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The Australian emu is a large flightless bird. Its small wings are rudimentary and used only for display. Its feathers ...
09/30/2026

The Australian emu is a large flightless bird. Its small wings are rudimentary and used only for display. Its feathers grow from follicles, just like hair.

Cappy Tuesday!
09/29/2026

Cappy Tuesday!

A huge shout out Thank You to Bridges Waterside Grille for their generous end-of-season donation of fresh perishables to...
09/28/2026

A huge shout out Thank You to Bridges Waterside Grille for their generous end-of-season donation of fresh perishables to our Washington Park Zoo residents! Your kindness helps us care for our animal friends—what a wonderful, community-friendly way to end their season! 🦁🥦❤️

Black and White Ruffed Lemur An iconic species with its stunning white ruff framing its black, fox-like face, our next S...
09/28/2026

Black and White Ruffed Lemur
An iconic species with its stunning white ruff framing its black, fox-like face, our next Species Spotlight is the Black and White Ruffed Lemur!
Let's learn more about this lemur 👇
🌿 Endemic to the eastern tropical forests of Madagascar, like all lemurs, ruffed lemurs are one of the species more commonly seen in zoos. They are 1 of 2 species in the genus Varecia, the other being the Red Ruffed Lemur.
🌿 These lemurs are primarily frugivores, eating fruits and flowers. Their large ruff of fur acts as a giant pollen catcher, which they transfer between flowers as they feed on nectar. This makes them the largest pollinators!
🌿 Breeding is seasonal in these lemurs (offspring born between September and October), and multiple offspring are produced at one time (2 to 4, the most common). The infants are hidden in nests while the mother forages and cannot cling to their parent when born. Mum must carry them in her mouth.
🌿 Group numbers fluctuate, from smaller families of 2 to 6 individuals to larger groups. They are very vocal, and their raucous calls can be heard miles away! Females are dominant over males.
🌿 Unfortunately, they are listed as Critically Endangered, mainly because of habitat loss and hunting. Because of their large size and need for intact forests, they are especially susceptible to human encroachment and habitat fragmentation.

Thank you to Ace and to all those who donated. ❤️
09/27/2026

Thank you to Ace and to all those who donated. ❤️

Some family outings become the story your kids tell for years, and a good zoo day has a way of doing exactly that. Ther...
09/26/2026

Some family outings become the story your kids tell for years, and a good zoo day has a way of doing exactly that. There's something about watching a kid spot their favorite animal for the first time that never really gets old, no matter how many times you've seen it happen. 🐵🐸🐦‍⬛

🍂Fall is in the air! That means some of our tropical birds, tortoises, lemurs, and alligators will soon be moving into ...
09/25/2026

🍂Fall is in the air! That means some of our tropical birds, tortoises, lemurs, and alligators will soon be moving into their off-exhibit winter homes at the zoo.
Be sure to stop by and see them before the weather changes! 🍂

It's starting to look a lot like Halloween around here... with some special thanks to the Horizon Bank volunteers who ga...
09/23/2026

It's starting to look a lot like Halloween around here... with some special thanks to the Horizon Bank volunteers who gave their time and talents yesterday to help us spruce up the zoo. We're beyond grateful that Horizon Bank picked the Washington Park Zoo again as one of their locations to support for Horizon Cares Day.
We couldn't do it without our volunteers!❤️

Have you ever noticed branches or scattered hay placed inside the animals' exhibits? 🌳This special type of enrichment is...
09/23/2026

Have you ever noticed branches or scattered hay placed inside the animals' exhibits? 🌳
This special type of enrichment is called "browse." We strive to keep the animals' diets as close as possible to their natural diet, while also keeping them busy.
Browse is a term used to describe fresh tree and shrub material eaten by a variety of leaf-eating herbivores (or browsers), such as deer, elephants, primates, and goats. Leaves, twigs, shoots and bark are all examples of browse that animals like to munch on too.
We grow a lot of bamboo, mulberry, and other safe, untreated greenery around the Zoo for animal food, as well as catnip, mint, and lemon balm herbs for natural enrichment. 🌿🍃

🍂 Hello, fall we’ve been waiting for you.Crisp air, golden leaves, cozy layers… and some of the best animal watching of ...
09/22/2026

🍂 Hello, fall we’ve been waiting for you.
Crisp air, golden leaves, cozy layers… and some of the best animal watching of the year! 🐾🍁 Whether you’re strolling through the trails or catching a cat nap in the sun, the Zoo in autumn is a whole vibe.
Celebrate the first day of fall with us and soak up the season in the wildest way possible

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