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Daily Keeper Talk

Be sure to catch our daily Keeper Talk program on the Discovery Stage, located in the Vet Hospital outside the main zoo entrance. This area, sponsored by Midmark, is home to live animal interactions hosted each afternoon with a zookeeper who will introduce guests to a member of our zoo crew and answer questions. Check out our daily program schedule here.

Check out our animal residents!

A volunteer with Millie the African Giant Millipede
Sheldon the Armadillo
Naked Mole-rat Colony
Dart Frogs
Guests Meeting Tonka Tortoise
Kirby the Kinkajoo
Keeper Rob with Bowie the Screech Owl
Lulu the Von Der Decken's Hornbill
A Guest Meeting Siegfried Rabbit
Fig the Jamaican Fruit Bat
Mimic the Pueblan Milk Snake
Leia the Burrowing Owl
Lucy the Turkey Vulture
Keeper Analisa with Sheldon the Three-banded Armadillo
Naked Mole Rat
Patience the Two-toed Sloth
Nessie the Merten's Water Monitor
Crystal and Jasper Agoutis

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What does it mean to be AZA Accredited?

Accreditation is a process by which a program, organization, or institution is evaluated by recognized experts in the profession, and is measured against the established standards and best practices of that profession. AZA stands for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The AZA strives to promote the highest possible standards in all areas of the zoological profession. To become an accredited member of AZA requires a very detailed application and inspection process that looks at all aspects of your institution including animal care, education, staff professionalism, veterinary care and much more. There are currently about 200 AZA accredited institutions.

To learn more, visit www.aza.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife is not a service we are able to provide. We do not have the necessary staff, resources or space needed to provide rehabilitation. Feel free to call us though and we can direct you to the nearest wildlife rehabilitator

We receive many calls throughout the year from folks who are looking for a new home for a pet that they can no longer care for. Unfortunately we usually cannot accept these animals for a variety of reasons. We may be able to help you find an agency that can help with unwanted pets though.

Teens over 14 years of age and adults who are willing to make a minimum commitment of six months after completing our specialized training program are welcome to apply for volunteer positions. In addition, an animal Wish List can be found below. Donations are always welcome.

School is where it all starts. Almost all zoos require college degrees for entry level animal care positions and we are no exception. Our advice is to volunteer as a teenager at a zoo or museum and to pursue a college degree in biology, zoology or a similar degree.

It varies year to year, but we generally have just over one hundred animals. This includes not only the mammals, birds and reptiles, but also all the fish and invertebrates.