Emperor Valley Zoo

31/07/2024

Our free-ranging blue and gold macaws enjoy a morning treat at the Zoo!

20/03/2024

Emperor Valley Zoo's Wildlife Rescue contact: 622-3530

02/03/2024

Inquisitive Red brocket deer! 🦌

This mammal species is a resident to forests in Trinidad. It can also be found in forests of South America. The reddish-brown colour of its coat allows it to be easily camouflaged in the forest!

29/02/2024

About Warthogs 🐗..

Warthogs are found on the African savannahs are known for the 'warts' or protective bumps on their faces. These mammals, made popular by the character, Pumba, of the movie, The Lion King, can reach a weight of 120 to 250 lbs.

Warthogs are herbivores and consume grasses, plants, roots and bulbs. They sport long tusks, large, flat heads and love to wallow in mud!

27/02/2024

Proud Peacock! 🦚

Our Peacocks are currently displaying their beautiful, long feathers to the Peahens (females).
Visiting the Zoo? Be sure to catch a glimpse of these stunning birds!

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! 🦩❤️🦩

06/02/2024

Bathtime for Black-bellied whistling ducks! 🦆

29/01/2024

World's Tallest Mammals! 🦒

Did you know giraffes can reach a height of 14 to 19 feet?

29/01/2024

Hippity Hop! 🦘🦘

Fun Fact! - A kangaroo's legs act as giant springs allowing them to hop!

28/01/2024

Wildlife around the Zoo!
Red-tailed squirrel spotted this morning 🐿..

27/01/2024

Melman, the Giraffe, enjoys a little head scratch before munching on yummy acacia leaves 🦒🍃..

27/01/2024

Cascadura!

Some of us, since childhood, may have heard of the Legend of the Cascadura - legend states, once you eat the Cascadura, you will live your last days in Trinidad!

Truth or not, the Cascadura, also referred to as Cascadu, has a body covered with tough amour of scales. For this reason, it is also called amoured catfish.

Have a look at this species on display at the Emperor Valley Zoo..

25/01/2024

'Yaawwnnn!..' 🦇

Have you seen our Malayan flying foxes? These megabats are some of the largest in the world, with a wingspan measuring up to 6 feet!

25/01/2024

Jaguar enjoys a cool drink on a hot day..

24/01/2024

Our free-ranging macaws enjoy yummy treats this morning..

Look out for these blue and gold macaws flying around the Zoo's compound during your next visit!

24/01/2024

Giant Otters at Play! 🦦

2 giant otters enjoy playing under their waterfall at the Emperor Valley Zoo..

14/01/2024

Congratulations Aadi, a junior member of the Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago Inc, on winning a National Scholarship!

In 2016 Aadi placed 3rd in the SEA examination, passing for St. Augustine Girls’ High School. Seven years later, Aadi’s hard work was again recognized as she was awarded an additional scholarship in Information and Communication Technology Studies.

Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors Aadi!

31/12/2023

06/11/2023

A Visit to the Zoo

02/11/2023

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29/10/2023

Boo at the Zoo! 🎃
Our Halloween fun at the zoo continues all through the weekend!

27/10/2023

Get ready!..Boo at the Zoo weekend is almost here! 🦇🦇🦇

25/10/2023

Boo at the Zoo! 🎃
Free Entry to children 12yrs and Under in Full Halloween Costume
This Halloween Weekend - Oct 28th - 31st

See you soon!

21/10/2023

Enter if you Dare‼️

Here's a preview of the Zoo's Haunted House 🧟‍♂️..
Now open‼️🏚👻🦇

18/10/2023

Getting ready for BOO at the ZOO 2023! 🎃

Zoo staff is preparing for our annual BOO at the ZOO event - 21st to 31st October.

See you at the Zoo for lots of spooktacular fun!
Costumes are welcomed!🧟‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧙🧜‍♂️🧛‍♂️🦸‍♂️🦹‍♂️🧝‍♂️

17/10/2023

The Fish and Wildlife Service said 21 species, including a mammal, birds, fish and mussels, are being removed from the endangered list because they're now considered extinct.

16/10/2023

Treat time for Macaws! 🥜

Following our recently posted video of our free-flying blue and gold macaws at the Zoo, here again are the macaws enjoying a yummy treat of unsalted peanuts this morning..

These birds feed on a natural diet rich in fruit, seeds and nuts at their feeder and sometimes receive peanut treats from zoo staff.

16/10/2023

Alligator Gar!

This megafish gets it's name from it's crocodilian-shaped head and teeth-filled mouth! Look closely to see it's many razor-sharp teeth!

The Alligator gar can grow to a length of around 8 feet and weigh up to 350 pounds! Today, gars can be found in North and Central America.

The Alligator gar in this video can be viewed at the Emperor Valley Zoo's Aquarium.

14/10/2023

Our Free Flying Macaws enjoying a Snack