We’re deeply saddened to share that our 31-year-old female wrinkled hornbill, Morticia, was compassionately euthanized following a severe decline in her health.

Of the 19 colorful species of macaws found around the globe, four are represented right outside our Lands of Change loop. Today, we’re taking the li-bird-ty to introduce you to them! 

Take some time to slowwww down and peek at our three newest residents of the Kangaroo Walkabout in our Lands of Change area. We’ve welcomed three male Galapagos tortoises!

We’re sorry to share that we made the difficult decision to euthanize our 36-year-old African spurred tortoise, Tate, due to a poor prognosis following an intense surgery to remove a large bladder stone. 

Meet our four masked lapwings! It may be a bit tricky to catch a glimpse of these ground-dwelling birds, but these birds will let you know they’re nearby with their high-pitched vocalizations, especially during breeding season.  

It’s been a baby bonanza at our Zoo over the last few months! Read on to learn more about each of the new babies we’ve welcomed.