On August 1, 1996, the Colors of the Amazon walk-through aviary opened its double-doors and has been a favorite attraction at the Zoo ever since. Zoo visitors can mingle with a variety of exotic birds, who, free from cages and other typical enclosures, roam about as if they were still in their native South America.
Giraffes are in danger of extinction, but Wild Nature Institute is working hard to save them with the Sacramento Zoo.
Toronto Wildlife Centre gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Pendle Fund at the Community Foundation of Mississauga
Even crocs need their check-ups! Lyle the crocodile underwent a routine physical exam this week. Exams like these require a huge amount of planning and teamwork to ensure the health and safety of our staff and the animal, and we’re happy to share that everything went smoothly for Lyle, who at 46-years-old is the oldest resident in the Tropical Forest exhibit! Measuring approximately 5 feet long and weighing 57 pounds, our patient appears to be in good health and was back on exhibit immediately following his exam.
After four months of working with her care team, Lucille the bearcat is ready to attend her first University of Cincinnati basketball game. Many UC students don’t know what a bearcat is, even though that is the university’s mascot, and most have never seen one! Taking Lucille to campus gives them an opportunity to learn about them and get close enough to care!!
