1 of 4 Slowly Celebrating Sloths
Linne's two-toed sloth, Ivy, turned 16 on the November 19, and her daughter, Scout, turned 8 on November 16. The next time you find yourself in our Upland Tropical Rainforest, look to the treetops and slowly wave hello!
2 of 4 Zero In On Zuri
In October, our newest Blacktip Reef resident, Zuri the zebra shark, cleared quarantine and is settling nicely into the reef exhibit. Enjoying a diet of squid, mackerel and herring, Zuri is described by aquarists as calm, quiet and gentle.
3 of 4 Puffling Proud
Our aviculturists are pleased to announce the arrival of Orzo, a healthy, fluffy puffling—that's an Atlantic puffin chick—who was hatched on September 19, 2021, weighing 43 grams. Orzo joins siblings Ziti, Macaroni, Ravioli and Spaghetti on exhibit.
4 of 4 Upgraded Pecorino
Kemp’s ridley Pecorino, the last sea turtle remaining in our care from 2020, continues to swim and feed well despite lasting injuries to his brain from a boat strike. He will continue to rehab with our Animal Rescue team.