Jan 07
Celebrating Kaja’s 3rd Birthday Today 🎉🦧

Celebrate Curious Kaja’s growth and development at three years old, and highlight the unique aspects of orangutan behavior and characteristics. Discuss the role of zoological institutions in providing care and fostering natural behaviors among orangutans in captivity, with a focus on zoo management. Explore the challenges and responsibilities in wildlife conservation, and the impact of […]

Jan 07
Harness Training for Campbell the Skunk

The importance of harness training in captive wildlife management, focusing on Campbell the Skunk. Behavioral science principles applied to skunk harness training, ensuring the animal’s welfare. Step-by-step process to harness train a skunk effectively. The role of video documentation in monitoring and analyzing the training progress. Conservation implications and public education possibilities through animal training […]

Jan 07
Snow Day at the National Zoo on January 7, 2025

Snow Day at the National Zoo presents unique challenges and opportunities for animal care and zoo management. The event highlights the adaptability and natural behaviors of various wildlife species in a snowy environment. Snowy settings require special attention to environmental enrichment and animal welfare in captivity. The significance of public engagement and educational outreach during […]

Jan 07
Stay Strong: Don’t Fear These Common Insects!

Blue Death Feigning Beetle’s unique adaptation and life cycle stages. Challenges and solutions in breeding the Blue Death Feigning Beetle in captivity. Importance of insect conservation and the role of captive breeding programs. Contributions of zoology, zoo management, and wildlife conservation to species survival. The educational and ecological impact of public engagement with insect species. […]

Jan 07
Maryland Zoo Volunteer Aids at EVACC

Highlight the vital role played by Maryland Zoo volunteers in supporting the EVACC and the impact on wildlife conservation efforts. Explore the intricacies of zoo management and how volunteer programs are structured to aid conservation initiatives. Delve into the specifics of the EVACC project and its contributions to biodiversity preservation. Provide insights into the challenges […]

Jan 07
Exploring Fall Soundscapes on the Patuxent River

The impact of seasonal changes on wildlife behavior along the Patuxent River. The role of bioacoustics in understanding and conserving the natural soundscape. Influence of habitat management practices on biodiversity conservation. The importance of community engagement in preserving the ecological integrity of the Patuxent River. Strategies for effective wildlife conservation rooted in research and data. […]