January 12, 2017

Chilean Flamingo

One of the Zoo’s most recognizable bird species, the Chilean flamingo is a robust bird species native to the southern...

January 12, 2017

Laughing Kookaburra

Kookaburras are the largest members of the kingfisher family. Made famous by the Australian folk song “Kookaburra” by Marion Sinclair,...

January 12, 2017

These birds, like all species of hornbill, have distinctively large, down-curved bills that they use to grab small animals from...

January 12, 2017

These strikingly-patterned monkeys have very long tails that help them balance as they move quickly through trees. They feed primarily...

January 12, 2017

These medium-sized mammals may weigh sometimes up to 50 pounds. They use their prehensile tails and specialized wrists and ankles...

November 28, 2016

Kori bustards are very large, ground-dwelling birds that that eat a variety of insects, small animals and some plants. The...

November 28, 2016

Panamanian golden frogs are native only to central Panama, where they have been viewed as symbols of good luck for...

November 28, 2016

Like all vultures and condors, these large birds are scavengers on carcasses. They soar over large areas searching for food...

November 28, 2016

This is one of the larger owls in the world, and they prey on virtually any small to medium-sized animal....

November 28, 2016

The word “orangutan” comes from “Orang Hutan,” meaning “Person of the Forest.” They are unique among the great apes in...