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🐾 Trivia Tuesday Time!What do you call animals that eat everything — meat, plants, and even fish? Answer: Omnivores! 🥩🥦🐟...
01/28/2025

🐾 Trivia Tuesday Time!

What do you call animals that eat everything — meat, plants, and even fish?

Answer: Omnivores! 🥩🥦🐟

Here at the David Traylor Zoo, we have several amazing omnivores, including our Lemurs, Prairie Dogs, Tamarins, Bearded Dragon, and Ferrets! 🐒🐾🦎

Did you know? 👀
✅ Our Animal Care Staff work closely with our Veterinarian to develop specialized diets for all of our animals to ensure it meets all their nutritional needs.
✅ It takes 6-7 hours a day to prepare all the diets for a single day for all the animals at the Zoo. 🥬🍎🌽


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🦎 **Spotlight on Bearded Dragons!** 🦎 Did you know Bearded Dragons get their name from their spiky “beards”? This expan...
01/21/2025

🦎 **Spotlight on Bearded Dragons!** 🦎

Did you know Bearded Dragons get their name from their spiky “beards”? This expandable throat pouch serves as a display for both mating and aggression. When agitated, their “beard” can darken, sometimes turning nearly black, to ward off threats.

Amazing Adaptations
Their coloration varies based on the soil or sand of their native regions, ranging from dull browns to tans with stunning red and gold highlights. This camouflage helps them hunt and avoid predators!

Thinking of a Pet Beardie?
Bearded Dragons are popular pets, but they require specific temperature and dietary care to thrive. Be sure to research and choose a responsible breeder who does not take these fascinating reptiles from the wild.

Visit Us!
Learn more about Bearded Dragons and other amazing animals at the Zoo Education Center here at the David Traylor Zoo! We're open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

Celebrating the Majestic Bald Eagle!When the bald eagle was chosen as our national symbol in 1782, there were an estimat...
01/13/2025

Celebrating the Majestic Bald Eagle!

When the bald eagle was chosen as our national symbol in 1782, there were an estimated 25,000 to 75,000 nesting in the lower 48 states. However, illegal shooting, habitat loss, lead poisoning, and the devastating effects of the pesticide DDT caused their numbers to plummet to just 417 nesting pairs by 1963.

Thanks to conservation efforts like the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973, these incredible birds have made a remarkable recovery, with over 7,000 nesting pairs in the wild today. However, they still face threats such as habitat loss and illegal shooting.

At the David Traylor Zoo, our Bald Eagles were brought in for rehabilitation and require ongoing human care. These magnificent birds are a symbol of resilience and strength:
🦅 Their long, wide wings allow them to soar effortlessly, conserving energy.
🦅 With keen, full-color vision, they can spot prey from great distances.
🦅 Bald eagles mate for life, strengthening their bond with spectacular flight displays.

Visit the Zoo to learn more about these incredible creatures and how we can all help protect their future. Let’s continue to celebrate and safeguard our national symbol!


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📣 A Special Hello from Buster! 🦜❄️Our Ambassador Animal, Buster the African Grey Parrot, wanted to say hi and share how ...
01/10/2025

📣 A Special Hello from Buster! 🦜❄️

Our Ambassador Animal, Buster the African Grey Parrot, wanted to say hi and share how much fun he’s having with the snow and ice here at the Zoo! Today, Buster got a snowy treat as part of his enrichment—since he stays indoors, it’s always exciting to bring a bit of the outdoors to him.

Buster would love to hear how YOU are enjoying the recent snow! Share your stories in the comments below. And don’t forget to visit him at the Zoo Education Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Photo credit: Zoo Education Staff


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The Zoo will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to the winter weather. Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ens...
01/08/2025

The Zoo will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to the winter weather.

Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the animals are well cared for and comfortable despite the severe cold. Stay safe, everyone!


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The Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to the winter weather. Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site en...
01/07/2025

The Zoo will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to the winter weather.

Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the animals are well cared for and comfortable despite the severe cold. Stay safe, everyone!


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You can do your part to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).HPAI is primarily spread thr...
01/07/2025

You can do your part to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

HPAI is primarily spread through the saliva and f***s of affected wild waterfowl and therefore can be spread on the bottom of soiled shoes and wheels of stroller and machinery. If you are out in areas where wild waterfowl are, such as parks, hiking trails, pond areas, make sure to clean your shoes, boots, and wheels of any vehicles to prevent carrying the virus outside of the area.

Here at the Zoo our birds have been moved to our holding areas where wild waterfowl cannot enter their enclosures or water source. We also have specific bio-security protocols such as foot baths and using separate tools as part of our routine to prevent the virus from being brought into these enclosures. We appreciate your understanding as we do our due diligence to protect those waterfowl in our care from exposure to this devastating virus.

HPAI can also infect both domestic and wild cats. If you have cats, you can help protect them by keeping them indoors to prevent them hunting and consuming possibly infected birds. The FDA also recommends not feeding them raw milk or uncooked meats.

For more information visit:
https://www.fws.gov/avian-influenza
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-outlines-ways-reduce-risk-hpai-cats

*Photos taken by Emporia Zoo staff.

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The Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the winter weather. Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensu...
01/06/2025

The Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the winter weather.

Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the animals are well cared for and comfortable despite the severe cold. Stay safe, everyone!


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The City of Emporia David Traylor Zoo is accepting BIDs to replace a section of the Visitor Railings/Fencing at 60 Soden...
01/06/2025

The City of Emporia David Traylor Zoo is accepting BIDs to replace a section of the Visitor Railings/Fencing at 60 Soden Road. The City will allow for removal of existing railings/fencing and installation of new railings/fencing. For more information and for BID procedures, general terms and conditions please visit the City of Emporia website.

For any questions, please contact Brenda Young, Zoo Director at [email protected] or by calling 620-341-4365.

To view the entire bid posting, visit:
https://ks-emporia.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?BidID=64


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The Zoo is closed today, January 6, 2025, due to the winter weather. Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the a...
01/06/2025

The Zoo is closed today, January 6, 2025, due to the winter weather.

Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the animals are well cared for and comfortable despite the severe cold. Stay safe, everyone!


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The Zoo is closed today, January 4, and tomorrow, January 5, 2025, due to the winter weather. Our dedicated zookeepers a...
01/04/2025

The Zoo is closed today, January 4, and tomorrow, January 5, 2025, due to the winter weather.

Our dedicated zookeepers are on-site ensuring the animals are well cared for and comfortable despite the severe cold. Stay safe, everyone!


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12/31/2024

The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia will be closed on January 1, 2024, in observance of the New Years holiday. We will reopen on January 2, 2025. Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy New Year!

Wishing all our wonderful visitors and animal lovers a joyful holiday season!Share your festive moments with us using ....
12/25/2024

Wishing all our wonderful visitors and animal lovers a joyful holiday season!

Share your festive moments with us using . Thank you for being a part of our zoo family. Happy Holidays!

— The David Traylor Zoo Team

The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia will be closed at 12:00 p.m. on December 24 and closed all day on December 25 in observ...
12/20/2024

The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia will be closed at 12:00 p.m. on December 24 and closed all day on December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Wishing you and your family a safe and very merry holiday!

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Meet Twix, Our Newest Ambassador Animal!You're invited to the David Traylor Zoo's Education Center to welcome Twix, a Ne...
12/19/2024

Meet Twix, Our Newest Ambassador Animal!

You're invited to the David Traylor Zoo's Education Center to welcome Twix, a Netherland Dwarf rabbit, to our animal family!

🐾 Did you know?
Netherland Dwarf rabbits are among the smallest rabbit breeds, originally developed in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. By breeding small Polish rabbits with wild rabbits, this unique and tiny domestic rabbit was created—now available in a variety of colors and patterns!

Come visit us to learn more about Twix and his fascinating breed. We’re so excited to share him with all of you!

📍 Education Center at David Traylor Zoo
📅 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.


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Address

75 Soden Road
Emporia, KS
66801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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+16203414365

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Happy Holidaze celebration last night! A special shout-out to the City staff who worked hard to install 35,000 feet of holiday lights at the David Traylor Zoo! #emporiazoo #emporiaks

🌿🦁 A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Safari Edventure at the David Traylor Zoo! 🐾 #emporiazoo#emporiaks

The ferrets are enjoying their enrichment time in the classroom! Visit the Zoo Education Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. #emporiazoo

Come visit Bee and Daiku at the Zoo Education Center classroom, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. #emporiazoo #emporiaks

🦢 Celebrating National Zookeeper Week with a swan feeding session! Shoutout to all the dedicated zookeepers who make moments like these possible every day. Thank you for your hard work and love for our animal friends! 🦢 #NationalZooKeeperWeek #ZooLife #ThankAZooKeeper #emporiazoo

📣 Thank you to Kaw Valley Pondscapes LLC for the exceptional work on the bald eagle pond renovation! 🦅🌿 We couldn't be happier with the stunning transformation they have brought to our pond. Visit the David Traylor Zoo this summer and check out the bald eagle exhibit! #emporiazoo

The Park and Emporia Zoo greenhouse is busting at the seams! #emporiazoo

The Cotton-top Tamarin triplets are swiftly maturing and experimenting with solid foods. In the near future, these three siblings will embark on short escapades, venturing away from the safety of their parents' backs. Captured in video by Animal Care Specialist Skylar.

The Cotton-top Tamarin triplets are doing well. Mom, "Kasasa" carries her triplets. In this species, they learn parental care through a complex interaction of observing and participating in carrying and handling the infants in the family group. Dad, "Hotlips" and older brother "Oopsy" are very attentive and actively involved in the carrying process of the infants. Video taken by Animal Care Specialist, Skylar. #emporiazoo #emporiaks

The David Traylor Zoo is delighted to share the arrival of triplets among the cotton-top tamarins on October 27, 2023. Born to mother Kasasa and father Hotlips, these precious infants, classified as critically endangered, mark a significant addition to the AZA's Species Survival Plan. The goal of the Species Survival Plan is to ensure a healthy and genetically diverse zoo population to keep the species stable. #emporiazoo #emporiaks

The Monarch Butterflues are starting to migrate thru the area. They will stop to feed, roost and then will continue their journey South. You can help Monarchs thrive by planting native milkweed and other pollinator friendly plants in your yard. #emporiazoo #emporiaks #AZASAFE

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