Under Construction: Upgrading Animal Habitats
If you’ve been to the Animal Park lately, you’ve likely seen some of our residents enjoying freshly updated digs. Handsome Enoch Lion continues to lord over his new, age-appropriate habitat. Mojo, Obi, Sammy, and William servals are loving their spiffed-up space complete with a (now fully functional) fountain. And Blitz Eurasian Lynx (above) has been […]
What Is Enrichment?
Bianca Tiger playing hide-and-seek with a favorite toy. Trekkie Gray Wolf enthusiastically rolling and wriggling all over a piece of salmon. Kira Lion proudly dragging and tossing around an evergreen tree (more on that later). If you’ve visited the Animal Park, you’ve likely witnessed scenes like these—and you may remember hearing your guide or docent […]
Enoch’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Enoch Lion, who recently turned 18, can be a very affectionate fellow and is eager to visit with human friends—but is not always so eager to leave a comfortable perch to get there. So we’ve made some home renovations to better suit Enoch’s abilities. Over the course of three days, more than a dozen volunteers, […]
Meet Scrump: Our Newest Animal Ambassador!
We’re excited to introduce little Scrump Virginia Opossum, our newest resident and ambassador at the Animal Park! Born around May 2024, Scrump has already spunkily overcome some challenging circumstances. Her mother was found injured, and after receiving emergency veterinary care, was able to return to the wild—but was not quite strong enough to properly care […]
A (Very Big) CAT Scan
At the Animal Park, our mission to provide the best care for our residents often takes us on unexpected journeys. Recently, our beloved five-year-old Kabaka Lion took one such journey himself—a testament to our community’s generosity, to veterinary skill, and to high-tech advancements in animal care. Kabaka, who lives with his mother, Naomi, and his […]
Lions, Tigers & Beer: POV From the Angus Barn’s Van Eure
I am extremely excited to participate in the upcoming Lions, Tigers & Beer fundraiser for the Animal Park. I’ve spent an enormous amount of time in Africa teaching school, and there, as well as on a visit to India, I saw many of these species first-hand in their natural habitats. What the Animal Park does […]
On the Menu at Lions, Tigers & Beer
It’s time to meet some of the chefs, brewers, and other gracious supporters that’ll make 2024’s edition of Lions, Tigers & Beer a night to remember! Stay tuned as we introduce each of the eight pairings inspired by our animals. The Tiger First up, representing Panthera tigris, the tiger, will be Nomad for the plate […]
Say Hello to Our Sloths!
Meet a pair of Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths! These as-yet-unnamed residents arrived at the Park under unique circumstances, finding refuge here after their previous facility lost power during a winter storm. While they initially were booked for a short-term stay, we’ve happily extended our hospitality to welcome them long-term, thanks to the generosity of donors who […]
Welcome Kinkajous!
The Animal Park at the Conservators Center is thrilled to announce the arrival of two wonderful kinkajous: Raul, who turned 29 on June 27, and Kaya, age 7. Raul has been a part of our Park for years, though he’s lived off-site since 2014. He and Kaya have joined us from another facility and are […]
Howling With Trekkie Wolf
Did you catch this recent Instagram post from Animal Park Executive Director Mindy Stinner? With more than 270k likes and counting, it’s clear that she—and our beloved Trekkie Gray Wolf—has struck a chord. Explaining the “hoarseness” of Trekkie’s howl in the video, Mindy notes that “Trekkie Wolf is almost 15 years old. He is retired […]
