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National Zoo and Aquarium Month

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. It’s a great time to show your support for your favorite aquarium or zoo…or both!

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month

This observance is celebrated annually in June to honor the role that zoos and aquariums play in the conservation and research of animal and fish species. People are encouraged to visit zoos and aquariums to learn about animals and marine life. 

April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day

April 8 is a day to celebrate the contributions zoos have in our society. You can celebrate by taking a day outing to the zoo and visiting the diverse animals. 

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Warthog | Zoo Minutes

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Warthog | Zoo Minutes
The fascinating world of the warthog is explored during this segment. The warthog is famous for its large facial warts. This species is the smallest of the true swine, and warthogs have a much larger...
Aquarium | Eye Wonder

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Aquarium | Eye Wonder
The Eye Wonder team learns more about Aquariums. D.V. visits an aquarium where he learns how much water is in aquarium tanks and how it is filtered, as well as the types of fish in aquariums, how they...
Riverbanks Zoo | Project Discovery Revisited

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Riverbanks Zoo | Project Discovery Revisited
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, is one of the leading zoos in the country. When Project Discovery visited this zoo, animals from apes to zebras were on display. The...
S.C. Aquarium, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited

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S.C. Aquarium, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited
Food preparation for the many animals at the aquarium takes time. The songbirds eat different foods than the predatory birds. Some of the foods eaten by the birds include apples, peas, meal, carrots...
S.C. Aquarium, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited

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S.C. Aquarium, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited
The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is an impressive place to visit. Operated by a nonprofit organization, the aquarium is 40th in size and fifth in biodiversity. A...
Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes

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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes
The moon jelly is an invertebrate because it does not possess a backbone. These animals are often referred to as jellyfish, but they are not fish. They are found in all of the oceans except the Arctic...
Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes

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Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes
The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are known for their orange and white fur with its black stripes. This pattern camouflages them in the tall grasses or forest...
African Elephant | Zoo Minutes

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African Elephant | Zoo Minutes
The largest living land animals are the African elephants. Males can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and reach shoulder heights of 10 to 13 feet. These animals are very strong and highly intelligent, and...
Siamang | Zoo Minutes

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Siamang | Zoo Minutes
The largest species of the gibbon family in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia is the siamang. The siamangs are excellent swingers due to their arm spread of 5 feet. According to this segment, these...
Giraffe | Zoo Minutes

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Giraffe | Zoo Minutes
This segment explores the tallest living animal, the giraffe. This animal can reach up to 20 feet tall. They also have 18-inch tongues that they use to pull leaves off the thorny acacia tree. Giraffes...
Ostrich | Zoo Minutes

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Ostrich | Zoo Minutes
The Ostrich is the largest living bird, and it can stand 8 feet and weigh up to 345 pounds. This bird is flightless, but it is able to run at speeds of 50 miles per hour. This is also the only living...
Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes

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Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes
The Caribbean flamingo is the most brightly colored flamingo out of the 6 flamingo species. Flamingos are known for their long legs and neck, and they are usually 3-4 feet tall. They have an unusual...
Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes

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Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes
The Bateleur eagle is a medium-sized bird that is about 2 feet in height, and it is mostly black with a brown triangular pattern on their back. This eagle is found throughout Africa and extending to...
Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes

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Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the life of a common (Nile) hippopotamus. This amazing animal is the second-largest land mammal, and it can weigh up to 8,000 pounds. This animal spends much of its time in the...
Arowana | Zoo Minutes

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Arowana | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the long, carnivorous fish known as the arowana. These fish are found in the black-water rivers of the Amazon basin. This type of fish is known for its unique ability to jump...
Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes

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Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes
One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python. Lengths of up to 32 feet have been documented for this large snake. These large snakes also eat large animals such as deer, wild boar...
Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes

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Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes
Zebras are known for their mostly vertical black and white striped coat. Their patterns of stripes are as individual as a human fingerprint. This species is closely related to the horse and the donkey...