Micke Grove Zoo

07/03/2025

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07/01/2025

Happy 21st Birthday Nairobi!! He is our Education Department's Kenyan Sand Boa. He does not live out in the zoo, and he is no longer used in education programs due to his age. You may be able to see him some days when he is brought out to the grass for some time in the sun. Other than that, he lives a very pampered life in the education office.

06/30/2025

Happy 39th Birthday Quasi!! She is one of our Radiated Tortoises and you can identify her by her uniquely shaped shell. Her shell has a steep hump on the front causing her to look like Quasimodo, her namesake. She loves to snack on the grass found around the zoo and shell scratches from her keepers. Please come by the zoo sometime this week and help us celebrate this sweet girl!!!

06/20/2025

06/19/2025

Happy 9th Birthday to Catalina and Rosita. They are two of our 6 Marbled Teal, all of whom you can find in our Aviary. Please come by the zoo and help us wish them an extra special Happy Birthday!

06/18/2025

Happy International Picnic Day everyone! Please enjoy these pictures of our Lemurs enjoying their own picnics. 🌸🌼🌷

06/16/2025

Happy 10th Birthday Nyx! This mysterious girl is our ringtail. Her species is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is hard to know their exact population size because they are nocturnal and elusive species. This is the same reason why you might not see Nyx out in her enclosure during the day, the best times to see her at the zoo is when we are hosting special events later in the day such as our Halloween event or tree lighting event. Please, come by the zoo and help us celebrate this sweet little cutie!

If you want to help with tracking ringtail populations, please look into the organization linked below:
✨https://www.calringtails.org/🌙

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day! Here are our two fathers: Thetis and Brandon. Thetis is one of our Red Ruffed Lemurs and he is Tokay's father. Brandon is one of our Northern Bald Ibis and has been a very important part of our breeding program for this species. Please come by the zoo to celebrate this holiday and honor these two fantastic fathers!!

06/14/2025

Happy 15th Birthday Twiggy! She is one of our Spotted Thick-knees. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and are found around water. They are known as a wading bird, meaning that their preferred habitat is on the banks of a water source.

06/10/2025

Happy 13th Birthday Hazo!!! This very special boy is a Fossa which is the apex predator found in Madagascar. He is a member of the Mongoose family which is why he looks like a mix between a dog and a cat. Even though he is supposed to be a Carnivore, Hazo's favorite food is actually pumpkin! Please stop by the zoo and help us wish this handsome boy a very special birthday.

06/05/2025

🌎Happy World Environment Day🌎
Here are some FAQs for the holiday and listed below are some different organizations in the area that you can get involved in:
San Joaquin Audubon Society🦆

Restore the Delta💧

Greater Valley Conservation Corps🌲

The Nature Conservancy🌸

Sierra Club🌄
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