Jan 11, 2024, 12:00 AM
Victoria Crowned Pigeon Chick
Our Victoria crowned pigeon pair welcomed their second hatchling on December 13. Victoria crowned pigeons are the largest species of pigeon in the world!
New Guineafowl Flock at the Zoo!
We acquired 24 guineafowl chicks that our animal care specialists raised in the Domestic Animals Barn. The flock was moved to the Bactrian camel exhibit early this summer. Our guineafowl flock has access to zoo grounds and may be seen on the zoo’s trails and walkways.
Inca Tern Chick Ceviche
A female Inca tern chick, named Ceviche, hatched in the Diversity of Birds exhibit on March 14. Ceviche hatched as a part of our participation in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Inca tern Species Survival Plan. Juvenile Inca terns are all gray with a very small gray “mustache”. This coloring will make her easier to identify from the monomorphic adults – meaning the males and females look the same.