Bearded Dragons are native to Australia. They are docile pets who are easy to handle. Adults reach 18 to 26 inches from nose to tip of tail.…
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The ferret is a domestic mammal in the Mustelidae (weasel) family, with a life span of 7 to 10 years. Ferrets were believed to be developed from…
Scidmore Park has housed animals since 1922, and the Zoo itself serves 3,500 visitors per year. Due to hard economic times the Zoo, like all City services…
The African Spurred Tortoise, also known as the African Spur Thigh Tortoise, or Sulcata Tortoise, inhabits the semi-arid grasslands and shrub lands of northern Africa. It is…
Every year this mother Mallard lays her eggs in the potted tree outside our zoo doors. She loves the place so much, she has come again in…
The Petting Zoo said goodbye to an old friend this week. Matzi, aka Mufasa, was rushed to the vet, carried in the arms of the zookeeper Tuesday…
The Alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid, resembling a small llama. They are cautious animals who prefer not to be touched by adults but…
The Blue and Gold Macaw is a parrot from the forest and woodland of tropical South America, who mates for life. It is one of the biggest…
The Emu is a member of the ratite group, the largest bird native to Australia, and the second tallest bird in the world, after the ostrich. They…
Bonnie is our cart pony, purchased last May. She has a large abdomen in general, having been bred many times in her life. It turns out she…