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Zoo Minutes

Get closer to the animals with Zoo Minutes, an educational series that brings learners into their habitats to explore animal behavior, adaptations, care, conservation and the people working to protect wildlife through engaging videos, immersive experiences and classroom-ready resources.

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Series Zoo Minutes 360
Zoo Minutes 360

Zoo Minutes 360 takes viewers inside animal habitats through immersive 360° video. Freely move around each habitat and explore from every angle while discovering how animals live, receive care and interact with...

Series Zoo Minutes Rewind
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.

Series Zoo Minutes | Penguin
Zoo Minutes | Penguin

Discover the king and southern rockhopper penguins at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Explore their remarkable adaptations, behaviors and care through videos, immersive 360° experiences and interactive learning resources...

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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...
Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes Rewind
One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the false gharial, more accurately known as the tomistoma. This species is known for its narrow snout that is used for catching fish...
Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes Rewind
The toco toucans are medium-sized birds that are known for their beaks. Their beaks are very lightweight, and they have a honeycombed structure that is covered with a protective layer. These powerful...