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1st Pocket Mouse Born
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It’s (Almost) Black Tuesday for Bees
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Okapi: Early Arrival
13 June 2013 3:14 PM | 3 Comments -
Xiao Liwu: Meeting those Milestones
12 June 2013 3:50 PM | 136 Comments -
Assisting Baby Animals
12 June 2013 10:26 AM | 4 Comments -
Condor Saticoy at Release Site
11 June 2013 1:30 PM | 4 Comments -
Masked Animal Refuses To Be Taken for “Granite”
10 June 2013 3:21 PM | 3 Comments
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1st Pocket Mouse Born
18 June 2013 11:31 AM | 1 Comment -
It’s (Almost) Black Tuesday for Bees
17 June 2013 9:47 AM | 2 Comments -
Okapi: Early Arrival
13 June 2013 3:14 PM | 3 Comments -
Xiao Liwu: Meeting those Milestones
12 June 2013 3:50 PM | 136 Comments -
Assisting Baby Animals
12 June 2013 10:26 AM | 4 Comments -
Condor Saticoy at Release Site
11 June 2013 1:30 PM | 4 Comments -
Masked Animal Refuses To Be Taken for “Granite”
10 June 2013 3:21 PM | 3 Comments -
News about Zhen Zhen
14 June 2013 12:56 PM | 200 Comments
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1st Pocket Mouse Born
Posted on June 18, 2013 | 1 CommentThe very first Pacific pocket mouse pup born at our facility was born on Tuesday, June 11! Right away, the female covered her nest jar and tube entrance with sand, creating a dark and warm environment for her pup. -
It’s (Almost) Black Tuesday for Bees
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 2 CommentsPollinators make fertilization possible for many plants; without them, food as we know it would simply not exist: no fruits, veggies, peanut butter, or chocolate—and that’s just a start. -
Okapi: Early Arrival
Posted on June 13, 2013 | 3 CommentsDuring my morning check of the okapis, I immediately noticed that the very pregnant Safarani was in labor. The calf wasn’t expected for at least a couple more weeks, so my reaction was surprise, then excitement... -
Xiao Liwu: Meeting those Milestones
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 136 CommentsI have had the opportunity to observe panda mother and son, Bai Yun and Xiao Liwu, quite a bit lately, and I have noted that the cub's behavioral development appears right on track with respect to his siblings. -
Assisting Baby Animals
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 4 CommentsOur goal is to assist in the care and rearing of baby animals that would otherwise not survive without human intervention. -
Condor Saticoy at Release Site
Posted on June 11, 2013 | 4 CommentsOn April 11, Saticoy was transported to his release site with two other condors who hatched at the Safari Park last year, Nechuwa and Sukilamu. -
Masked Animal Refuses To Be Taken for “Granite”
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 3 CommentsWhile guests are oohing and ahhing over the nearby polar bears, a female raccoon named Granite is foraging, lounging, or playing in her pool. -
News about Zhen Zhen
Posted on June 14, 2013 | 200 CommentsBack in February, we reported with excitement that panda Zhen Zhen had bred for the first time and was the first female at the Bi Feng Xia center in China to do so in 2013. -
Veterinarians Don’t Just Operate, They Educate!
Posted on June 7, 2013 | No CommentsAs with specialties in human medicine such as cardiology or orthopedics, zoo veterinary medicine is a specialty where focused training and education is required. -
New Condor Chick in Mexico
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 3 CommentsAs we approached the nest, adult male condor #269 came out from inside the cave to protect the nest from intruders. I moved toward the condor to distract him from Juan, who climbed into the cave to find a lovely, fluffy wild chick. -
Alala: Does Mother Know Best?
Posted on June 5, 2013 | 1 CommentSince its inception, the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program has focused on pulling eggs for artificial incubation and hand-raising chicks as a means of maximizing the reproductive success of the tiny alala population. However, this spring there is change and new hope in the air! -
Condor Chick: 1st Exam
Posted on May 31, 2013 | 9 CommentsThe first step in this process is to separate the parents from the chick. Of course, father Sisquoc and mother Shatash don’t want any invaders in the nest and do their best to defend the chick and keep it safe, as all good parents do. -
Munching on Bamboo
Posted on May 30, 2013 | 1,001 CommentsAs our 10-month-old panda cub becomes more and more curious about what Mom is doing with her bamboo, we are beginning to see Xiao Liwu try to pick up the leaves and maneuver them with his little paws. -
Tortoises: Into the Wild
Posted on May 30, 2013 | 1 CommentAlthough the race is still on for who has traveled the farthest, one tortoise in particular has certainly moved with a purpose. She scaled steep rocky ridges and deep washes only reach the top and decide to cross the next ridge to the north. -
Pocket Mice Breed in Captivity for 1st Time!
Posted on May 29, 2013 | 4 CommentsI was crossing my fingers anticipating the first interaction. Female #13 came out of her tube first and started sand bathing. Male #25 emerged about a minute later. -
I Ran for Wildlife
Posted on May 28, 2013 | 2 CommentsA week ago, in support of the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy’s new “I ___ For Wildlife" fund-raising efforts, I ran over 50 miles in a single day across Arizona’s rugged canyon backcountry, climbing and descending over 25,000 feet of elevation. -
New Koala Exhibit Now Open
Posted on May 24, 2013 | 28 CommentsIt was a glorious morning today as we celebrated the official opening of the San Diego Zoo’s brand-new exhibit, the Conrad Prebys Australian Outback. At last, our koalas have more space to do what they do best: look adorable even while sound asleep! -
Gorilla Snacks
Posted on May 23, 2013 | 9 CommentsEach day the gorilla troop at the Safari Park consumes approximately 5 pounds of fruit (such as apples, oranges, pears), 43 pounds of greens (such as kale, romaine lettuce, spinach), 16.5 pounds of veggies (such as jicama, onions, broccoli), and 7 to 10 branches of browse. -
A Closer Look at Burrowing Owls
Posted on May 21, 2013 | 3 CommentsI love the squirrels (more than I ever thought I would), but I’m a bird biologist, so I’m really excited to start working directly with the burrowing owls! -
A Dusty Day Off
Posted on May 20, 2013 | 1 CommentWe searched for what seemed in vain for wild palila. Suddenly, I heard it: churr-eep! My heart beating madly in my chest, I raced down the hill and around a cluster of mature mamane just as Jackson spotted it hopping from branch to branch. -
Comparing Panda Brothers
Posted on May 20, 2013 | 607 CommentsXiao Liwu is a very different cub from his older brother, Yun Zi, but in a good way. He is very smart and is the youngest cub to respond so well to us keepers. -
Planning a Perfect Desert (Tortoise) Getaway
Posted on May 14, 2013 | 2 CommentsMy boots are sitting in the hallway covered in dust.... But following such an inspiring field experience in the Mojave Desert, where I released tortoises to the wild, it just seemed too soon to wipe away the dusty memories of my desert adventure. -
A Mister for Every Panda
Posted on May 14, 2013 | 454 CommentsAs we head into summer, keepers have some tools to ensure that our animals are comfortable and can relax to get a break from the heat. -
“Fiddler on the Roof” Meets Conservation Biology
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsHow does the busiest, most critical part of the year—the breeding season—even begin for the shrikes and staff of the San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Breeding Program? -
Perfect Parrotbill Puppets
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 1 CommentWe use a hand puppet during feeds as soon as the young chick’s eyes start to open, and this year we thought it was time we “upgraded” our hand puppet. -
Catering to Animals in the “Back 40”
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 6 CommentsDuring my years at the San Diego Zoo, Iʼve seen thousands of guests watch keepers with as much curiosity as they give the animals. Eyes follow that besmudged, khaki-clad person, arms loaded down with buckets or pulling a wheelbarrow full of unidentifiable and smelly stuff. -
Bowling for Rhinos
Posted on May 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsWe would love for you to join us at this year's Bowling For Rhinos! You can participate even if you don't bowl; between the auction, drawings, and contests there will be a lot to do. -
Building Conservation Foundation by Training Teachers in Peru
Posted on May 8, 2013 | No CommentsForty-six! That’s how many teachers attended our recent environmental education professional development workshops, in collaboration with the Spectacled Bear Conservation Society, in Peru. -
Polar Bears: Back to Normal
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 147 CommentsIt’s been a whirlwind few months for all of us at the San Diego Zoo’s Polar Bear Plunge! It began on January 2 and is only just now settling into what we all refer to as normal! -
Pandas Move a Bit
Posted on May 6, 2013 | 605 CommentsWe are pleased to announce that the front viewing area of the panda exhibit in the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Trek is being remodeled so that our guests will have multiple opportunities to view the pandas.
