Tuesday , March 28 , 2017
Lesser flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Habitat: Lakes and coastal lagoons
Range: Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Pakistan
The Fort Worth Zoo proudly announces the successful hatchings of 13 lesser flamingo chicks, hatched from January to March of this year. Lesser flamingos are extremely difficult to breed in captivity and reproduce less than any other flamingo species found in U.S. zoos. The Fort Worth Zoo boasts the most successful lesser flamingo breeding program in the world,...
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Wednesday , March 15 , 2017
The Fort Worth Zoo has been nominated for USA Today’s list of 10 Best zoos in the country and we need your help! We’re proud to lead conservation efforts locally, regionally and in more than 30 countries around the world. Gus, the first western lowland gorilla born at the Zoo, is one of many success stories that makes the Fort Worth Zoo a leader in animal conservation and education. Show your support by voting and sharing this post with friends and family. Let’s show the rest...
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Wednesday , March 15 , 2017
Friday , March 10 , 2017
Black-necked swan cygnets
Cygnus melanocorypha
Habitat: Swamps, freshwater marshes, lagoons of brackish waters, shallow lakes and sheltered coastal sites
Range: Southern South America from Tierra del Fuego and Falkan Islands north to central Chile and Paraguay
Two fuzzy black-necked swan cygnets are the latest Zoo babies to join the flock – just in time for spring break! Though the cygnets currently sport light gray feathers, they will eventually develop the distinct black...
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Thursday , March 9 , 2017
Mandrill
Mandrillus sphinx
Habitat: Tropical rainforests, mountainous forests and thick bush
Range: Western equatorial Africa
Next time you visit the World of Primates, be sure to visit the exhibit’s new colorful monkey, J.J. the mandrill. The largest of all the monkey species, the mandrill’s body is built for the ground and the trees above. Its rotating joints allow it to climb trees in search of a resting spot and walk on the ground when scavenging for food. The...
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at Thursday , March 9 , 2017
Thursday , March 9 , 2017
Bonobo
Pan paniscus
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Range: Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Africa
This September, Zoo staff were thrilled to welcome the arrival of the newest bonobo baby, Asali. Born to parents Mchumba and Andy, Asali is the fourth bonobo born at the Fort Worth Zoo, as well as the fourth bonobo born in the state of Texas. The name Asali was chosen by staff as a tribute to the bonobo’s mother. In Swahili, Asali means “honey,” which...
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