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AFRICA EXHIBIT SET TO OPEN AT BLANK PARK ZOO
Iowa’s Blank Park Zoo will open phase one of the first major expansion of the Zoo since 2001 in early May. The exhibit name, Jaama Kwa Africa, means ‘your connection to Africa’ and Zoo officials hope visitors will connect to … Continue reading
Posted in Black Rhinos, Blank Park Zoo, Enrichment, Exhibits, International Rhino Foundation, Zoo Tagged Africa, Black Rhinos, Blank Park Zoo, Exhibits, International Rhino Foundation, zoos Leave a comment
Meet the People!
Over the last year, AZA‘s Explore blog has brought you stories about the accomplishments of the dedicated and caring people who work at AZA accredited zoos and aquariums. As the blog enters its second year, we thought we would take … Continue reading
Enter The LAIR
Today, the Los Angeles Zoo will open its doors to its newest exhibit: The LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates and Reptiles). Encompassing six diversely themed exhibits, The LAIR is home to more than 60 unique and endangered species. The exhibit features both indoor … Continue reading
Posted in Amphibian, Exhibits, Los Angeles Zoo, Reptile, Zoo Tagged endangered species, Los Angeles Zoo, reptiles, Zoo Exhibits, zoos 1 Comment
Penguins Plunge at the Calgary Zoo
Four species of penguins now inhabit the Calgary Zoo’s $24.5 million Penguin Plunge exhibit that opened mid February 2012. The exhibit houses four of the 18 species of penguin – Humboldt, gentoo, king and rockhopper, and will eventually have over 50 … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Zoo, Conservation, Exhibits, Penguins, Wildlife, Zoo Tagged Calgary Zoo, conservation, different species of birds, Edingurgh Zoo, Gentoo penguins, Humboldt Penguins, King penguins, Penguins, Rockhopper penguins, Royal Zoological Society of Scoland, wildlife, Zoo Exhibits, Zoological Society of London, zoos Leave a comment
It’s Not Easy Being Green: An Extinction Update
Amphibian populations are declining around the world, and two recent stories caught my eye: one hopeful and one sad. In 2011, Texas suffered from devastating wildfires. It was feared that the fires in Bastrop County may have killed off the … Continue reading
Posted in Amphibian, Conservation, Houston Zoo, Houton Toad, Rabb's fringed-legged tree frog, Wildlife, Zoo, Zoo Atlanta Tagged Amphibians, Frogs, Headstarting, Houston Toad, Houston Zoo, wildlife, Zoo Atlanta, zoos 1 Comment
AZA Zoos and Aquariums Spent $130 Million to Conserve Wildlife in 2010
One of the best things about visiting an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium is that in addition to seeing hundreds of amazing animals you are also helping to protect them in the wild. Through the support of millions of visitors, … Continue reading
Posted in Aquarium, AZA, Bronx Zoo, Conservation, Phoenix Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Society, Zoo, Zoo Boise Tagged aquariums, aza, conservation, Phoenix Zoo, san diego zoo, wildlife, wildlife conservation society, zoos 1 Comment