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1 year

When you’re grumpy because you drank your milk too quickly and the keeper doesn't have anymore 😻 Our vet & Animal Care staff are now working on building up her strength so she can explore her outdoor hospital stall. We’ll keep you “cub-dated” on this fuzzy little fighter.

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2 years

Why can't Rose be released back into the wild? Why can't she stay at Oakland Zoo? Your questions answered in this video 🐾

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1 year

We are happy to report that Holly the rescued orphaned mtn lion continues to improve. She is much feistier, and has also started eating for us! Our vets remain cautiously optimistic, but she is still under intensive care treatment. We'll keep you posted on this little one ❤️

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2 years

After years of being deprived of enrichment at the roadside zoo she was rescued from, Mia's first interaction with a ball at our Vet Hospital is caught on camera thanks to Keeper Nikki. We think it's safe to say she likes it.

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1 year

Holly Update! 😺 Our girl is gaining weight, no longer receiving ICU treatments, and getting stronger every day! She's hitting all her benchmarks, which is a great sign for her recovery. Check out this cat nap video by Keeper Nikki.

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4 years

The orphaned mtn lion rescued from the #ZoggFire has a name: Captain Cal....named after @CAL_FIRE 's mascot. Our vet staff is treating Captain Cal's injured feet today. He's been eating & looks much better than he did when he arrived. We'll keep you posted on how he's doing!

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4 years

@ACSOSheriffs The reports about any of our animals being outside of the Zoo are FALSE. The FALSE report was given by a bus driver to the Alameda County Sheriff. Thank you all for your concern and have a safe night!

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1 year

Holly with the fierceness! This mountain lion behavior is exactly the kind we want to see. In addition, she's eating, investigating her new stall, and in true cat fashion, taking naps as she builds her strength. Stay tuned for more updates on her progress. 🎥: Keeper Angela

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7 months

In case you were wondering if a three-day-old giraffe was cute Kendi 🦒 📸 : Keeper Taylor

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1 year

Hazel CUBdate: this orphaned mtn lion is learning to eat on her own, currently small amounts 5x/day. She still has her IV in, but that could come out soon. She’s not “in the clear” yet, but eating on her own is a big step in the right direction. 😻 video: Keeper Amber

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2 years

Me: I don't need a shopping cart. Me (6 min later):

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1 year

Vet Tales Friday - Holly Update! Our amazing vet team has made some great progress with this little cub. Holly is gaining weight, eating and drinking independently, and becoming more active. She's participating in training and interacting with enrichment. All things positive!🤞

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1 year

Great news! Today an Oakland resident living a few miles from the Zoo spotted Deauville, one of our 2 last missing birds, a Pied Crow. Our keepers headed over and were able to lure him inside this kind resident’s home, where he was safely caught & brought back to the Zoo! (1/3)

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1 year

Oh, baby! Our meerkat mob has expanded with the arrival of a litter of pups. They are 3 weeks old and have started to make a few appearances outside of their den. IF you see the mini-meerkats when visiting the Zoo, please speak softly — they’re very new and tender ❤️

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1 year

Lucha's gonna go ahead and snooze a lil' more 📹: Keeper Leslie

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1 year

Another cub rescue! Meet Hazel, our newest patient. This mtn lion cub was spotted yesterday in Soquel (near S. Cruz) by a resident. After it was determined there was no mother nearby, @CaliforniaDFW captured Hazel and brought her to our vet hospital for treatment. (thread)

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10 months

Yes, baby gibbons get the hiccups too 📹: Keeper Melissa

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1 year

Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County has its 1st dedicated wildlife crossing! Busy highways separate cat populations and lead to cats being injured or killed by cars. This underpass will help mtn lions and other animals safely get to where they need to go. 📸 Steve Goodall

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6 months

Hi Willow 👋 Both cubs are doing great. Their care team interacts with them daily for feedings and play time, building physical and mental strength.

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2 years

#VetTales Friday Rose update 🐱: Our vet team examined Rose yesterday and she is looking really good 😊 She now weighs over 12lbs (she was only 8 lbs when she arrived). She's eating 5 times a day, which is great! No other concerns found during her exam. Happy Friday indeed ❤️

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1 year

Merry Christmas! Even though the Zoo is closed to the public today, our Animal Care staff is making sure every animal has a happy holiday 🎁🎄❤️

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5 months

Making so many amazing noises is exhausting! (sound UP) Willow the mtn lion cub 📹: Keeper Nikki

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6 months

Our newest hospital patients -- two rescued, orphaned mountain lion cubs -- now have names: meet Maple and Willow! The girls are doing well on their second day here at the vet hospital...they're eating like champs and getting lots of love from their care team ❤️ We'll keep you

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1 year

Holly CUBdate for a #VetTales Friday: This little cub is a fighter! She's maintaining hydration, blood glucose, and temperature. She's also eating reliably, and getting feistier! Her bloodwork still looks good. (1/2)

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1 year

Oakland Zoo is closed and will be unable to reopen until January 17th, or possibly later, due to a major sinkhole caused by a collapsed culvert located under the vehicle entrance to the Zoo at Golf Links Road... (Part 1)

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1 year

Hay now, that's a cute coupla kittens right there 🐱🐱 Hazel & Holly 📸: Hospital Keeper Nikki

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2 years

Rose CUBdate: this orphaned mountain lion's energy has improved! Yesterday, we removed her IV catheter and her collar. She's gaining weight and feistier than ever. We will be rechecking her blood and weight Thursday. We'll keep you posted on this little fighter ❤️

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2 years

Home sweet home! After being successfully treated for lead poisoning here at Oakland Zoo, Condor 340 got to fly free once again at @PinnaclesNPS . Be free, beautiful bird!

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4 years

Captain Cal update: this bright and feisty orphaned mountain lion rescued from the #ZoggFire still has a long road to recovery. Daily, our Vet Hospital staff changes the bandages on his feet. 1/

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1 year

Did you know American bison, like this guy romping in the dirt, were driven to the brink of extinction back in the 1900s? Protecting species like this led to the 1973 passing of the Endangered Species Act. Happy 50th birthday, ESA! 🎥: Keeper Marisa

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#VetTales Friday CUBdate: Hazel the rescued mountain lion had her hospital "exit exam" yesterday -- our vet team is making sure she is healthy and prepared for her and Holly's move to Southern California. (thread)

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1 year

Happy HOLLY-days for this rescued mountain lion cub, who continues to improve! Holly is already showing us a calm but curious demeanor. She has a growing appetite too :) The Christmas spirit is strong in this one — we hope you are all feeling loved and cared for today as well!

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5 months

It's been a long week 😴 📹: Keeper Amber #VetTales Friday

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1 year

While the Zoo remains closed to the public, our Animal Care staff is on site every day as usual, making sure all animals are comfortable and cared for...including resident mountain lion Silverado. Nice rain-gazing nook, cool cat! 📹: Keeper Brittany

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1 year

We haven’t seen significant improvement in Lisa the elephant’s mobility since her recent stem cell treatment, but more importantly, we haven’t seen continued decline. We're hopeful the treatment slowed progression of her arthritis that we often see in the winter months.🐘❤️

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1 year

With extreme sorrow we share the news that after several years of chronic health issues Lisa, our beloved 46-year-old African elephant, was humanely euthanized yesterday. Her decades-long residency deeply impacted dedicated keepers, vet team, & millions of Zoo guests. (thread)

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1 year

#VetTales Friday CUBdate: how do you celebrate getting your Cone Of Shame off & IV taken out? With a milkshake, of course! Hazel has moved out of ICU and now has a larger room to explore as she continues to gain strength. Her bloodwork looks great & she's eating well. (1/3)

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1 year

Rescued Mtn Lion CUBdate: Holly, meet Hazel…Hazel, meet Holly — these 2 tenacious rescued mtn lion cubs have been fully introduced! And as you can see from this night cam footage, they’re growing quite fond of each other. (1/2)

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1 year

You've heard of elf on the shelf, now get ready for...

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5 months

Soon, rescued mountain lion cubs Maple and willow will be too big for their care team to handle directly. In order to continue our high standard of care, we've begun to desensitize these sweet sisters to all kinds of additional experiences, including shifting to different

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9 months

Did you know Oakland Zoo has helped rescue over 20 mountain lion cubs that otherwise would not have survived? For the next 5 Wednesdays we’re revisiting some of the most memorable mountain lions our rescue team has helped save and find “furrever homes” for.

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1 year

Hazel has remained anemic, so our vet team decided to perform a blood transfusion from our resident mtn lion Silverado. We are pleased to report that the transfusion, performed yesterday, was a success. Thank you Silverado, for once again saving an orphaned cub’s life!

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1 year

Wishing all of you a peaceful and joyous new year. 📸: Steven Gotz

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1 year

VetTales #Friday CUBdate: Hazel is stable, but keeps chewing through her IV. We're troubleshooting ways to make the IV look less tasty to her. This rescued mtn lion cub is also teething and likes to gnaw on everything -- even when she's super sleepy after eating a meal.

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9 months

Oh baby! We have now welcomed TWO new bison this season 🦬 When they are older, these bison offspring join a larger bison herd in Montana as part of the Iinnii Initiative, restoring this majestic mammal to land they once roamed freely and in much larger numbers. 📸: Keeper Myra

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3 years

Our Veterinary Hospital took in a healthy, 2 year old male male mountain lion, around 1:00 am this morning! He was found in SF Bernal heights neighborhood. (He was previously collared by @ucsc Puma Project)...

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1 year

Sunday CUBdate 🐾 Hazel and Holly are settling in to their temporary home at California Trail. We're working with the cubs to acclimate them to different temperatures, spaces, and activity. When they’re ready, we’ll give H&H access to additional outdoor space.

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1 year

Sadly, in addition to her ongoing arthritis and mobility issues, Lisa has developed a condition called ventral edema, which is fluid collecting along the bottom of her belly. In short, Lisa is slowing down. We continue to provide lots of TLC to this elderly elephant 🐘❤️

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4 years

Attention to all our followers: The reports about any of our animals being outside of the Zoo are FALSE. The FALSE report was given by a bus driver to the Alameda County Sheriff. Thank you all for your concern and have a safe night!

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2 years

RAWR! Rose the rescued mtn lion got a room upgrade, is now eating 4 big meals a day. She's experiencing some hair loss (often seen in animals recovering from severe emaciation) but is growing rapidly & looking very big and fuzzy. We'll keep you posted on this spectCATular cub!

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1 year

Please bear with us, not all of us have adjusted to daylight saving time yet. 🎥: Keeper Angela

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1 year

CUBdate part 2 - "But what about Holly?" Holly is doing great! She has put on healthy weight and we are working on helping this mountain lion cub get stronger. Here's Holly having a yummy protein-rich lunch of meatballs, courtesy of Keeper Nikki.

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1 year

CUBdate: Holly and Hazel are settling in at their temporary home at California Trail! They have lots of new platforms and ramps to explore, and some toasty warm heated areas, where they’ve been spotted snoozing in a little heap together. (1/3)

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1 year

Holly & Hazel have moved to their temporary home next to our resident mtn lions! Before they head to their "furrever home" in SoCal, these 2 cubs will experience sounds & smells of animals & human visitors, and soon, interact w/our resident mtn lions along a shared fenceline.

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1 year

As many of you know, Lisa, one of our African elephants, passed away last month from age-related health issues. And some of you have asked us what will happen with Donna, Lisa’s life-long best friend and companion, since she is now our only female elephant. For now, we have been

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1 year

CUBdate: Holly (in video) & Hazel are growing up quickly, weighing in at just over 11kg (24lbs) and always hungry, due to all that growth! Keepers work with these 2 feisty girls, providing them new experiences to develop their physical and mental strength. 🎥: Keeper Nikki

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1 year

Paws for this big news CUBdate: Holly and Hazel are headed south to their "furrever home" at Big Bear Alpine Zoo this Wednesday. We will be sad to see this lovable pair go, but we are happy to have been able to save both of their lives, and that @CaliforniaDFW chose a home they

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6 months

Today, two young mountain lion cubs were brought to Oakland Zoo’s veterinary hospital. Sadly, the suspected mother of the two sisters was killed by a car. The orphaned cubs were found wandering near Burlingame, where they were picked up by @CaliforniaDFW . Our veterinary team

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10 months

They may be the world's smallest deer but they are the biggest in our ❤️❤️ Pudu Mama and son 📸: Steven Gotz

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6 months

Breakfast time for Maple and Willow 🥣 These rescued mountain lion cub sisters are getting braver with each feed. Each girl is actively eating for us! 📹: Keeper Nikki

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1 year

Happy 11th birthday, Rose! 🎂 Nobody strikes a platform pose as prettily as you 🦦 ❤️ 📸: Steven Gotz

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1 year

We wool-d like to introduce you to our newest Children’s Zoo family members — two lambs, a male and a female, both about 2 weeks old! These cuties are both from Sebastopol, where all 6 of our sheep have come from. They arrived yesterday and were examined by our vet staff — both

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Grrrrreetings! (sound UP) #VetTales Friday CUBdate: Maple and Willow are getting bigger and stronger every day. Their care team keeps them engaged physically and mentally by adding new climbing challenges and other fun additions to their space. Even though the cubs have formed

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2 months

Lily learning about her own kind 🐯 📹: Keeper Nikki

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2 years

Nixon the orphaned bear cub is getting comfortable at our vet hospital. We're still learning about his medical issues, including a dislocated wrist, a fractured hand, pneumonia, & a fungal skin infection. We’re taking it day by day & giving this little one all the care we can.

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1 year

Breaking news: cub rescue! Last night @CaliforniaDFW brought an emaciated mtn lion cub to our vet hospital. A Santa Cruz resident noticed the cub on her property and alerted CDFW. After waiting to see if the cub’s mother returned (she didn’t), they brought the cub to us.

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4 months

Willow and Maple are getting comfortable in their new surroundings up at California Trail. They’re not in public view, but they are in a nice penthouse suite with both indoor and outdoor areas, and they share a fenceline with our resident mountain lions Coloma and Silverado.

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6 months

Maple 🍁

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2 months

You, the voters, have spoken and a name has been chosen….please say hello to Lily! As you can plainly see in this video, this rescued tiger cub has improved greatly, under the care of her team who work with Lily daily to improve her physical and mental wellbeing. Lily won’t be

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1 year

Sunday CUBdate: Holly and Hazel are quickly becoming lanky teenagers. They’ve had another growth spurt and are now “all legs.” They each weigh over 30 pounds now, and love spending their days outside, watching the adult mountain lions next door, the keepers, and Zoo visitors.

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9 months

#MeerkatMonday : Tunnel of Trouble 📹: Keeper Virginia

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1 year

More mini meerkat merriment! Here's the adventurous 3-week-old pups exploring and chatting up a storm too (sound UP!) 🎥: Keeper Xana

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5 months

Meowry Christmas everyone 🎁

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25 days

Stop.....hammock time 😴 Willow (seen here lounging) and her sister Maple are enjoying lots of outdoor time and interacting through the fenceline with resident mountain lions Silverado and Coloma. Watch these sweet sisters on the CubCam before they head to their furrever home

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11 months

Oh baby: we welcomed our first bison calf of the year on June 2nd. This fuzzy female is staying close to mom, who is one of the leaders of the herd and has lots of experience raising calves. See if you can spy this little one on your next visit -- she's often following the herd

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5 months

Sisters at play 🐾🐾

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9 months

More Joon SWOON 📸: Steve Goodall

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1 year

Before the rain started back up again this afternoon, Osh had clear view all the way to San Francisco. Stay safe in the storms out there, everyone 🌧️ 📸: Keeper Marisa

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11 months

Think your campsite is safe from curious bears? See what happens when it isn’t! We created another mock campsite this year to show guests the importance of camping safely in bear country. ⛺ 🐻 Learn more about how to "BEAR-ware" here:

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8 months

Mia the 🐯 has a new favorite hobby: wrestling 50 lb "boomer balls" 😊 📹: Keeper Stacie

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2 months

Help us give this rescued tiger a name! We’re excited to share our “short list” of names for this sweet 8-month-old rescued female tiger. Vote for your favorite in the comments: A: Marah B: Adora C: Lily Vote by midnight tonight! We’ll tally up votes across all of our social

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1 year

Lucha 🐾 ❤️ 📸: Jacob Mathis

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1 year

When you accidentally flip the camera Rose otter 📸: Keeper Ashley

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1 year

That feeling after you've gotten the Xmas tree home🎄

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1 year

During Tuesday’s storm, several trees fell on Zoo grounds -- one fell onto our newest aviary, tearing the mesh. Fortunately, no animals were injured. While most were quickly transported to our vet hospital, 6 birds flew through the torn opening and out into the Zoo. (thread)

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8 months

As you know, since Donna’s lifelong companion Lisa’s passing earlier this year, our mission has been to find new friends for Donna, who, like all female elephants, is very social by nature. We were fortunate to find an ideal place with three female African elephants Donna’s age

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9 months

If Silverado took a selfie (actual 📸 by Keeper Lisa)

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11 months

Monday Morning Mabusu 📷: Stephen Woo

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10 months

Baby pudu has a name — meet Nico! This little guy is brave and curious. Come meet him before his baby spots fade away :) 📷: Steven Gotz

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1 year

Happy Easter from our newest family members 🐑❤️ 📸: Keeper Stephanie

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1 year

Happy anniversary, Endangered Species Act! In the 49 years since its passage into law, the act has helped to save many species including the bald eagle from going extinct. In the 1950s, there were less than 1,000 remaining. Today, there are over 300,000! 📸: Darrell Lavin

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1 year

A jumbo Christmas Eve treat: Keepers created an oversize "gingerbread house" for the elephants at the base of their shade structure. Donna and Lisa enjoyed exploring and discovering the treats, including candy canes made out of coconut milk and cranberries, and jello gumdrops🎁

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1 year

Lisa elephant update: we have scheduled a 2nd stem cell treatment for the end of this month. The effects of aging, however, continue to challenge our sweet senior. We take daily measures to ease her discomfort and improve her daily life...including yummy breakfasts!

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10 months

Joon loves Mama ❤️ 📸: Steven Gotz

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2 years

Happy 10th boopday Maggie! 🎂

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1 month

A #VetTales Friday shoutout to the entire OZ vet team (and hospital keepers too!) that have helped rehabilitate this rescued tiger over the past six weeks. Lily is just about ready to travel to her “furrever” home, and we will share details about that as soon as we can 🐅 📹:

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1 year

Oliver is home! After spending the last 3 days in trees on Zoo grounds, late this afternoon, this hooded vulture was persuaded to explore the flamingo habitat (rescue team placed some tasty treats inside). We're very happy to have this endangered bird back safe & sound!

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1 year

Made it to the weekend....just bearly 📸: Keeper Erin

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5 years

Zebruh. #TypoASpecies

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