Meet Baobab, aka Bob

Species: Hooded Vulture

Pronunciation: "Bau-bab"

Name Meaning: Baobabs are several species of tree found in Africa. They are sometimes known as the “upside down tree” because they look like they were uprooted and replanted upside down.

Sex: male

Birthday: April 23, 2013

Place at the Zoo: World of Wild Theater

Personality Traits:

Baobab, or “Bob” as he’s called at the theater, is a little bit of a goof. He is always eager to work with his trainers and loves to follow them around whether on stage, in his home mew, or down one of the Zoo paths. He’s a bit of a chow hound, but considering that vultures can eat 10 percent or more of their body weight in one sitting, that’s not too surprising!

Baobab Trees