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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.

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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.

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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!

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Un-bear-ably Fun Research

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

A close-up of an adorable, very young Sand Cat kitten with sandy-striped fur, large dark eyes, and oversized ears, nestled among thick pieces of wood.

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The Cat's Out of the Bag!

Read about the successful breeding between sand cat pair Cosmo and Najma!

A male and female lion stand and lie together in a grassy enclosure. The male lion, with a thick mane, stands behind the lioness, who is lying down and looking at the camera. A large rock formation is in the background.

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Zoo Research: Does the Lion Sleep Tonight?

A day in the life of a lion...

Two Chimpanzees with black fur and faces, sitting huddled together in the grass. The one on the right has its arm around the other.

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Zoo Research: Chimp Cognition

Learn more about the similarities in human and chimp cognition...