specialist Meagan for the video!
Vote for her name today:
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When it rains, it's pool time! 🐘 Elephants Semba, Nandi, and Penzi took a dip in between rain showers.
Don't miss at the 15 second mark matriarch Semba's big splash. Thank you Elephant Supervisor Cassie for this great video!
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Giraffe calf Moyo was out and about today with mother, Penelope! The calf is doing well, and learning and growing every day.
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The elephant herd loved yesterday's rain! One of their favorite rainy-day activities is swimming together in their pool. Penzi is still a little wary of the deep water, but she still had a blast rolling in all the fresh mud!
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Check out Yebonga's new look! 🦏
Our female southern white rhino, Yebonga, has been outfitted with
@Horseware
Ireland's fly mask. Using Rhino Barrier technologies, this custom mask allows Yebonga to continue with her routine without any pests bugging her.
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Animal Care staff train behaviors that help us examine the entire animal's body, including claws. By asking for an "up" behavior we can get a good look at claws and foot pads in addition to the underside of their body. - Carnivore Keeper Julia (Juls)
#NationalZooKeeperWeek
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We are mourning the loss of Grevy’s zebra foal Tikiti Maji. On Tuesday, a gust of wind appeared to startle Tikiti’s mother, Anna. Anna abruptly moved into a different portion of the habitat, stopping at the wood-paneled fence. Tikiti was running alongside and did not stop.
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Tomorrow, Monday, May 29 bring your troop (group of lemurs) to the Zoo to commemorate Memorial Day. Tomorrow enjoy free admission for active duty, reserve & guard, veterans & retirees of the military & discounted admission of $5 each for up to 6 dependents
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Dust it off! Zebras will roll in dust to keep their coat healthy & to keep the bugs away. This is why you'll occasionally find dirt piles set up in the Zebra habitat as a way to encourage this natural behavior. Thank you Animal Care Specialist Meagan for sharing this video!
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If you have fallen in love with Gwen, the Linné’s two-toed sloth, you can now symbolically adopt him! Become an “Adoptive Parent” to your favorite Zoo animal, like our sloth Gwen, and receive a Certificate of Adoption with a fact sheet all about sloths!
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Splish, splash! 💧 Penzi & Nandi took a dip in the pool & surprised us all with her trumpeting! 🐘 Elephants communicate through subsonic grumbles, loud trumpets & high pitched squeaks. Although we don't speak Elephant it is very cute to hear about halfway through the video!
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It's a colt! 🦓 We are thrilled to announce a celebrated and “striping” new addition to our family. Anna, a Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on July 4th. Both mom and baby are doing well. Check out our
#ZooBlog
for all of the details!
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Have you had a chance to visit the calves Moyo and Meru? 🦒Visit Moyo at the giraffe habitat first thing in the morning, then swing by the elephant habitat to spot Meru 🐘closer to 10 a.m.
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It's a dance!🕺The courtship dance of the male argus pheasant is one of the more interesting displays. First he found a group of teals, then the one of the male crested wood partridges. You can spot the female argus pheasant by her paler blue head & shorter tail feathers.
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Somedays you just need an extra nap! 🦦 Pfeiffer, the spotted-necked river otter, is about 22 years-old, making her the oldest spotted-necked otter in an AZA accredited Zoo or Aquarium. She regularly rests after an active morning of training and swimming in her pool.
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Cats will be cats, no matter the size! Bella the jaguar enjoys curling up in this large tub of soft hay; the perfect jumbo cat bed!
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Meet the ferrets! They are learning how to be animal ambassadors & can be seen in the CLC when they aren't on the job. Training includes getting used to our classrooms & feeling comfortable being held by our Educators. Thank you education specialist Nick for sharing these with us
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Hey did you hear? Reid Park Zoo's $3 Ticket Tuesdays are back for June! Tuesdays when you purchase your tickets at the front gate, admission is only $3 per person. Visit the Grevy's zebra, take a selfie with a snake & enjoy a Zoo Day — spread the word!
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Elephant calf Penzi recently discovered a round clump of twigs! She had fun dragging and rolling them around while her family browsed on larger branches.
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🧵Anyone who has visited the Zoo's South America loop knows how enchanting Andean bears can be! Enjoy this video from Animal Care Specialist Tessa and read on to learn more about these great bears:
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Let the sunshine in! ☀ Bella the Jaguar was soaking up the rays and enjoying her sunny spot. We hope you're having a fabulous
#caturday
!
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Penelope, Reid Park Zoo’s female giraffe, welcomed her first calf on Monday afternoon
Both Penny and her calf, a male, are doing well! The calf is standing and nursing, and Penelope has been very attentive and nurturing to her newborn. Read more:
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Celebrating some of the spectacular moms at Reid Park Zoo! These moms roar, stand guard, and nuzzle their youngsters year round! Happy Mother's Day from our Zoo to you!
#MothersDay
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Let's talk about toes! Penzi is showing off how African elephants have four toenails on each front foot and three on each back foot.These nails help protect a pocket of fatty tissue within the foot that acts as a cushion supportive enough to carry an elephant.
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This is a Speke’s Gazelle alarm calling — or, as we like to call it, honking. The gazelle use this call as an alarm to keep their herd safe. They make this call by inflating the loose skin on the bridge of their nose!
- Hoofstock Keeper Meagan
#NationalZooKeeperWeek
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These ice cubes were filled with blueberries and cucumber pieces for the meerkat mob.
Frozen foods like this will allow the mob, or group of meerkats, to enjoy some of their diet as well as cool down by digging up, and tossing around the ice.
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The many faces of Bella the jaguar! Which one resonates the most with you? Bella has many options on how she can spend her days. Some days she chooses to be in her habitat or behind-the-scenes, and in this moment she chose to chill on her rock ledge.
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It's all about the angles. 🦒 Swipe to see Penelope's baby bump and her rubbing up against father, Jasiri.
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It's the weekend! We hope you find time to take a break from running around like an African wild dog to stretch out and relax.
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"Ca-py-bara. Capybara! Capybara!" 🎶
It's
#CapybaraAppreciationDay
! Let's hear it for the largest rodent in the world. These grazers can be found in the wild feasting on grass, reeds, flowers, aquatic plants, and seeds.
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The log never had a chance! Jaguars are the largest cats in the Americas & third largest in the world. When a large cat rubs the scent of their body on objects in their habitat, it is called scent marking. In the animal world Bella was declaring this log is hers through her scent
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These glamor shots of the African wild dog, argus pheasant, and scarlet-faced liocichla were taken by on Instagram for this week's
#FanPhotoFriday
! If you have any of your own photos you'd like to share with us message us directly on Twitter!
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A Jaguar's bite force is the strongest of the big cats.
In the wild, jaguars are opportunistic hunters meaning they will hunt a large variety of animals. Challenging Bella with a meal that is tied down allows her to flex her strength, and mentally stimulates her during mealtime
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Semba and Mabu, the parents of our elephant herd, shared this sweet moment recently. Elephants heavily use the sense of touch to communicate with each other and strengthen social bonds.
#BringingTheZooToYou
#VirtualTucson
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🦏 Yebonga, a 50-year-old southern white rhino, receives different care as an aging rhino. Animal Care Specialist Meagan talks about one of the ways the team assists with keeping her hooves well maintained for her overall well-being.
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In the wild, Baird's tapirs are native to Central & South America. They are considered the largest land mammals in their area & spend the majority of their day foraging for vegetation. As herbivores they eat plants like grasses, fruits, and aquatic vegetation to just name a few.
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Here's one last set of photos from today's snowshower. As the flurry was winding down Penzi took the opportunity to try to eat the flakes right off the ground!
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This week is
#InternationalJaguarDay
& to celebrate here are some
#BigCatFacts
:
🧡 When identifying a big cat, look for spots! Jaguars have blocky rosettes with distinct internal spots
🖤 Jaguars are the largest cat in the Americas & the third largest in the world behind 🐯 & 🦁
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Penzi went in the pool!! Those who have been keeping up with her growth know she has been cautious around water so far, only occasionally splashing in the water. By contrast, Nandi was a water-loving youngster who was getting in the elephant pool before her 1st birthday.🐘🌊☀️
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SOUND ON to hear excited little elephant trumpets! Nandi has always loved water and swimming in the deep pool, but Penzi is not so sure yet. Check out this clip of the sisters enjoying a quick pool party together, even if Penzi prefers to stay on the shore!
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❄Keeping cool during the heat of summer is always a priority at the Zoo. Ice treats are one type of enrichment that cool the animals down, while adding special enrichment to their day! Check out some of the ice treats we provide all throughout the year, and especially summertime
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Reid Park Zoo will be closed to the public tomorrow, December 25. Our dedicated animal care team will still be here to ensure that every animal has a very happy holiday! To tide you over until Sunday, we saved this very special video of the elephant herd playing in the rain🐘
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Follow your nose! For a Baird's tapir this is the best advice. Tapirs have a prehensile proboscis 👃 that allows them to navigate bark on branches & grasp grasses. Check out our terrific tapir Tupi as he uses his flexible snout! Thank you animal care specialist Tessa for filming!
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Enjoy a moment of calm with Andean bear Oja. At 154 pounds, her lightweight frame allows her to nimbly maneuver through the treetop branch to branch.
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Lions are carnivores so they enjoy foods that are of the meat variety.
At the Zoo the lions enjoy meals of beef, chicken, bones, and on special occasions, blood popsicles and smear enrichment.
Ice treats provide tasty nutrients and a way to stay hydrated that is lion approved!
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Say hello to Oja (OH-ha), the new Andean bear at your Zoo! Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes of her enjoying one of her many puzzle feeders.
Read more on our
#ZooBlog
:
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This warmer weather has us feeling like a happy capybara napping in a puddle of sunshine!
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Peek into one of the ways in which we encourage Semba to be in peak health during her pregnancy! 🐘The African elephant herd is given a variety of options to browse. Elevated nets especially help strengthen Semba's ab muscles which help her remain healthy during her pregnancy.
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This is a natural behavior called patrolling, where the pack follows their alpha (or leader) around their territory. This ritual is a natural behavior we would see in the wilds of southern parts of Africa where roaming packs distinguish the boundaries of their territory each day.
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This training session with Penelope caught the attention of giraffe calf Moyo! 🦒Training is an important way the animals can participate in their own health care & they always have the choice to walk away. Even though Moyo is not exactly training yet, he is showing curiosity!
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