This year’s Beastly Ball gala – the Zoo’s biggest fundraiser of the year – is a virtual party, and everyone’s invited! Join us for a very special live event in support the Zoo’s innovative animal care and global wildlife conservation efforts on June 5, 2021. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, this star-studded evening of fun and philanthropy includes fascinating animal spotlights, an exciting online auction, inspiring conservation stories, and visits from very special guests.
Birds Of Newfoundland-American Coot-Fulica americana
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An American Coot is a rare sighting in Newfoundland, but they may occasionally be seen in lakes and ponds in the province. At close range you may see a small patch of red on an American Coot’s forehead. American Coots eat aquatic plants, beetles, crustaceans, dragonflies, fish, salamanders and tadpoles. Even though the American Coot swims like a duck, it does not have webbed feet like waterfowl or gulls. all of an American Coot’s toes have broad lobes of skin that help it kick through the water. The lobes … Continue
Lights Out for Birds – Animated Short
Follow a small songbird as it’s lured into the dangers of the city by intense lights. The threats it faces are common for migrating birds trying to navigate urban settings. Up to one billion birds are killed in building collisions every year in the U.S. and Canada alone. You can help.