In the last blog post, we discussed how egg and tadpole development can be broken down into various stages, called Gosner stages. The stages start with the fertilization of the egg (Gosner stage 1) and extend to Gosner stage 46, which is when the baby toad (also called an emergent) absorbs all of its tadpole [...]
As you may have read in our previous blog about the subject, turtles have some serious problems on their hands these days. But we can’t really talk about what’s happening with turtles in the wild without showing you what turtles we’re talking about. And what better pictures to show than gratuitous photos of cute baby [...]
Our dedicated staff of keepers at the Houston Zoo work tirelessly to provide novel and interesting enrichment items for our numerous animal residents. Many people are aware that enrichment helps stimulate natural behaviors, promote physical and mental well-being as well as giving our guests the opportunity to see how amazing the animals truly are. Enrichment [...]
There are some pretty amazing turtles at the Zoo, but what you see is only half the story! Come with us behind the scenes as we take a peek into the turtle building and meet Chris B., one of the Zoo’s Reptile Keepers and a passionate advocate for turtle conservation. With 5 ½ years of [...]
Hi, my name is Penny. Some of you may already know me from the Naturally Wild Swap Shop in the Children’s Zoo. I am sure you remember me as the most beautiful cat in the zoo. First, let me tell you about my shop. It IS mine of course, but, I let Ms. Suzanne and [...]
Release by Lincoln Park Zoo and Project ChimpCARE Six chimpanzees currently living at a residence in Mechanicsville, Va., will find a new home at Houston Zoo later this year, thanks to long-running efforts by Lincoln Park Zoo’s Project ChimpCARE, Houston Zoo, and Curtis and Bea Shepperson, the chimps’ current owners. The news comes ahead of a [...]
Written by: Memory Mays and Tim Junker I should start by saying there are many more than 5 reasons to go to this year’s Bowling For Rhinos held by the Greater Houston Chapter AAZK. Not only will there be bowling, but there will also be a silent auction, raffle, free giveaways, and food. All of [...]
Those snazzy LEGO® animals aren’t the only thing that you’ll marvel at when you visit Animals Assembled: A Safari Built with LEGO Bricks, Presented by Fiesta. When you visit, be sure to take a look at the plants that surround them, because they sure do tell a story. The story of these incredible plants came [...]
