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Desert mountains/hills have been on my mind
A male southern ground hornbill holds a bundle of green paper streamers with the tip of his beak.
Happy 24th hatchday, Toogle! 🎁🎉
The male southern ground hornbill enjoys being a center of attention, making him a perfect zoo ambassador for his species.
📷: Zookeeper Kailynn
it’s tiny trunk tuesday
A tiger sleeping at the San Diego Zoo.
A very sleepy cat at the @sandiegozoo.bsky.social!
Nothing beats a mid-day nap.
#cats
#animals
#SanDiego
#SanDiegoZoo
#wildlifephotography
#tigers
The Monday after daylight savings is the Mondayest Monday 🥱
Scientific Shot of a Peacock mantis shrimp eyes which are the most advanced in the animal world. Photo by Daniel Sasse.
the mantis shrimp has 16 types of color receptors.
humans have 3.
we see roughly 10 million colors and think that's impressive.
the mantis shrimp is sitting there processing a visual reality so hyperchromatic that scientists genuinely aren't sure what it's like to be one.
#addOcean
Munch mode activated
Take notes from Lucha. It's time to head back to bed and celebrate National Napping Day!
📸: Keeper Leslie
The trees at the @sandiegozoo.bsky.social are gorgeous! Shout out to the horticulture team! 👏
The #SanDiegoZoo has more than 700,000 plants and trees making it one of the biggest botanical gardens in #California. Truly beautiful. 😍
#plants #trees #sandiego #horticulture #conservation #science
To all the amazing Women out there, I give you my Mimosa, not as a romantic gesture, but one of solidarity 💛
Common side-blotched lizard looking at viewer on a rock
Common side-blotched lizard looking at viewer on a rock
Common side-blotched lizard in Borrego Palm Canyon last Sunday (Photo: Sicco Rood).
walking. sunlight in oak.
walking. sunlight in oak.
Unmatched crunching 🫡
A giraffe eating leaves off a tree at the San Diego Zoo.
A beautiful shot of one of the many giraffes 🦒 at the @sandiegozoo.bsky.social.
It's so cool how close you can get to these beautiful animals. 😍
#SanDiego
#SanDiegoZoo
#animals
#wildlifephotography
#California
#Nature
Yayyy! Cant wait to see it. Congrats to everyone who worked to make Elephant Valley a reality!
Cue the trumpets 🐘
A queen butterfly, wings spread is stationary on a leaf. Its wings are dark orange-brown with back birders and white spots.
A queen butterfly in flight, heading toward a second monarch butterfly.
A queen butterfly, wings spread is stationary on a leaf. Its wings are dark orange-brown with back birders and white spots.
Multiple queen butterflies inflight, with one slightly out of focus.
Queen butterflies (the same genus as the monarch butterfly). Texas USA. #InsectThursday #Butterfly #Photography #Insects #Nature #Natuur #Butterflies
A photo of a Vancouver Island marmot sitting on a rock. The animal is chocolate brown in color with a pale snout and pale markings on its chest.
The Vancouver Island marmot is one of North America’s rarest mammals. By the early 2000s, fewer than 30 individuals remained. Since then, conservation efforts have bolstered its numbers to more than 400—however, it remains critically endangered.
Photo: Adam Taylor, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
Making waves together! 🌊 Our playful California sea lions and curious harbor seals share the water like pros. From speedy spins to smooth glides, these marine neighbors know how to make a splash while cruising through their underwater world. 🦭
Elephant Valley opens today at the #SanDiego Safari Park!
The new space is designed to replicate an African savanna with grasses, trees, and plants elephants would encounter in the wild. It includes mud baths, watering holes, & enrichment features that stimulate elephant behavior and intelligence.
A photo of a spectacled bear approaching the viewer. The animal is stocky with black fur. Its face is marked with gold, the pattern of which somewhat resembles a pair of spectacles.
Meet the spectacled bear! Also known as the Andean bear, it’s distinguished by the glasses-shaped marking on its face. An inhabitant of the tropical Andes, it’s currently the only extant bear species in South America.
Photo: Melvin TOULLEC, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
morning. stand of firs. fog and smoke from neighbor’s spring burn. time to walk.
morning. stand of firs. fog and smoke from neighbor’s spring burn. time to walk.
So cool to see this tucan up close!
#birdoftheday
#wildlifephotography
#sandiegozoo
#sandiego
#birds
Good night Bluesky
Good night Bluesky
A young grizzly bear stands on a rock face and looks toward the viewer. He is friend-shaped, but I do not recommend hugs!
A grey Wolf sits in front of a fallen log on the BC Coast.
Two African Wild Dog pups playing with a branch.
A female leopard staring out into the distance. Photo taken in South Africa.
Today is #WorldWildlifeDay and I have been fortunate to experience so many magic moments with wildlife. We need to continue to work towards protecting wildlife and the places that they call home.
Looking forward to the opening of the new Elephant Valley this week at the #SanDiego Safari Park!
If you haven't been to the Safari Park or the @sandiegozoo.bsky.social, I highly recommend checking it out!
#elephants
#SanDiegoZoo
#animals
#WildlifePhotography
#nature
#conservation
Happy World Wildlife Day 👏
We are so lucky to share the planet with so many cool beings! Let's do everything we can to protect them and all of life's ecosystems.
#WorldWildlifeDay
#SanDiegoZoo
#animals
#Wildlife
#nature
#conservation
A red panda is perched on a tree branch, surrounded by lush green foliage. Its fur is a mix of reddish-brown, white, and black, and it looks alert and attentive. The background is a blur of greenery, suggesting a natural habitat.
A modern architectural structure at the Woodland Park Zoo incorporates metal mesh and geometric designs. The structure is surrounded by lush green trees and features a wooden walkway. The sky is partly cloudy.
A spacious, modern interior with a wooden ceiling featuring circular lights. Large windows provide natural light. The room has a ramp with railings and overlooks open spaces with seating areas. The design is open and airy.
Aerial view of a modern glass and steel structure surrounded by trees and paths, located in a scenic, wooded area.
Good news to shout from the treetops, Forest Trailhead will open May 1, 2026! We are thrilled to share the opening date for this much-anticipated new home for tree kangaroos, red panda, kea parrots, and more!
Get the details: https://bit.ly/4r2y5ip
Barred Owl giving me a nice side view. If you look closely, you can see she's clutching a small fish. She looked to the side to locate her mate, who was calling.
#BirdoftheDay #sideview #birds #nature #photography
Close-up of a male African lion roaring.
The month of March roars in with a lion at Zoo Boise!
On an open African savanna, a lion’s roar can be heard up to 5 miles away. While it doesn't carry as far in busy downtown Boise, Revan's morning roars are always a highlight.
📷: ZooTeen Jarron
