Baby sitatunga now in view

Our 5-week-old sitatunga gazes up at its mother, Shiloh. The mouthful of hay that Shiloh was eating dropped onto the baby's head just as this photo was taken.

After hiding in the tall grass for several weeks, our baby sitatunga spends more and more time in plain view of zoo guests.  You might see it nursing, resting, or walking with its mother, Shiloh.  This is the first baby to be born in the new African Journey exhibit.

Born on July 14, the baby is growing fast and appears strong and healthy.  Zoo keepers have only observed the baby from a distance, so they don't yet know the baby's gender.

Sitatungas, also known as marsh antelope, are rare -- only seven other zoos in the U.S. exhibit these unique African animals.  In the wild, sitatungas wade through swamps and wetlands nibbling on tender reeds and grasses.

Viewing Tip:  The baby's favorite resting spots are along the fence lines.  For a different view, look into the back of the exhibit from the African Journey's exit path.

Our two Eurasian eagle owls are getting to know each other.

Eagle owl makes his debut

Gypsy, a male Eurasian eagle owl, made his debut last week in a temporary exhibit on the hill next to the lemurs.

From his new residence, Gypsy can see his future companion: Seeker, our female Eurasian eagle owl, lives right next door.  The two owls will spend a few weeks seeing and hearing each other before they are placed together in the exhibit.

Eagle owls are the largest owls in the world, with a six-foot wingspan.  They live across Europe and northern Asia.

Educator Workshops offer unique learning opportunities for teachers and homeschool families.

Educator Workshops

Join us for these hands-on workshops designed to help you integrate science, literacy, and Academic Standards.  Click here to print a registration form you can mail or fax to us. Or call 260-427-6808 or e-mail education@kidszoo.org for details or to register.

Homeschool Parent/Child Workshop
Wednesday, September 9
10:00 a.m. - noon
Discover how zoo resources can enhance your lesson plans while you experience the zoo together.
Fee: $5.00 per family  (Fee does not include zoo admission)

Early Childhood Educator Workshop
Thursday, September 24
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
FREE! Includes curriculum materials, snacks and prizes.

Bring your preschooler to Storytime starting Tuesday.

Project Learning Tree Workshop
This national program helps students learn how to think, not what to think, about the environment.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free to licensed teachers; $15.00 to others.  Indiana licensed teachers are eligible for 3 Certification renewal Units (CRUs) for attendance at this all-day workshop.
 

Storytime

Preschoolers and their favorite adult can enjoy a story and meet a friendly zoo animal.  Meet on the Australian Adventure Plaza at 10:30 a.m. every Monday and Tuesday in September.  Program will not be held on Labor Day.  Storytime is free with zoo admission.

Hours and Prices

The zoo is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until October 11, 2009. 
The African Journey exhibit is NOW OPEN!

Admission is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children age 2-14 and $10.00 for seniors age 60 and over. Babies age one and under and Zoo Society Members are admitted free.

For more information visit our web site.

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