Santa Barbara Zoo

Zoomies but make it 50% Watch and wait for Twiga's adorable, not-so-zoomy zoomies . . #animalvideo #animalvideo #dailyvideos #dailyvideo #babyanimal #babyanimals #adorableanimals #giraffe #giraffes

Welcome to the Zoo family and the world little one! Meet the newest baby in the flamingo flamboyance . . #santabarbarazoo #babyanimals #babyanimal #zooborn #zooborns #wildlifephoto #animalsco #adorableanimals #cuteanimals

#DidYouKnow: Humboldt penguins have three layers of feathers that help to make them extremely water resistant! Can you see the water droplets rolling off of Monty? . . #penguin #penguins #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #animalsco #animalsmood #animalfacts #birdlovers

Sharing an honorable mention in the countdown because everybody needs more Monty in their life Here's the first time he really looked into your soul and stole your heart . . #penguin #penguins #animalvideo #animalvideos #santabarbarazoo #dailyvideo #dailyvideos #funnyanimals #funnyanimal #animalsco

Baby Twiga has been a ray of sunshine in 2020! Coming in at number 18 for the Zoo's Most-Liked Posts is this sweet photo of him and his first-time momma, Adia . . #giraffe #giraffes #babyanimal #babyanimals #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #wildlifephoto #animalsco #animalsmood

Baby alert! Felicia the African lion gave birth to her first cub last Thursday, November 5. This is the first baby for both Felicia and Ralph, and the first lion cub the Zoo has welcomed in 15 years! The first few weeks of a lion cub's life are very fragile, so animal care staff will be keeping a close on things to ensure everything is going well. So far Mom and baby appear to be doing well, but will stay behind the scenes for approximately eight weeks as they continue to bon...d. Stay tuned for more baby updates down the road! . . #babyanimals #babyanimal #zooborns #lions #bigcat #bigcats #amazinganimals #animalsco #adorableanimals #cuteanimal #lioness #babyanimal

This view sure lifts the #MondayMood . . #giraffe #giraffes #giraffelovers #wildlifephoto #animalsco #animalsmood #animalphoto #animallovers #mondaymotivation

The capys had some visitors during their lunch today . . #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #cuteanimals #cuteanimal #funnyanimal #animalvideo #animalvideos #animalsco

Hi, Veronica! #DidYouKnow: Turkey vultures do not have a voicebox! Due to their anatomy, you won't hear them call, scream, or sing, but they can be a heard making small grunting or hissing sounds! . . #animallovers #birdlovers #birdfreaks #wildlifephoto #animalsco #animalfacts

Pauline loves her stuffed animals Find the purrfect one, and other gifts, in our online shop. Visit https://sbzoovenirs.org/ . . #babyanimals #babyanimal #zooborns #zooborn #lion #lions #bigcatsofinstagram #bigcats #animalsco #animalsmood #animalphoto

Meerkats are able to hunt and eat venomous animals, such as scorpions, snakes, and centipedes, without being hurt by their venom! . . #meerkats #meerkat #wildlifephoto #animalsco #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #cuteanimal #cuteanimals

Bam Bam is nuts about the holidays #licensetoquill #withcuteness . . #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #santabarbarazoo #funnyanimal #funnyanimals #adorableanimals #cuteanimal #animalsco #animalsmood

#ConservationHighlight: Island Fox! Twelve years ago, these Channel Islands' natives saw a 90% decrease in population numbers. When the pesticide DDT was introduced to the island chain, the local population of bald eagles was decimated, leaving room for Golden eagles- a main predator of the foxes- to move in. At one point only 15 Island foxes remained on Santa Rosa island. But in August 2016, the species was delisted from the endangered species' list due to the conservation efforts of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and Santa Barbara Zoo!

It is with a heavy heart that the Zoo says goodbye to a feathered friend. Last week, Fabian the Southern ground hornbill passed away from complications under anesthesia. Fabian was a favorite of both Zoo staff and guests because of his friendly nature. Whenever Fabian had a visitor, he would run over to say hello, usually searching around his habitat for a gift to bring. Sometimes a leaf, sometimes a twig, or even a part of his meal! But his true gift was not the presents- it... was that he made everyone's presence feel like a gift. This beautiful bird with the deep blue eyes, perfect eyelashes, and a giant heart that had space for everyone, will be dearly missed. Thank you, Fabian, for finding a friend in everyone and bringing little moments of joy to every day . . #animalsco #animalvideo #animalvideos #adorableanimals #cuteanimal #dailyvideo #dailyvideos #animals_captures #animalsmood #birdlife #birdlover #birdlove See more

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Giraffes have excellent vision! Their eyes are some of the biggest of any terrestrial mammal. Not only are they able to see extremely far frontally, their peripheral vision is so wide they can basically see behind them. This helps them to scan the area for threats and predators, such as lions.

#DidYouKnow: Gorillas, like humans, have fingernails and toenails instead of claws! . . #gorilla #gorillas #animalsco #animalsmood #wildlifephoto #savingspecies #wildlifeonearth #animals_captures

Today makes one more week of Spooky Zoo! Reserve your ticket online today this spell-ebration is free with regular Zoo admission or a Santa Barbara Zoo Membership. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, cloth face coverings that cover your nose and mouth must be worn while in the Zoo. No costume head or face masks permitted and please keep costumes child-friendly: no gore or realistic weapons.

While Monty the Very Important Penguin was on his own behind-the-scenes tour, he encountered some rodents of unusual size and found they are, in fact, quite calm He learned that R.O.U.S's are actually called capybaras and they, too, are just looking for some really good leaves . . #penguin #penguins #animalvideo #animalvideos #funnyanimals #funnyanimal #adorableanimal #adorableanimals #dailyvideo #dailyvideos #cuteanimal

The white-handed gibbon is listed as endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Poaching, illegal trading, and habitat destruction are the greatest threats to these animals' survival. Choosing sustainably and locally sourced products will help decrease the need for deforestation of gibbon habitat! Look out for products (like food and cosmetics) that use sustainable palm oil. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Palm Oil Shopping App is an easy way to help guide your purchasing decisions. . . #savingspecies #wildlifephoto #gibbons #adorableanimal #adorableanimals #cuteanimal #cuteanimals

Happy #InternationalGibbonDay from this adorable pair! . . #gibbon #gibbons #savingspecies #wildlifephoto #animalsco #animalsmood #animalmemes #adorableanimals

Happy #TongueOutTuesday from Kisa- this season's featured Foster Feeder! Foster Feeders are some of the Zoo's most important supporters! With hundreds of mouths to feed, the Santa Barbara Zoo has an annual grocery bill of more than $300,000. Foster Feeders help us supply healthy, nutritionally balanced meals for all of the animals. When sponsoring Kisa at the $100 level or higher, you'll receive a free Ecokins snow leopard plush! Benefits also include a digital certificate and recognition on the Zoo's Foster Feeder board. Thank you for considering

Although the Snow Leopard has been moved from "endangered" to "vulnerable," the recent estimates of the global population are at around 4,000, which is still on the low end of the scale between endangered (less than 2,500 mature individuals) and vulnerable (less than 10,000 mature individuals). Fortunately, in October 2013, officials representing 12 Central and South Asian countries endorsed a new global conservation initiative to sustain the cats’ mountain-steppe and mountain tundra ranges. You can help now by supporting the Snow Leopard Trust- an organization that strives to protect snow leopards and provide a stable income for people living near these majestic cats. Stop by the Zoo’s Explore Store and check out the handmade merchandise or visit www.snowleopard.org.

Hoping your #ToucanTuesday is fruitful! Have a grape day! . . #animalsco #animalvideos #animalvideo #birdlover #birdlove #birdlife_insta #toucan #animalsmood #adorableanimals #adorableanimals

The snow leopard species is still at high risk due to habitat loss, diminishing prey, competition with livestock, and poaching. But preservation efforts are paying off. In September 2017, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that the snow leopard has been downgraded from endangered to vulnerable on the Red List.

Monty and Ellie are friend goals Tag a friend that helps you through all new things, fears, and challenges! . . #penguin #penguins #animalvideos #animalvideo #animalsco #animalsmood #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #cuteanimal #cuteanimals

Happy #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! Usually associated with the Himalayas, snow leopards have been found as high as 19,600 feet in summer months. But their southern range also includes Mongolia’s Gobi region, where temperatures can top 100 degrees. . #snowleopard #snowleopards #bigcats #wildlifephoto #animalphotos #animalsco #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeloverss

#MondayMood . . #animalsco #animalsmood #gibbons #gibbon #funnyanimal #funnyanimals #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #cuteanimal

It's #FlamingoFriday! #DidYouKnow: In the wild, flamingo flocks of tens of thousands of birds are common! . . #flamingo #flamingos #wildlifephoto #birdlovers #birdfreaks #animalsco #animalphoto #wildlifephotographer

Bringing some smiles to your Sunday feed! . . #otter #otters #ottersofinstagram #adorableanimals #adorableanimal #cuteanimals #cuteanimal #animalsco #animalsmood

Join us next MondayWednesday for a special Spooky Zoo Treat Day! Thanks to the generosity of Cottage Urgent Care and Yowie World, every guest who visits the Ridley-Tree Restaurant will receive one free pre-packaged treat. And don't forget to purchase a cake pop eyeball as well! Book your ticket at sbzoo.org.

According to the Zoo's amazing keeper Ariel, giraffes are sometimes called the "Watchtowers of the Serengeti." As the tallest animals, they have an advantage of being the first to see a looming predator. So other prey animals, such as zebras, will often travel near them in order to be alerted of danger! . . #giraffes #giraffe #animal_captures #wildlifephoto #animalsco #adorableanimals #cuteanimals #amazinganimals

What's your #TongueOutTuesday mood? . . #animals_captures #animalsco #animalsmood #lions #snowleopard #santabarbarazoo #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth