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A low-angle selfie of two women standing in front of a dark concrete storm drain outlet. The woman closest to the camera is wearing a blue jacket, red glasses, and a headlamp, and is smiling. The second woman stands in the background, inside the dark entrance, wearing a dark jacket and a high-visibility safety vest. The ground is a shallow stream of muddy water containing rocks, trash, and a large piece of driftwood.

Masters of the Night: On the search for hibernating bats in Randolph County

The search for bats will lead to some dark places..

A smaller Gorilla sitting on the ground amongst shrubs and grass, eating some fruit.

Animal Care Blogs

Feeding 1,800 Mouths

Ever think about what it takes to feed a whole ZOO?

Love Hornbills Day – Raising awareness and appreciating the beauty and importance of the 'rainforest farmers' in Asian rainforests

Love is in the air, especially for hornbills

Three people observing a large, light-brown elephant in a dry, grassy outdoor enclosure. The animal is walking in the middle ground, near a large mound of hay or straw. The people—two men and one woman—are looking through a fence or barrier. The background is composed of dry grass, trees, and brownish hills.

Making the Most of a Winter Visit at the Zoo

Bundle up and enjoy a winter day with us!

A curious chimpanzee named Nori gazes directly at the camera with an open mouth, framed against a lush green, sunny backdrop of her natural habitat.

Animal Care Blogs

All the Love for Nori

Read about the incredible story of chimp Nori!

A traditional earthen cookstove, is shown with two pots on top. Flames are visible inside the firebox. A blue mug and a metal bucket are placed nearby. The cookstove is constructed from mud and bricks and appears to be inside a brick room.

A School on the Other Side of the World: Less Wood for Cooking Means More Trees for Chimpanzees

UNITE teachers are making a difference!

Two zebras feeding in a grassy green habitat, showcasing their distinctive black and white stripes.

Animal Care Blogs

Zebra Scale Training

A wooded forest scene with a partially clear trail winding through the middle. Large rocks and shrubs are sprinkled along both sides of the trail.

Spend Some Time in Purgatory: Exploring the Zoo’s Purgatory Mountain

Immerse yourself in nature with us!

Animal Care Blogs

Un-bear-ably Fun Research

Read about some beary interesting research on our black bears, Luna and Nova!