Pileated gibbons always have so much to say 🗣️ #GPZoo #gibbon #endangeredspecies
Make way for the King 👑
The king vulture is the largest New World vulture, after condors. Their brightly colored heads and high contrasting black-and-white plumage set them apart from other vulture species.
This species can be found from Mexico to Argentina.
#GPZoo #vulture #kingvulture
We celebrated #WorldGiraffeDay and #PinkFlamingoDay with an Animal Play Day for the whole Zoo.
The animals had a blast with their giraffe and flamingo-themed enrichment.
Guests were able to stop by our conservation tables and learn more about these two featured species.
Funds from art sales or donations benefited the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and the AZA SAFE Andean Highland Flamingo Program.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support and have a good time with us!
If you missed this event but want to support, check out our story for a link to support #AZASAFE conservation efforts.
#GPZoo #LongNecksPlayDay #flamingos #andeanflamingo #giraffe #endangeredspecies #animalplayday #enrichment
New to the herpetarium is the Northern white-lipped python, known for its beautiful iridescent sheen. 🌈
This species is native to New Guinea and some surrounding islands.
Look for her the next time you're in the herpetarium.
#GPZoo
Here are 3 cool facts about capybaras for #CapybaraAppreciationDay!
😎 They are the largest rodents in the world! They stand at about 2 feet tall and their closest relatives are guinea pigs! 📏
😎 Their teeth never stop growing! Grazing on grasses and aquatic plants helps keep their teeth in check.
😎 They love company. Capys live in small herds in the wild. More eyes mean more protection from predators, like jaguars.
Show some love to these cool critters ❤️
🎥 by Iliana Gonzalez
#GPZoo #capybara
“Hey! I heard it was #tongueouttuesday!” - Chiapan beaded lizard! This is the only AZA-Accredited Zoo in the U.S. where you can find this species. Catch a glimpse of them in the herpetarium on your next visit! 🎥: Clint Guadiana, Curator of Herpetology #GPZoo #herpetology #reptiles #beadedlizard #lizard #reptilesofinstagram
When it comes to hurricane season, our staff knows the drill. These past few days, we’ve been getting our ducks in a row in preparation for Beryl.
While we are no longer in Beryl’s direct path, it’s always better to be safe than sorry!
#GPZoo #hurricaneSeason #hurricaneberyl #rgv #brownsville #gladysporterzoo
'Merica.
The chimps celebrated the #4thofJuly with a grill, a pool party, and Lady Liberty herself. 🇺🇸
#GPZoo #summer #independenceday #chimps #enrichment
Everyone plays an important role ⭐️ #WorldMeerkatDay #meerkat #GPZoo #gladysporterzoo
Happy #WorldPorcupineDay!
Turn up the volume to listen to the sweet sounds of Isabella and her corn 🌽 *crunch*
Prehensile tailed porcupines are native to South America, where they live in forests and spend most of their time in the trees.
Check out Isabella and her cousins, the African crested porcupines, inside Small World.
🎥 vids by Nora Villarreal, Small World Keeper
#GPZOO #gladysporterzoo #porcupine
Come visit us before they go extinct!🦕 #DINOFURY #GPZoo #dinosaurs #gladysporterzoo
Breakfast! Brothers, Leo and Rollo, enjoy a meal together.🥬Warthogs are omnivores and will eat anything from grasses, roots and other vegetation to insects and carrion. #GPZoo #warthogs #breakfast
Roxy is so relatable. #GPZoo #weekend #raccoon #snacktime
Taking the fam to the Zoo #GPZoo #summer #vacation #zoo
Welcome little ones 🩷 #GPZoo #AmericanFlamingo #flamingofriday
Today is #WorldGiraffeDay, celebrated on the l o n g e s t day of the year, June 21.
This day is meant to shine a light on the challenges these majestic creatures are facing in the wild.
Join us for Animal Play Day- Long Necks & Legs on SUNDAY, JUNE 23rd, and visit our giraffe conservation table where you can learn more about giraffes and how you can help!
Starting at 11:00 a.m., the first 100 kids at the conservation table will receive a coupon for a free giraffe feeding., courtesy of Raising Cane’s, a Raising Cane’s kids meal, a giraffe activity packet and an “I Fed Rocket”sticker, courtesy of Rocket the Space Giraffe Author, Suzanne Shepard and the GPZ Docent Council.
*Activities subject to change based on weather
#GPZoo
Today is #WorldSeaTurtleDay! These marine reptiles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, but in the last 200 years, human activities have tipped the scales against them. Today, nearly all #seaturtle species are classified as threatened or endangered.
The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the smallest and most endangered species. The #GPZoo administers the U.S. field portion of the Binational Kemp’s ridley sea turtle project in Tamaulipas, Mexico where around 98% of this species nests.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) member facilities are doing important work to protect sea turtles through fieldwork, rehabilitation, education, and outreach programs. Together, we can help keep #seaturtlesafe.
🎥: Jaime Ortiz - Altamira Camp
Dino Fury goes extinct on July 7th #GPZoo #dinofury #dinosaurs
Of all seven species of sea turtles, the Kemp's Ridley is the smallest and most endangered. The Bi-National Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle project between the U.S. and Mexico has helped to bring this species back from the brink of extinction. #GPZoo has administered the U.S. field portion of this program since 1981.
🎥 by Karin Flores, Head Aquarist
#seaturtle #seaturtleSAFE #seaturtleweek
