Talented leaf-tailed gecko
With no eyelids to protect from dust, the Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko uses its tongue to wipe dust off of its eyes. Although they’re masters of camouflage, these tiny lizards must rely on various...
View ArticleButting Heads
These Nubian ibex use their strong hind legs and hooves to easily traverse the rocky terrain at the zoo and in their natural habitat, the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. Both sexes have...
View ArticleLook up!
There’s so much to see and explore at the zoo, so here’s a friendly reminder to look up. If you’re at the Sea Bird Aviary, you may just catch one of our stunning Inca terns in flight. Take a good look...
View ArticleA Face You Won’t Forget
You’ll only need one guess to figure out where the cottontop tamarin gets its name – from the long white hair that sits right on top of its head. The monkeys are only about 10 inches long, but with...
View ArticleSpring has Sprung
After what seemed like a never-ending winter we finally made it – spring is officially here! We suggest you celebrate by visiting our sea lions on Astor Court, while they flip, splash, and swim to...
View ArticleLeapin’ Lemurs
Ring-tailed lemurs are a bit more down to earth than collared lemurs – that is to say, collared lemurs, like the one showed here, rarely stay on the ground. Instead, they spend their days in trees,...
View ArticleCome and Greet our newest Gorillas
For the first time in eight years, we have not one, but two western lowland baby gorillas at the zoo. The mothers Tuti and Julia gave birth within week of each other to the two pint-sized additions,...
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