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Fascinating Giraffe Facts Giraffes can live 10-15 years in the wild and over 25 years in human care. These gentle giants are the world’s tallest living land animals. An adult male can be 18 feet tall – that’s taller than three adult humans! Each giraffes’ markings are as unique as our fingerprints. Challenges in the […]
Saharan Hoofstock Fun Facts Somali wild ass can survive up to three days without drinking water. The term “Saharan hoofstock” is used to describe animals that live in hot and arid environments in Africa. This includes the Somali wild ass, addax, and scimitar-horned oryx. The scimitar-horned oryx was once considered extinct in the wild in […]
Big Tex(as) Native Wildlife Facts As the second largest state in the United States, we are home to a wide range of ecosystems; everything from dry deserts to swampy wetlands. Bracken Cave, near San Antonio, is home to over 30 million Mexican free-tailed bats, making Texas home to the world’s largest concentration of mammals! Texas […]
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“Playful Zoology lessons and teachers gave us the jump we needed to turn our yard and neighborhood into a learning area. My child excitedly anticipated outdoor excursions to look and listen for animals all around us.” Playful Zoology parent “Playful Zoology is a great source to get outside and learn from the comfort of your […]
Inspired by their nephew sharing stories about the wonderful experiences he had as an intern at the Dallas Zoo, Tim and Thom DeWitt felt compelled to start an endowment to ensure the Zoo’s college internship program would continue to inspire the next generation of conservationists and wildlife heroes for years to come. Even better – […]
African Vulture Fresh Facts Vultures eat carrion (dead animals), but they prefer fresh to rotten food! They are excellent at riding air currents, which puts them at vantage points to scan the land below for fresh carrion. The acid in vultures’ stomachs is almost comparable to acid in car batteries. It pretty much annihilates any […]
Protecting the Twelve is dedicated to twelve conservation priorities in significant areas of Asia, Africa, and in the United States.
Plentiful African Penguin Facts While they may be slow on land, African penguins can swim 12 mph and dive up to 400 feet when hunting for fish. You might be surprised to learn that African penguins don’t live in cold climates. While all penguins live in the southern hemisphere, most penguins live in warm or […]
We created #BringTheZooToYou to engage, educate, and inspire while we were temporarily closed earlier this year. We’re continuing to innovate and find ways to bring content directly to you, even now! New Virtual Programs Stay home as we bring the Zoo to you! View the Playlist Downloads Social Media Bundle · Save these graphics on […]
