Asia Trail keepers Jenny Spotten and Charlie Shaw discuss the Zoo’s clouded leopard cubs‘ latest training triumphs.
To get our attention, she will vocalize with a friendly “chuff” and brush up against
August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating with stories and fun facts about this endearing—and critically endangered—species.
give them baths with soapy water and exfoliate their skin with a large bristle brush
There’s a new, adorable face at Kids’ Farm—an 11-month-old Hereford calf named Willow! Get to know her in this Q&A with animal keeper Nikki Maticic.
Holstein calf Maggie runs in front of an enrichment barrel, modified with upcycled brushes
Elephants playfully roll in sand dunes. Sloth bears lounge in hammocks, woven by keepers. Giant pandas gobble up birthday cakes garnished with their favorite foods.
Kids’ Farm keepers mounted car wash brushes to barrels, giving her the opportunity
Goats are cute … and curious, too! Get the scoop on training these energetic animals from keeper Nikki Maticic, who has been working with the Kids’ Farm goats for more than four years.
currently training the goats to hold paintbrushes in their mouths and touch the brushes
