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A Giraffe Pregnancy

We have some BIG news to share: our 12-year-old Masai giraffe Kumi is pregnant!  

Meet Our Three New Ostriches

Our ostrich flock just grew by three! Help us welcome Dolly, Pearl and Lacey to our Expedition Africa loop! These three ladies, who sound straight out of a country song, have been settling in well and are getting to know their animal care team behind the scenes.

Meet the Animal: Cape Porcupine

Meet Loki our 3-year-old Cape porcupine! As a nocturnal animal, Loki can be a bit tricky to spot for Zoo goers. However, this quirky, quill-y porcupine is worth getting to know.

Get to Know our New Colobus Monkeys

We’ve welcomed two black and white colobus monkeys to our Zoo! Say hello to females Naia and Zuba on your next visit to the Zoo.

Welcoming a New Primate Species to Our Zoo!

We have some new faces swinging into the spotlight! In the next couple of weeks, we will be welcoming a breeding group of three black and white colobus monkeys as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP).

Welcoming a Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Baby

We are thrilled to welcome a special addition to our Zoo family: an Eastern bongo baby! Mom, Denver, gave birth to a healthy male calf overnight on Dec. 5.  

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