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Zoo Minutes Rewind

Revisit the original Zoo Minutes, featuring animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and the fascinating behaviors, adaptations and characteristics that make each species unique.

Zoo Minutes Rewind brings back the original Zoo Minutes series, featuring animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. These short videos introduce viewers to a variety of species while exploring their behaviors, adaptations, habitats and other fascinating characteristics. Rediscover the animal stories that have made Zoo Minutes a favorite for generations.

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East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes Rewind Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes Rewind
The crocodile monitor is only found in the tropical forests of New Guinea. They are known for their elongated toes, strongly curved sharp claws, rubbery pads on the bottom of their feet, and an...
East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes Rewind California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes Rewind
The California sea lion is classified as a type of Pinnipedia. Seals and walruses are other types of Pinnipeds. These carnivorous animals usually eat a variety of fishes, small crustaceans and...
East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes Rewind Barn Owl | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Barn Owl | Zoo Minutes Rewind
Barn owls are medium-sized owls that are found throughout the world. They have an average wingspan of 30 inches, and they feast on small rodents and birds. They are also known to eat bats, frogs, fish...
Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes Rewind Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes Rewind
This segment explores the largest species of the tortoises, the Galapagos tortoise. This tortoise can weigh up to 900 pounds. Sailors that visited the Galapagos Islands in the 17th century originally...