Who said rainy days can’t be fun? 🌧️ Giant river otters, Marley and her new friend, Panobo, say you should see for yourself.
Animal Spotlight: Phillip, Caiman Lizard
Meet Phillip! He’s one of our northern Caiman lizards that reside in the Reptile & Amphibian House. A year ago, Phillip’s animal care team noticed swelling on the right side of his face.
After further evaluation by our veterinary team and outside veterinarians, including Dr. McCoy, a board-certified veterinary dentist, it was discovered that he had cancer in his jaw. He had surgery last fall and recently got the clear to go back on exhibit with his friend, George. Learn more from Herpetology Supervisor Audrey!
They grow up so fast! Earlier this month, our five-month-old jaguar cub, Rojo, made his debut on exhibit in South America’s Pantanal. Get an update from Keeper Alicia as we go up close with mom Vida and Rojo!
Spotted: Rojo & Vida on your feed tomorrow at 10:30am! Tune in as we go up close with our jaguar duo as Rojo makes his debut on Facebook Live.
Kirby!
We could literally watch Kirby all day. 🐘💚 Stop by and see her this Spring Break!
We need YOUR vote! Our Humboldt penguin, Fisher, is a contender in the first round of Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness. Fisher, our eight-year-old male penguin is the charmer of our Humboldt penguin colony. With his sweet disposition and signature strut (chest puffed out, of course), he loves being the center of attention, especially when it comes to his keepers. Voting is open now through tomorrow, March 18. Help Fisher advance to the next round!
Three ways to vote:
🐧 Penguins International’s website: bit.ly/43HAc39
🐧 React with the "haha" emoji on Penguins International’s Facebook post: bit.ly/3DIPVEH
🐧 Daily poll on their Instagram story: bit.ly/4kWJgaz
#MOTPM2025 #MarchOfThePenguinMadness #PengWin #VoteForPenguins
Happy 14th birthday, Aurora!
🤠 Yee-haw! We had a WILD time celebrating Aurora’s 14th birthday with a rodeo-themed birthday party! Last week, our Primate Keepers not only decorated her exhibit but also provided several fun enrichment items for her to enjoy!
Spring Break 2025
Spring Break mode: ACTIVATED! 🦁🐯🐻 Learn more how to make the most out of out your Spring break trip here: bit.ly/4huZdSp
Buzzard Day is this Saturday, and we’re spotlighting our incredible vultures. We have a total of six vultures, including two hooded vultures, two cape vultures, and two Rüppell's vultures. Get your questions ready for Bird Keeper Brendan!
It’s a Shell-abration
Just before Spring Break, our team helped release 24 cold stunned sea turtles, plus a loggerhead that has been rehabilitating under our care since last fall, back into the wild. During their time under the Zoo’s veterinary care, they were treated for wounds, frostbite, eye trauma, infections, and given supportive care to help them gain strength.
This was a joint effort between the Zoo’s sea turtle team, Texas A&M University Galveston Campus's Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, and Galveston Island Park Board. Remember to call 1-866-TURTLE-5 if you find or accidentally catch a sea turtle so that an expert can assess the turtle and provide care if needed. Read more: bit.ly/4ig2gz4
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