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The growing goat kids continue to do amazing! 🐐

📸: Keeper Amelia

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The growing goat kids continue to do amazing! 🐐

📸: Keeper Amelia

Roano, our beautiful common northern boa is enjoyng the warmer weather. Keepers have been taking the 5-foot boa out on Zoo grounds to soak up the sunshine. 🐍

📸: Assistant curator Donovan

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Roano, our beautiful common northern boa is enjoyng the warmer weather. Keepers have been taking the 5-foot boa out on Zoo grounds to soak up the sunshine. 🐍

📸: Assistant curator Donovan

Hi, Matia! 👋 Matia was born in 2004 to a mother who was rescued while pregnant and unable to care for her. Matia’s very smart and our oldest sea lion at age 20. 🦭 #WorldSeaLionDay

📸: Keeper Kelsie

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Hi, Matia! 👋 Matia was born in 2004 to a mother who was rescued while pregnant and unable to care for her. Matia’s very smart and our oldest sea lion at age 20. 🦭 #WorldSeaLionDay

📸: Keeper Kelsie

Happy #WorldSeaLionDay from rescued sea lions, Boomer and Eloise! 🦭 Eloise and Boomer have continued to thrive since arriving in 2019. Both sea lions were found orphaned in the wild as pups. As orphans, they both had a rough start in life and would not have survived without expert human care. We are so happy to provide the playful pair a loving home. ❤️

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Happy #WorldSeaLionDay from rescued sea lions, Boomer and Eloise! 🦭 Eloise and Boomer have continued to thrive since arriving in 2019. Both sea lions were found orphaned in the wild as pups. As orphans, they both had a rough start in life and would not have survived without expert human care. We are so happy to provide the playful pair a loving home. ❤️

Birthday blep from endangered clouded leopard Jao Ying. Our beloved clouded leopard turns 17 today! Despite having her left eye removed due to a tumor, she has adapted wonderfully and continues to move around, climb, and explore her habitats. Happy birthday, Jao Ying! 🐾

📷: Keeper Russell

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Birthday blep from endangered clouded leopard Jao Ying. Our beloved clouded leopard turns 17 today! Despite having her left eye removed due to a tumor, she has adapted wonderfully and continues to move around, climb, and explore her habitats. Happy birthday, Jao Ying! 🐾

📷: Keeper Russell

Happy #WorldSeaLionDay! Our sea lions are fed sustainable fresh seafood, such as herring, capelin, and squid, multiple times a day. Boomer has grown into a steady and consistent learner, excelling in his training and continuing to enjoy learning new things. Boomer was found orphaned in the wild as a pup. The rescued sea lion now weighs 254 pounds and continues to thrive. 🦭

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Happy #WorldSeaLionDay! Our sea lions are fed sustainable fresh seafood, such as herring, capelin, and squid, multiple times a day. Boomer has grown into a steady and consistent learner, excelling in his training and continuing to enjoy learning new things. Boomer was found orphaned in the wild as a pup. The rescued sea lion now weighs 254 pounds and continues to thrive. 🦭

Did you know sea otters can stand on their back flippers? 🦦 This behavior helps keepers get a good look at their body for a wellness check, and also provides a good stretch for those strong otter muscles. 💪 #worldotterday #otter

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Did you know sea otters can stand on their back flippers? 🦦 This behavior helps keepers get a good look at their body for a wellness check, and also provides a good stretch for those strong otter muscles. 💪 #worldotterday #otter

🦦 Sea otters Libby, Moea and Clara receive special enrichments every day, which includes anything from large piles of ice to challenging puzzles. 🧩 Enrichment is a great way of keeping the playful sea otters entertained and also exhibits their natural behaviors and stimulates them mentally and physically. ❤️

#worldotterday #otter #rescuedanimals #pointdefiancezoo #zoo #aquarium #animalcare #enrichment

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🦦 Sea otters Libby, Moea and Clara receive special enrichments every day, which includes anything from large piles of ice to challenging puzzles. 🧩 Enrichment is a great way of keeping the playful sea otters entertained and also exhibits their natural behaviors and stimulates them mentally and physically. ❤️

#worldotterday #otter #rescuedanimals #pointdefiancezoo #zoo #aquarium #animalcare #enrichment

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