Emperor Valley Zoo

11/06/2025

Morning treats for the Zoo's free-ranging macaws..

10/06/2025

07/06/2025

Happy International Ungulate Awareness Day!

What is an Ungulate?

- is a mammal that has hooves. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word 'ungula' which means hoof.

Some hoofed animals or ungulates at the zoo include deer, zebras, tapirs, llamas, warthogs and giraffes!

05/06/2025

Helping the Environment 🌱

Did you know the Red-rumped agouti play a critical role in the enviroment as they help promote forest growth.?

Red-rumped agoutis have a tendency to bury extra food such as seeds. For this reason, these animals are effective seed dispersers, thus promoting tree growth.

The red-rumped agouti is a member of the rodent family and is one of the native mammal types found in the wild in Trinidad. It is also found in forests of South America.

Happy World Environment Day! 🌳

04/06/2025

The Emperor Valley Zoo's Wildlife Rescue Hotline is currently down.
Please call 622-3530 for assistance with any wild animal in need.
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01/06/2025

It's mango season!
Here is Harold, the mandrill, enjoying a julie mango 🥭...

31/05/2025

SQUAAKKK!..Its World Parrot Day! 🦜
(31 May)

World Parrot Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the world's parrot species. This day also highlights the importance of parrots in nature and the threats faced by these birds. World Parrot Day was started in 2004 by the World Parrot Trust.

There are more than 350 species of parrots! - these include macaws, lovebirds, Amazon parrots and cockatoos, parakeets, cockatiels.

Parrots are colourful and long-lived birds. They all have curved beaks and 4 toes on each foot. They are found in warm climates and many eat fruits, flowers, seeds, nuts, buds and insects.

Several species of parrots are endangered. The illegal wildlife trade, the demand for pets and habitat loss are some factors which continue to threaten many parrot species.

Happy World Parrot Day!

30/05/2025

Happy Indian Arrival Day from the animals and staff at the Emperor Valley Zoo

Did you know the Indian Peafowl is the National Bird of India? 🦚

28/05/2025

Happy World Otter Day! 🦦

Here are some Otter-ly awesome facts on otters!

- 13 species of otter found worldwide.
- Found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
- Members of the weasel family.
- Have webbed feet and powerful tails.
- Excellent swimmers.
- Have waterproof fur to keep them warm.
- Baby otters are called pups or kittens.
- Some types live in freshwater habitats while some live in marine habitats.
- Are carnivores - diet includes fish and crustaceans.
- Some species are endangered!

28/05/2025

Today at the zoo.