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Leapin’ Lizards!
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This Moluccan giant gecko, shown at
just one day old, hatched at the zoo in January. |
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A tiny but special lizard hatched this month in the
Indonesian Rain Forest – a Moluccan giant gecko!
Zoo Keeper Dave Messmann explains that our adult male and female
Moluccan giant geckos, who reside in Dr. Diversity’s Rain Forest
Research Station, were mixed together in August. About six weeks
later, Messmann discovered two thumbnail-sized round eggs buried
in the mulch in their glass enclosure. The eggs were placed in
moist vermiculite, where they incubated until January 23, when
the first hatchling was discovered. The second egg has not yet
hatched, but two others, which were laid a few weeks after the
first pair, are being incubated.
The hatchling is just a few inches long, but appears to be
healthy so far, Messmann said. The little lizard eats crickets
and likes to hang out upside down on the wall of his enclosure.
Summer Safari Early Registration begins Friday, February 1
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Register now for Summer Safari - Fort
Wayne's best summer day camp. |
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It’s time to plan for your child’s biggest summer adventure –
our popular Summer Safari Day Camp!
February 1: Early Registration begins
For Zoo Friend, Zoo Booster, Safari Club, Director’s Circle, and
King of the Jungle members only! (See your membership card to find
out which type of membership you have.)
February 11: Open registration begins
For all other members and non-members
Click here to view Summer
Safari dates and sessions.
Click here to print a registration
form.
Questions? Contact the Zoo Education Department at 427-6808 or
education@kidszoo.org
Volunteer at the Zoo!
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Volunteers make a difference at the
zoo. |
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Do you belong in the zoo? Find out at our annual Volunteer
Opportunity Fair! You’ll meet active zoo volunteers and learn
about our programs for adults and teens age 13-17.
Volunteer Opportunity Fair
Tuesday, February 12
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Franke Park Pond Pavilion
Registration is not required. For more information, contact the
Volunteer Office at 427-6828 or
volunteer@kidszoo.org.
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