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Join us in wishing Kali, the endangered Sumatran tiger, a very happy 11th birthday! ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ‰
Nope, aliens have not invaded your screen. ๐Ÿ‘ฝ You are watching one of our new Giant Shield mantises enjoy a fly treat. ๐Ÿชฐ Meet this incredible insect in person during our Bugs Alive program, starting May 4! ๐Ÿชฒ

๐Ÿ“น: Assistant curator Maureen
Libby snuggling and carrying Clara around! ๐Ÿฆฆ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฆฆ

๐Ÿ“น: Keeper Kristyn

#seaotter #seaotters #otter #otters #bestfriends #cuteanimals
Aries celebrates his 8th birthday today! ๐ŸŽ‰ Behind the scenes, the playful gibbon enjoys delicious sunflower seeds, raisins, and other tasty treats hidden inside wrapped presents for enrichment! ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿ“น: Keeper Katie
Sunday snooze! ๐Ÿ’ค 

๐Ÿ“ธ: Keeper Katie

#tapir #sundaysnooze #naptime #pointdefiancezoo #zoo #cuteanimals
Baby Willow, our hydration cutie, loves drinking water straight from the hose! ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿ“น: Assistant curator Shannon