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💭 Reminder: The Zoo is OPEN today- Monday, Janu

💭 Reminder: The Zoo is OPEN today- Monday, January 20th & Zoo admission is 1/2 priced! Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by nature with us. 💙

TW: Pregnancy Loss. It is with heavy hearts that w

TW: Pregnancy Loss. It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Josephine, our 6-banded armadillo, experienced a miscarriage. Throughout her pregnancy, Josephine received regular ultrasounds and examinations, showing no signs of complications. However, over the weekend, a change in her behavior and appearance prompted our veterinary team to conduct an ultrasound that Josephine participated in voluntarily. Unfortunately, the ultrasound confirmed that a miscarriage had occurred.

“Sadly, miscarriages are a risk for all mammals, from humans to armadillos, and there is not always an explanation as to why,” said veterinarian Dr. Jessica Lovstad. After a thorough exam, Josephine’s behavior and health seem normal and she will continue to be monitored closely. We are truly mourning this loss but are hopeful for another pregnancy for Josephine in the future, which would be significant for the conservation of this species.

💌 Show your love for wildlife and your loved on

💌 Show your love for wildlife and your loved one with a special Valentine's Day card!

Whether it's for your valentine, gal-entine, or pal-entine, they will go WILD for this meaningful gift. You will be spreading the love by helping us provide quality care for all of our animals. Check out our Valentine's Day gift guide for more info: bit.ly/rwpz_valentine or link in bio.🩷

⚠️ Boopable snoot incoming- baby Scout is on t

⚠️ Boopable snoot incoming- baby Scout is on the move! 🦥 💨

📸 Keeper Jen Hen

Now that Meta is no longer fact-checking, we are v

Now that Meta is no longer fact-checking, we are very excited to announce that the Society for Adorable Animals has declared our very own Paia as the world's most adorable tree kangaroo! We are thrilled to finally have this recognition for Paia, whose cuteness has captivated hearts around the world! 😍
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#adorableanimals #treekangaroo #animalsofinstagram #cuteanimals #Zoo #meta

Monday Munchies with Zan the red panda! 😋 You

Monday Munchies with Zan the red panda! 😋

You can still see many of our animals in action during these winter months! Red pandas are well-adapted to cold weather and enjoy the winter. Don't forget- the Zoo is currently 1/2 priced admission until February 28th! ❄️

😌🥕 The sweet sounds of Keweng cronching on a

😌🥕 The sweet sounds of Keweng cronching on a carrot to start your weekend off right!

#matschiestreekangaroo #treekangaroo #cronch #asmr #adorableanimals

Meet Mario the muntjac 🦌 This shy guy is one of

Meet Mario the muntjac 🦌 This shy guy is one of our lesser-known residents. Did you know muntjacs are among the oldest known deer, dating back 15-35 million years? Mario might be small (only about 16 inches tall), but he's got a BIG history!

📷 Keeper Courtney

Norman is simply ear-resistable! 🧡 The bat-ear

Norman is simply ear-resistable! 🧡

The bat-eared fox possesses extraordinary hearing! To pinpoint the exact location of its prey, they can swivel their cup-shaped ears independently.

📷 Keeper Courtney

Drumroll please! Our amazing ambassador animal squ

Drumroll please! Our amazing ambassador animal squad got showered with some seriously awesome superlatives! 🏆

Each year, our ambassador animals connect with tens of thousands of people, fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife. They help us understand and appreciate wildlife and inspire us to protect our planet.

Huge thanks to our dedicated animal care and ambassador programs teams and everyone who makes this possible. We're excited to see what 2025 brings!

📷 Ambassador Animal Team