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What’s In Bloom? Red Button Ginger

Published: Nov 5

Now with the first freeze of the season, our attention focuses to what’s blooming in Amazonia. Red Button Ginger (Costus woodsonii), draws attention with its exotic red flowers. The warm […]

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Do You Want to Be Like a Keel-billed Toucan?

Published: Nov 5

When entering the Amazonia rainforest building, the first animal to greet you on the right is a keel-billed toucan. Toucans have a lot of notable qualities, but they are likely […]

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Otterly Adorable!

Published: Nov 4

By: Leigh Ramon, Animal Curator If you’ve been to the zoo since mid-July, then you have surely smiled at our newest mammals! Juno and Astrid are North American river otters, […]

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The Penguins Are Here!

Published: Nov 3

By: Leigh Ramon, Assistant Animal Curator Getting ready to open a new exhibit with a species new to the zoo comes with a variety of preparations. There is a lot […]

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Who’s That Penguin?

Published: Nov 2

Who's that penguin?

By: Leigh Ramon, Animal Curator There are several important pieces to putting together a new exhibit, but perhaps the most highlighted are the individual animals to be showcased! Building our […]

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Getting Up To Speed on Beliza

Published: Oct 10

Beliza

Hi everyone! We thought we’d take this chance to give you a little insider information about one of the more interesting vet cases we have at the zoo right now. […]

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