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Cavy Pup

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Two mara (aka Patagonian cavy) pups are new resident of the Tisch Children’s Zoo. Though they resemble rabbits, cavies are more closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras.

Baby Doll Sheep

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A babydoll lamb prances in the barnyard. Also called miniature Southdowns, babydolls are the oldest known purebred sheep in the world.

Homepage Winter Slides

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:36:01 GMT

Leaping Leopards

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Our resident snow leopards expertly navigate the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit, using their long tails to balance as they dash between dense foliage and steep stones. In the wild, these top predators roam Asia’s hilltops, although they face mounting threats from poachers and habitat loss. To better understand these incredible cats, WCS recently scientists teamed up with Nat Geo WILD and veterinarians to fit two grown leopards with radio collars—a first in Afghanistan. Read more here.

Belated Birthday

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Edith, our two-year old California sea lion, recently celebrated her second birthday, although she doesn’t need an appointed festivity to make a splash.

You can witness her regular hijinks at feeding time, when keepers encourage Edith and Katie, our other resident sea lion, to show off their moves through training demonstrations. Daily feedings are held at 11:30am, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm.

Keep Cool this Independence Day

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Happy Fourth of July from our king penguins, experts at cooling off on piping hot days like today. If you’re lucky enough to enjoy a dip in a refreshing pool or lake this Independence Day, think of these tuxedoed birds.

When they hit the water, their bodies become swimming machines propelled by webbed feet and wings that function as flippers.

Oriente Knight Anole

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Oriente knight anole displays the brilliant colors of his native Caribbean islands, especially when threatened. Knight anoles gallantly face perceived threats by sitting on all fours, turning bright green, and occasionally bobbing their heads.

Come see our lively lizard in the Tropic Zone.

Lizard Americana

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hello, Gila monster! This desert creature hails from the southwestern U.S. and Mexico and gets its name, pronounced HEE-la, from the Gila River in Arizona. Pay it a visit in our Tropic Zone.

Centaurus: Patriarch and Parent

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:05:57 GMT

With Father's Day around the corner, we decided to look to our animals for parental inspiration. Centaurus is the patriarch of our black-and-white ruffed Lemur clan and father of six little lemurs living in the Tropic Zone.

An Assurance Colony

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the wilds of East Asia, scaly-sided mergansers prove to be difficult study subjects. For years, conservationists have struggled to protect this endangered duck species, made vulnerable by hunting, pollution, and entanglement in fishing nets. After observing our own merganser colony—which also serves as an assurance population for the species in case of extinction—the Central Park Zoo contributed important research on hatchling development and breeding behaviors to aid colleagues in the field, Together, we are working to ensure a future for these charismatic birds.