Check out one of our primate keepers, Tina, doing daily training with our Orangutans, Max and Jenny. Max and Jenny have both physical and verbal cues for each command which helps their caregivers check their health, mobility, and build and strengthen their relationships.
Training is a very important tool for many reasons. Training helps build positive relationships between the keepers and animals, provides enrichment, improves animal welfare, and most importantly helps our zoo staff monitor the animal’s health.
All training at the Racine Zoo is voluntary and positively reinforced.
Timu, the Eastern Black Rhino, is one amazing artist!🦏🎨
Timu works with her keeper, Tim, to create the perfect piece of artwork. Timu is given the command "paint" and a whistle. She will then use her prehensile lip as if it were a paint brush to pick up the paint and apply it to the canvas.
Note: This is an optional activity for Timu, if she does not want to participate, she does not have to. She is positively reinforced and rewarded the entire time.
New Years Eve
As we go into the new year, the Racine Zoo would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your support throughout the year.
We can't wait to see what this next year holds for us.
Happy New Years Eve!
Missy Enjoying a Snack
Hanging out and eating apples...Missy's perfect Sunday! 🦥🍎
Racine Zoo would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday! 🎄🎁
Just a reminder, we will be closed today, but are so happy to see you at the Zoo tomorrow!
🎉#GivingZOOday : Today is THE day! 🎉
At the Racine Zoo, we are dedicated to providing gold standard care for over 300 individual animals. While providing the best care for our animals, our Conservation Education department works hard to connect individuals to nature and our animals in new and unique ways.
Through the generous support of the community, our Zoo can continue to create new experiences and memories for years to come. This year, we would like to ask you to reach into your hearts and help the Racine Zoo make a difference.
From the Racine Zoo's animals and staff, thank you for your support!
🎁 Make a gift that will keep Racine Zoo growing and thriving for generations to come! Double the impact of your gift with a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge up to $5,000 provided by RUUD Family Foundation and $2,500 from Educators Credit Union .
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
We are just two days away from #GivingZOOday!
At the Racine Zoo, we are dedicated to providing the best care for our animals, but also educating the public through conservation! The Conservation Education Department of the Zoo is dedicated to promoting awareness of conservation issues through engaging, educational, and entertaining Zoo experiences.
The Racine Zoo Conservation Education Department offers a multitude of popular programs to spread a positive message about wildlife including: live animal educational programs, birthday parties, Zoo Slumber Safaris, holiday events, the Wildlife Explorers school program, Zoo summer camps, scout programs, and Behind-the-Scenes Encounters and Tours.
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
GivingZOOday
#GivingZOOday is swinging in soon!
The Racine Zoo is a part of and supports numerous conservation efforts, including the Orangutan Species Survival Plan. The Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP) serves accredited zoos across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to help guide the management of Oranguatan species under human care.
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
#GivingZOOday is almost here!
The Racine Zoo offers specialized enrichment specific to each animal we have at the zoo. Enrichment is important for an animal's mental and physical well-being, while allowing the animal to exhibit their natural behaviors, like foraging. Our Andean Bear, Inti, is very food motivated, which results in most of his enrichment being food oriented. For a donation of $50, it will feed our Andean Bear, Inti, for one week!
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
#GivingZOOday is one week away!
At the Racine Zoo, we strive to give the best care possible to our animals. In addition to specialized veterinary care, our animals need to eat! Our keepers craft specific diets for each and every animal at the zoo to keep them healthy and strong. For a donation of $25, it will feed our Hartmann's Mountain Zebras, like Obi, for three days!
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
GivingZOOday
#GivingZOOday is coming up!
Racine Zoo provides more than 300 animals with exceptional care each and every day. We are held to the "gold standard" in the zoological community, earning our accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Donors play a crucial role to keep our century old zoo running. Through the generous support of the community, our zoo can continue to create new experiences and memories for guests for years to come.
Learn More or Donate Now: https://racinezoo.org/givingzooday
We are halfway through our Jack-O'-Lantern Nights!
Every Thursday-Sunday from 6-10 PM until November 3rd, come out and see the Racine Zoo in a whole new light! 🎃
We will see you at the zoo! 🦓
Celebrating and saving wildlife and wild places. Open year round! We are open year round and parking is FREE!
