International Primate Day is celebrated on the 1st September each year and us primate keepers certainly love a good excuse to celebrate with our animals. It is a day to promote humane treatment of primates as well as raise awareness about their endangerment. Sadly for so many primate species they now fall under the IUCN...Read More| Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent
Zoo Awareness Day takes place on the 31st of August each year. Why? It stems from the growing recognition of the crucial work that modern zoos do beyond just housing animals. Zoos have evolved significantly over the past decades, transforming into centres for conservation and education. We want to highlight the efforts of zoos worldwide... Read More The post Zoo Awareness Day appeared first on Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent.| Animal Experiences At Wingham Wildlife Park In Kent
Last month, two of our chimpanzees, Artimus and Brandy, received echocardiograms, and we are happy to announce that the results showed great heart health! Dr. Warren, M.D., cardiologist at the Chattanooga Heart Institute, reporteded that all results of the EKGs and blood work were within normal range. The Chattanooga Zoo has partnered with Dr. Warren and the Chattanooga Heart Institute to check our chimpanzee’s heart health for 6 years now, with this year being the first year to perform a 3...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog
