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Camille Murphy
Posts by Camille Murphy for New Arrivals
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!
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.
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.
Meet Amur Tiger Cubs Zuzaan and Coba!
Tiger cubs Zuzaan and Coba (pronounced ‘Sova’) are now viewable to the public. Visitors will be able to see the cubs and their mother Zeya in their exhibit on the Wildlife Trail, weather permitting.
Introducing Red Wolf Evie!
A female red wolf, Evie, arrived from the Point Defiance Zoo on December 5. With only 200 red wolves in human care and an estimated 10-20 remaining in the wild, the species is the most endangered canine on earth.
County Executive McMahon Announces Red Panda Cub Born at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
An adorable female cub was born to seven-year-old red panda mother Simone and ten-year-old father Ketu on July 31, 2022 as part of a program to save the endangered species.
Read the full news release about the new cub HERE!
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Northern Tree Shrew Turmeric Makes his Debut!
The newest resident in our USS Antiquities Cave/Aquarium isn't a fish, amphibian, or reptile... It's a little tree shrew named Turmeric! Northern tree shrews are native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia and resemble long-nosed squirrels, although they are not rodents.
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Welcome Violet, the baby Chinese Muntjac!
Introducing Violet, the Chinese muntjac! Chinese muntjac are one of the smallest species of deer, standing only about a foot tall at full height. This little girl was born on June 19 to our adult pair Alfred and Rosalyn, and her two big brothers are Campbell and Mustard! She just started going on exhibit with her family in the red panda exhibit on the Wildlife Trail, come say hello!
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Introducing Ducky and Littlefoot, the Slender-Tailed Meerkats!
Introducing Ducky and Littlefoot, the slender-tailed meerkats! Even in very small groups, one meerkat will usually be on sentry duty keeping watch for predators. Come visit the two newest members of our zoo family in the Social Animals Building!
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25 Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtles Hatch at the Zoo!
We have some teeny tiny new arrivals – 25 yellow-spotted Amazon River turtles hatched at the zoo on June 11! While smaller than our Giant Amazon River turtles, these guys can grow up to 2 feet long. Did you know that scientists believe the gender of a hatchling turtle is dependent upon the temperature in which the egg is incubated? The warmer the nest, the more female hatchlings!
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