Bowling for Rhinos
The three Magellanic penguin chicks in Penguin Point are growing quickly and reaching exciting new milestones. The chicks continue to receive routine health checkups, and all three are thriving, each weighing about five pounds. Keepers have named them Chimi (male), Churri (female), and Malbec (female), inspired by traditional foods and beverages from their native range in Argentina and Chile. They have also reached an exciting developmental milestone, transitioning from being fed regurgitated fish by their parents to independently eating whole…
Owen will remain behind the scenes for the next few weeks as he continues to bond with mom. He will join the other sea lions and seals in the public viewing pool later this summer. The zoo’s new sea lion pup now has a name: Owen. Keepers chose the name to celebrate the natural range of California sea lions, which extends all the way to Washington’s coast, and to honor the zoo’s own backyard: Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park.…
The nine critically endangered American Red Wolf pups met the veterinary team for their first official pup exam at our offsite facility. Head Veterinarian Dr. Karen evaluated the eight-week-old pups’ overall health, checked their hearts and lungs, weighed them, and administered deworming medications, microchips, and vaccinations. The growing pups weigh 5- 9 pounds and are very active. The litter includes six males and three females, and is the latest success in recovering this endangered species. The American Red Wolf family…