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 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…
The Sugar Glider is a nocturnal marsupial from Australia. They glide through the air like a flying squirrel (but are not related to squirrels). Females have a…
The Moluccan Cockatoo, also known as the Salmon-crested Cockatoo is from the lowland forests of Moluccas and Indonesia, and is an endangered species in the wild. The…