Pocket gophers are large subterranean rodents, which are difficult to observe in the wild. Giant Pocket Gopher (Orthogeomys grandis) – weighing almost two pounds – is restricted to Mexico and northern Central America. Watch this Giant Pocket Gopher warily emerging from one of its tunnels to grab a stem of Dahlia imperialis, seen in the highlands of Guatemala.
Newborn flamingo chick
HELLO LITTLE FLOOF! We are happy to share a Chilean flamingo chick has hatched. This now five-day old chick is a historical birth for our Zoo; the first flamingo born at RWPZoo in 22 years. Mom is doing a great job tending to her little one. Our fabulous keepers and vet care team will continue to monitor mom and baby.
Whale Wide Webinar
Join us as we discuss three endangered whales: Cook Inlet belugas, southern resident orcas, and North Atlantic right whales. We will cover what Defenders is doing to protect these amazing whales, what you can do to help them, and how protecting these iconic species helps protect the entire planet.