CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Prehistoric creatures taking over the Zoo. 🦖 Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by opens NEXT WEEK. Get your tickets now: DallasZoo.com/DestinationDin.
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In February, Our Wild Earth Action Team visited Port Aransas on a mission to save whooping cranes. Our team removed 138 abandoned crab traps from bays surrounding the area. Removing these traps keeps our bays clean and ensures plenty of food is available for whooping cranes.
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Happy #EarthDay. 🌎 At the Dallas Zoo, we celebrate our planet and the incredible animals with whom we share it every day. We work tirelessly to Create a Better World for Animals, both here at the Zoo, in Texas, and around the world.
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P.S. We’re still several weeks away from these little ones making their public debut. Our animal team is making sure they are strong enough to navigate the habitat at Lemur Lookout before they venture out.
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With concerns mom wasn’t producing enough milk, our zoologists stepped in to feed the infants by hand to ensure they got all the nutrients they needed. After 2 weeks, we stopped offering supplemental feedings, & the babies are now thriving.
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We are thrilled to announce we have welcomed FOUR black and white ruffed lemur babies! Born to parents Alina and Iggy on March 7, these little ones are the first black and white ruffed lemurs babies at the Zoo in over 30 years!
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Say hello to our emperor tamarin monkey TWINS, born March 29, to mom Lettie and dad Roger. These little ones can be seen riding on mom, or dad's back, and sometimes the backs of their older siblings, Chico and Ilsa! Stop by the Tamarin Treetops habitat to spot these little ones.
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Meet Jared S.
"I've always loved animals, so volunteering here is perfect. I get to learn new things about animals and their habitats every day!" Jared has been a volunteer at the Zoo since October 2021.
We appreciate you today, and every day! #VolunteerAppreciationWeek
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#VolunteerAppreciationWeek. Meet Audra B. Audra has been volunteering at the Zoo since January 2023.
“My favorite thing about volunteering at the Zoo is preparing meals for the animals and writing their names on their bags. It’s like I’m making lunch for my kids!”
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Join our Wild Earth Action Team on a mission to SAVE SEA TURTLES! We're headed to South Padre Island June 25-26 to help restore sea turtle nesting habitats & learn all about sea turtle conservation with . See details & register NOW: bit.ly/3A5Dltr
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Welcome to the world, little lemur! This adorable collared lemur baby was born on March 9 to second-time parents Heidi and Remy. Stop by the Lemur Lookout on your next visit to spot Heidi and her baby (pending inclement weather and their comfort levels, of course)!
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Meet Mike M.
“I started volunteering at the Zoo after I retired. I’ve always loved animals. Being here, I get to teach kids all the fascinating facts about gorillas.” Mike has been a volunteer at the Zoo for the past 10 years.
We appreciate you today, and every day!
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We couldn't do what we do without our volunteers. Their passion, pride, & dedication to our vision are tireless. Thank you for helping us Create a Better World for Animals. To celebrate #VolunteerAppreciationWeek, we're highlighting some of the wonderful volunteers at the Zoo.
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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Say hello to our adorable GOAT BABIES! Arapawa goat, Susan, gave birth to one male kid on March 22, Aster gave birth to two female kids soon after, on March 28, and our third mama, Bluebonnet, gave birth to one female kid on April 6.
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MAINTENANCE UPDATE: The Predator Viewing area in Giants of the Savanna is now OPEN! Our African painted dogs and lions are back on habitat, and they can't wait to see you! Thank you so much for your patience during our maintenance period.
📸: Lead Zoologist Maggie K.
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TOSS THE TUSK: In light of our most recent news, we have made the difficult decision to POSTPONE our Toss the Tusk event. We have plans to reschedule for a later date - stay tuned for updates. Thank you for understanding.
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With the heaviest of hearts, we share the difficult news that Dallas Zoo President and CEO, Gregg Hudson, passed away late last week following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Words are simply not enough to express the magnitude of this unexpected loss.
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SEEING DOUBLE? 🧐 Hartmann’s mountain zebra patterns may look simple at first glance. But just like our fingerprints, no two zebra patterns are the same!
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Our elephants munch through hundreds of pounds of browse every day. Okubili hasn't started eating browse yet, but he loves to hold sticks with his trunk and shake them around!
Learn more about donating your freshly felled or trimmed landscaping at DallasZoo.com/browse.
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Get ready to rock 'n' roll this summer with Safari Nights Presented by Flipz! Grab the fam and join us every Saturday starting May 6 for a fun-filled evening with live music, special animal encounters, delicious food truck fare, and cold drafts on tap! ➡️ DallasZoo.com/SafariNights
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We are seeing huge crowds at the Zoo today! General admission tickets are off sale for the remainder of the day. If you already have tickets, consider using ride shares or taking DART to avoid parking and heavy traffic.
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Tullah's Birthday plans --
1. Wake up. 😴
2. Eat "cake." 🎂
3. Go back to sleep. 😴
Tullah turned 13 years old recently, and our amazing zoologists threw her a giant anteater-approved party with special avocado treats!
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The perfect blep for #TongueOutTuesday! 🦛
BABY HIPPO UPDATE: Kalo is growing so fast. This "little" hippo now weighs 410 pounds!
📸: Zoologist Jordyn W.
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A closer look at one of our perentie monitor babies. 😍 Did you know that perentie monitors are the largest lizard in Australia, and the fourth largest in the world? When fully grown, they can reach lengths of up to 8 feet!
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Join us at the Zoo on Friday, April 14, for #TossTheTusk and play a role in elephant conservation. Guests can help save wildlife by surrendering illegal wildlife products and learning how to protect animals from wildlife trafficking. Learn more: DallasZoo.com/TossTheTusk
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Our Wild Earth Action Team is on a mission to save bats in San Antonio! Join us on May 19 to learn about bat conservation while helping our partners at Bat Conservation International, and witness the extraordinary bat emergence at Bracken Cave! Learn more: DallasZoo.com/SavingBats
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Here's a little baby giraffe cuteness to help you start your weekend. ❤️
📷: Zoologist Emily J.
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At almost 5 weeks old, Okubili is making trunk-tastic progress! This "little" man recently learned how to pick up small sticks with his trunk - a huge milestone for baby elephants! He also LOVES to splash around in the pool behind-the-scenes!
📷: Zoological Manager Audrey L.
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Both mom and baby are doing well. This sweet girl is very attached to mom and follows her everywhere. We’re giving them all the time they need to bond privately behind the scenes. Stay tuned to find out when this little lady is ready to go out on habitat!
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LONG-NECKED BUNDLE OF JOY ❤️: We're thrilled to share that our giraffe herd has grown by one! Mom Chrystal and dad Tebogo welcomed a healthy, 131-pound baby GIRL on Sunday, March 19.
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Are you ready to trek back through time? Tickets are on SALE NOW for Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by ! Plan your prehistoric adventure now. GO: bit.ly/40MuisH
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We’re thrilled to share we have seven new perentie monitor babies! During the hatching, our teams found two perfectly formed healthy TWINS in one egg! This is a major accomplishment for our reptile team, as this is the first time twins have EVER been documented in this species!
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Spring has officially sprung, and we're celebrating with themed weekends at the Zoo! Join us every weekend in April for themed activities, chats, music, & more! All the fun is included with general admission. View the full schedule & plan your weekend: Dallaszoo.com/ZooFest
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Not a member? Join now and be one of the first to experience this prehistoric adventure! Members also get free admission and parking all year long. For a limited-time only, join at the Patron level or higher to save 10%. JOIN NOW: bit.ly/3Kb3hK4
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Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant makes its debut on April 29, and Dallas Zoo members get early access for member preview days AND opening weekend tickets! Members, grab your discounted tickets NOW! Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 29.
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Our parking lots are at capacity right now. Our teams are working to move cars in as quickly as we can. If you're planning a Zoo day today, please consider taking DART or ride share to avoid heavy traffic!
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Join us at the Zoo today, March 25, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a special scavenger hunt presented by our friends at . Get cracking to test your knowledge of your favorite egg-laying Zoo animals and find the ultimate Easter surprise (HINT: 🐰)!
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