DYK, when they’re young, the throats of both male and female wreathed hornbills are bright blue? As they mature, the male's throat becomes a vibrant yellow color, while the female's throat remains bright blue.
¡Vamos! Add some adventure to your Saturdays! Explore language and nature during this bilingual family program—perfect for families that speak Spanish at home as well as those who’d like to learn.¡Nos vemos allí! Link in profile.
Describing the western red panda in 1825, zoologist Frédéric Cuvier said it was the most beautiful animal he had ever seen. In 1897, F.W. Styan discovered another subspecies of red panda which you can enjoy during your visits to Prospect Park Zoo. The Styan’s red panda is slightly bigger and more brightly colored than the western red panda and equally beautiful!
Baboon tails are not prehensile, meaning they can’t be used to grasp or grip objects. They do, however, come in handy for other purposes. Bandari’s mom seems to have discovered a new one! 😉 (Photo bombing courtesy of Mousa.) 📸@karli_and_me
Take it from our sea lions Libby and Beebe, today is the perfect day to just hang out. 📸mgonyea
Take a moment to enjoy the golden lion tamarins and Geoffroy’s marmosets. Both of these small, monkey species are native to Brazil. Come and learn more about their lives and behaviors in our Animal Lifestyles Building.
📸 Calling all photographers! The latest WCS Wild View photo contest is open for submissions! The assignment is “In Disguise”. Enter for a chance to win a Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack. Contest ends June 1, link in profile.
Here’s a new photo of our baby baboon, Bandari. You’re welcome! 📸@karli_and_me
The Critically Endangered Rote Island snake-necked turtle may be swimming against the tide when it comes to fighting for survival, but WCS has been working with local communities on the Indonesian island of Rote to identify lakes where the turtles can eventually be released and protected. The Bronx and Prospect Park Zoos partnered with the Singapore Zoo to breed the turtles for eventual release on the island. These unique turtles may have been brought to the brink of extinction, but zoos like ours are in a unique position to help reverse these trends through partnerships, breeding, and conservation programs.
When it’s time to feed our small primates, like Martin, the white-faced saki monkey, Keeper Carol has a lot to do! She prepares each animal’s food individually and includes servings of a special primate formulated diet (containing lots of vitamins and nutrients), as well as delicious fresh fruits and veggies including carrots, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, grapes and bananas. Like any good menu planner, she also leaves room for treats like yogurt, a favorite of Chicklet, a Bolivian gray titi monkey. 📸@gwenycruz
Here’s a post to pin to the top of your feed! North American porcupine, Spike, is looking for the treats that his keepers have hidden under the leaves. Porcupines may be prickly, but they’re not picky when it comes to plants. In the wild, they will eat all types of plant matter, including fruits, roots, tubers, and even tree bark.
Hanging out at home this spring break? Branch out with spring break camps! Discover fun, hands-on experiences for children and families during school breaks at all five of our parks! Link in bio.