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Update on the littles! The tiny Solomon Island leaf froglets hatched at the Zoo last month are doing well and hunting fruit flies. These frogs are one of the few frogs with no tadpole stage. The frogletβs current size is still smaller than a skittle! πΈ
πΉ: Keeper Lisa
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Happy howlidays from the best boys, Herald and Rocket! πΎ π
πΈ: Assistant curator Maureen
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Bring your holiday herd for Groovy Goats Zoolights Edition! ππ Meet our magnificent goats in their festive holiday coats that they wear just for you. Youβll have the π£π’π’π’st time during this one-of-a-kind private animal encounter! Get up-close and personal with our friendly goats to brush, feed and love on them. β€οΈ This private tour is for groups of up to 5 or 8 people and includes admission to Zoolights! β¨ Only 13 private tours remain, so book yours soon! ποΈ pdza.org/zoolights
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Applications are now open for high school students to become summer Zoo Guide volunteers! π Meet three current Zoo Guides on our blog at pdza.org/blog
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Lakina the walrus enjoying her capelin and herring big gulp style with a supersized straw!Β ππ₯€
Walruses have an incredibly powerful suction ability! This enables them to create a vacuum-like seal when feeding on the ocean floor in the wild. πͺΈ By using their muscular tongues, they can easily suck up mollusks, clams, and other small invertebrates from the sandy seabed. π Happy #WalrusAwarenessWeek
πΉ: Keeper Kristyn
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Growing Willow loves her snacks! The 12-week-old muskox calf now weighs 124 pounds. π
πΉ: Keeper Russell
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Sound up for walrus holiday carols! π΅ Walruses are among the most vocal of all pinnipeds (seal family). They produce growls, roars, whistles, grunts, barks, and more for communication. A male walrus roar can reach levels of up to 120 decibels, making them one of the loudest sounds produced by marine mammals. So, when a male walrus is feeling vocal, they can make quite a splash with their impressive serenades. π Happy Walrus Awareness Week! π
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Sea Otter Sunday with Moea snacking on ice chips! π¦¦
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