Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is proud to announce the birth of a female Francois’ Langur (Trachypithecus francoisi). The baby, belonging to mother Sai, was born on February 8, 2011. The baby still has a bright orange coloring, making it easy to spot in the Langur exhibit, located inside the Discovery Center. The baby [...]
Archive for March, 2011
Another Baby Francois’ Langur!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Harlequin Duck Conservation Project
Posted in Uncategorized on March 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Maria Spriggs, Veterinarian at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, recently returned from a trip to Prince William Sound. The Zoo is very pleased to support this conservation effort through the talent and work of Dr. Spriggs. We invite you to read the following summary of the project, written by Dr. Spriggs. The goal [...]
A Day in the Life of a ZooTeen
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Being a ZooTeen has been both an enjoyment and a privilege. The summer of 2010 was the first year I was eligible to volunteer at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. During the summer, one to two days a week I get to work with campers from ages 5-12; we get to go behind the [...]
Orchid Escape Helps Break Record!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Zoo Officials believe that Orchid Escape has helped Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden achieve the highest February attendance in Zoo history. During the course of February, 5,880 guests visited the Zoo and the Orchid Escape exhibit, beating all previous February attendance records. In comparison, these numbers topped the previous February attendance record by 55%. [...]
