Avian & Exotic

Takoda was the youngest of the Oregon Zoo’s black bear family

Looking for underlying conditions and collecting stem cells to inform caretakers on healing and pain-relieving treatment for future elephants

Taima will be ready for the 2024 season after having a growth removed from his foot

Births help boost population of world’s most endangered big cat species

Storm was among the oldest species in the world and second oldest in any US Zoo

Cause of death of 6-year-old reticulated giraffe still unknown

Veterinarian and wildlife photographer returns to Camp Leakey, this time, to discover how palm oil plantations were impacting the Bornean orangutan

Lisa the elephant was humanely euthanized due to her suffering from chronic and degenerative health issues

A rare form of toxoplasma infection is posing a threat to marine animals in the state's coastal region.

A series of examinations uncovered cysts in the abdominal cavity

Hatchlings are significant for radiated tortoise genetics as their 90-year-old dad is the most genetically valuable of this species in the AZA's SSP

Some of the penguins received custom-made intraocular lens implants, a procedure believed to be the first-ever done for penguins

The baby appears strong and healthy and has been observed nursing from her mother

Calf due in October will be first elephant to be born through artificial insemination to a mother who was also born through this process

Celebrating the 9th year of raising awareness for wildlife

The platform technology, in which specific antigens are expressed by genetically modified yeast cells, was developed by the research and development team of Germany-based serYmun Yeast GmbH.

The role veterinary professionals can play in supporting best practice cat management and containment; and veterinary AI program identifying pathology on dental radiographs and photographs

Ruby and Rose came from Zoo Knoxville based on an AZA's SSP recommendation

Vulnerable species are doing well and bonding with their mom in a behind-the-scenes den

Veterinarian and wildlife photographer recounts traveling to the Bornean orangutan's native land to witness this curious creature firsthand

12 of these sea creatures were successfully released back to Florida waters

Seneca Park Zoo grieves untimely loss of young Masai giraffe

Defeat imposter syndrome and treat lethargic reptile patients with confidence

Extending reproduction disease prevention to exotics

9-year-old Pacific pocket mouse raised by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Billboards in the UK and US raise awareness of this critically endangered species

An expert walks clinicians through the technique, positioning, and equipment

Exotics department run by only veterinarian in the state with such advanced and progressive training in exotic pet care

Educate bird owners about common nutrition misconceptions to prevent disease

Plastic bottle fell into crocodile enclosure at Zoo Miami and posed threat to these creatures