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Emporia Zoo

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07/25/2024

Day #3 of "posing like the animals" for Zookeeper Week! Who strikes the pose best? You be the judge and comment on your favorites.
Ringtailed Lemurs vs. Animal Care Staff: Phillip Marsh, Jayla Gore, Anthony Fast & Amanda Hollingsworth.
Mountain Lion vs. Animal Care Specialist, Phillip Marsh.
Raccoon vs. Animal Care Specialist, Hannah Norquest.

07/24/2024

🐾🌿 Happy National Zookeeper Week! 🐾🌿
A shout out to our Animal Care Team that works 365 days a year including weekends and holidays to ensure the best care and welfare for the animals that call the Emporia Zoo home.

The animal care team continues to show off their inner animal this week!
Animal Care Specialist, Amanda Hollingsworth vs. "Lily" the Ring-tailed Lemur.
Animal Care Specialist, Skylar Nicholas vs. "Violet" the Ring-tailed Lemur

Who do you think nailed the pose better? Let us know in the comments!

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07/23/2024

🐾🌿 Happy National Zookeeper Week! 🐾🌿

It takes a team and together they all have a hand in caring for over 200 animals. From nutrition, enrichment, conservation, and the animal’s overall wellbeing, we are so fortunate to have the dedicated team that we do at the Emporia Zoo.

The animal care team were showing their inner animal today.

Animal Care Specialist, Anthony Fast vs. "Dude" the King Vulture
Animal Care Specialist, Jayla Gore vs. "Barney" the Bearded Dragon

Who do you think nailed the pose better? Let us know in the comments!

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07/22/2024

It is National Zookeeper Appreciation Week! We want to extend thanks to our animal care staff at the David Traylor Zoo of Emporia.

These individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the well-being of our animal residents. Their commitment to animal care, conservation and education is truly inspiring. Whether it's providing day to day care , creating fun and challenging enrichment, or sharing their knowledge with visitors, our animal care staff are the heart and soul of the zoo.

We invite you to join us in celebrating their hard work and dedication this week. If you visit the Zoo, take a moment to say thank you or share your appreciation by tagging Emporia Zoo when posting photos at the zoo.

Let's make this week unforgettable for those who make the David Traylor Zoo a place of wonder and learning for all.

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07/12/2024

Zoo Camp 2024!

07/10/2024

🌿 Exciting News from the Emporia Zoo! 🌿

Our adorable baby lemur is growing up fast! At just 3 months old, this little one is almost weaned and starting to enjoy solid food. 🍎🍌
Come visit us and see this playful bundle of joy in action!

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07/09/2024

07/02/2024

Join the Emporia Friends of the Zoo for an evening of adult fun at Zoo Brew.....A Night in the Wild!

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Zoo Brew....A Night in the Wild is back for year #2! Get your tickets and join the fun!
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07/02/2024

Wildlife Wonders at Emporia Zoo! Caption this trio of majestic mountain lion, playful lemur, and wise owls. What do you think they're thinking?

07/01/2024

The David Traylor Zoo will be open on Independence Day, July 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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06/25/2024

📣 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!

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06/20/2024

The David Traylor Zoo hosted the National Teachers Hall of Fame NTHF inductees on Wednesday for a tour of the zoo and zoo education center.

It is an honor to meet the dedicated men and women that go above and beyond to ensure an outstanding future for our children.

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06/18/2024

Emporia State University’s MASTER-IT! Camp visited the Emporia Zoo Education Center on June 7, 2024. This program gave the students the opportunity to meet and interact with women professionals in STEM careers and take part in hand-on projects from those areas of study.

Education Coordinator Kelli Proehl spoke with the students about the necessary areas of study for pursuing careers in zoos or wildlife conservation. The zoo staff always enjoys collaborating with ESU!

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06/17/2024

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a zookeeper? Find out more with a behind the scenes look at the zoo and Zoo Education Center classroom at the annual David Traylor Zoo Open House!

Save the date!
When: June 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 75 Sodens Road, Emporia, Kansas

Staff and docents will be available to answer questions as visitors encounter the animals.

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06/14/2024

Come join us for Stroll & Show tonight! The movie, Finding Nemo begins at 6:30 "inside" the Zoo Education Center.

06/12/2024

The Emporia Friends of the Zoo, Emporia Zoo staff, City Commission, and Emporia, Kansas - City Government staff gathered at the new Zoo Education Center to celebrate with an annual luncheon. Thank you to all who attended and for your continued support of the David Traylor Zoo.

06/12/2024

Join us for an evening Stroll and a Show at the David Traylor Zoo on Friday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy activities, games, and a craft, followed by a screening of Finding Nemo in the new Zoo Education Center!

For questions, please call 620-341-4365.

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06/11/2024

🌿🐾 Education at the David Traylor Zoo! 🐾🌿

Come meet Kelli, our Education Coordinator, at our brand-new Zoo Education Center at 75 Sodens Road! Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an unforgettable experience learning about ambassador animals.

This is a fantastic learning opportunity for all ages to deepen your understanding of conservation and the incredible wildlife we care for. We can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more about the David Traylor Zoo, visit us online at www.emporiaks.gov/zoo

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06/11/2024

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06/08/2024

Are you ready to celebrate World Ocean Day? For more information about Ocean Day and fun activities, visit www.emporiaks.gov/worldoceanday .

06/07/2024

Emporia Friends of the Zoo volunteers and board and David Traylor Zoo staff accepted the Zoo Month Proclamation at the City Commission meeting this morning.

Zoo Month Proclamation

WHEREAS, Zoological Parks and Aquariums of North America serve the needs
of both humans and wildlife by bringing them together in a unique setting; and
WHEREAS, they help build awareness, understanding, concern and a sense of
stewardship for wildlife and the environment; and
WHEREAS, they provide a vital link to global conservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, their commitment to education fosters and enriches the appreciation
of wildlife in over 20 million school children each year; and
WHEREAS, they actively conduct scientific studies to better care for and
preserve the diverse wildlife of the earth; and
WHEREAS, they provide important cultural, recreational, and educational
experiences for over 175 million people each year.
THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN; that I, Danny Giefer, Mayor of the City of
Emporia, Kansas, do hereby designate the month of June 2024 as
"ZOO MONTH"
and urge all citizens to visit the David Traylor Zoo of Emporia to experience firsthand
the wonders of nature and our environment offered by the Zoo.

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

06/03/2024

🦅 Exciting News! 🦅

Work is currently underway on the bald eagle habitat! The repairs will improve the waterfall and wading area for our eagles, offering them more opportunities to exhibit their natural behaviors such as fishing and bathing.

Stay tuned for updates!

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05/24/2024

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a zookeeper? Find out more with a behind the scenes look at the zoo and Zoo Education Center classroom at the annual David Traylor Zoo Open House!

Save the date!
When: June 23, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 75 Sodens Road, Emporia, Kansas

Staff and docents will be available to answer questions as visitors encounter the animals.

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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

Telephone

+16203414365

Website

http://www.emporiaks.gov/zoo

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🦢 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

Have you visited the eagles at the Emporia zoo?

Visit the new bison calf at the Emporia Zoo and you might catch him playing tag with the peacock too! *Video credit to zookeeper, Tesla.

National Turtle Day

Box Turtles have small home territories and should be left where they are found. Their survivability depends on it! Be a friend to turtles today and everyday.

Did you know that Billy the Bobcat can easily maneuver around rocky terrain and climb up tall trees? #emporiaks #zoolife #bobcat

The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, one of 230 that provide hard work and dedication to ensure the conservation of wildlife. Thank you to our expert zoological professionals for creating an environment where the community can engage with the animals. #emporiaks #zoo