On our first day exploring the San Diego Zoo as official interns, we were lead by Rachelle Marcon. An educator and guide at the zoo, she was able to tell us many exciting and fun facts about the animals we saw.

One of the most adaptable animals we saw was the koala. Imagine eating eucalyptus bows everyday, having to use your keen sense of smell to determine the least toxic (yes, your favorite and only food is toxic), and still getting 18-20 hours of sleep everyday!

Even though this koala looks like a newborn, it was actually born six months ago and was the size of a jelly bean!

We learned that koalas have two thumbs on their front paw for better climbing and grasping abilities.

Amu, the camel, is living happily with three other Bactrian camels: Mongo (pictured), the male of the herd, and the other two females, Heidi and Mouse. Their humps are used for storing fats for cold their homeland Mongolian winters. The Bactrian camels are also known for their thick and shaggy winter coats, which they are currently sporting.

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