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Are shrew excited for March Madness in Philly? Because Lucky and Rhea the giant elephant shrews sure are! 🏀

Are shrew excited for March Madness in Philly? Because Lucky and Rhea the giant elephant shrews sure are! 🏀

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Just dropping this here... Carey Bear Country opening soon! 🐻✨

Just dropping this here... Carey Bear Country opening soon! 🐻✨

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Lucky and Rhea on the hunt for treats! 😋 Black and rufous elephant shrews have an amazing sense of smell! As their main form of enrichment, their Animal Care Specialists will hide food throughout their habitat and have the shrews forage for it.

Lucky and Rhea on the hunt for treats! 😋 Black and rufous elephant shrews have an amazing sense of smell! As their main form of enrichment, their Animal Care Specialists will hide food throughout their habitat and have the shrews forage for it.

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“This way, I know a shortcut!” — Spencer the rat 🐀 Happy #WorldRatDay from Spencer! Rats often get a bad rap, but they’re actually highly intelligent, incredibly clean, and can make wonderful pets!

“This way, I know a shortcut!” — Spencer the rat 🐀 Happy #WorldRatDay from Spencer! Rats often get a bad rap, but they’re actually highly intelligent, incredibly clean, and can make wonderful pets!

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Oh nothing to see here, just Spencer on his daily lunch run! 🐭🏃

Oh nothing to see here, just Spencer on his daily lunch run! 🐭🏃

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Even a monster hunting angel like Castiel needs a self-care day! 🛀🦔 Our tenrec, Castiel, takes baths with sand or dirt to keep his spines and skin clean. In the wild, this behavior also helps to remove any debris or pests!

Even a monster hunting angel like Castiel needs a self-care day! 🛀🦔 Our tenrec, Castiel, takes baths with sand or dirt to keep his spines and skin clean. In the wild, this behavior also helps to remove any debris or pests!

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When you have an itch you can’t reach 😂 By scavenging carcasses in Central and South America, king vultures play a vital role in the environment by preventing disease and protecting wildlife!

When you have an itch you can’t reach 😂 By scavenging carcasses in Central and South America, king vultures play a vital role in the environment by preventing disease and protecting wildlife!

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Rhea and Lucky may be a little nosey… but honestly, we love them for it 🥰 Come see them in person anytime! Use code SHREW250 for $5 off each ticket! (Expires Wednesday 4/15)

Rhea and Lucky may be a little nosey… but honestly, we love them for it 🥰 Come see them in person anytime! Use code SHREW250 for $5 off each ticket! (Expires Wednesday 4/15)

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Domestic cat parents know this face all too well 😂 This face is called the flehmen response, and Yuki the snow leopard is demonstrating it perfectly. This behavior allows cats to analyze smells in their environment through a scent organ in the roof of their mouths!

Domestic cat parents know this face all too well 😂 This face is called the flehmen response, and Yuki the snow leopard is demonstrating it perfectly. This behavior allows cats to analyze smells in their environment through a scent organ in the roof of their mouths!

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Come on in, the water's fine 🐀🏊 Rats like Spencer usually get a bad rap due to many myths about them. Rats are amazing creatures who are highly intelligent, social, and extremely clean since they groom themselves often. Domestic rats can also make great pets!

Come on in, the water's fine 🐀🏊 Rats like Spencer usually get a bad rap due to many myths about them. Rats are amazing creatures who are highly intelligent, social, and extremely clean since they groom themselves often. Domestic rats can also make great pets!

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Happy National Ferret Day from Clementine & Nico! 🤗 As ambassador animals, they help teach guests about ferrets and inspire action to protect their wild cousins—the black-footed ferret. Once nearly extinct, they’re now slowly making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts!

Happy National Ferret Day from Clementine & Nico! 🤗 As ambassador animals, they help teach guests about ferrets and inspire action to protect their wild cousins—the black-footed ferret. Once nearly extinct, they’re now slowly making a comeback thanks to conservation efforts!

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Snow leopard Maya says: 🐾 🐾 🐾! Her keepers say this is her playful way to say hello. 😊 Snow leopards have extra-large front paws that are about two to three times wider than an average hand. These giant paws help keep them from sinking into the snow!

Snow leopard Maya says: 🐾 🐾 🐾! Her keepers say this is her playful way to say hello. 😊 Snow leopards have extra-large front paws that are about two to three times wider than an average hand. These giant paws help keep them from sinking into the snow!

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ALL HAIL THE GREAT MEATBALL! 👁️🐽👁️

ALL HAIL THE GREAT MEATBALL! 👁️🐽👁️

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Step right up to Yuki’s Kissing Booth… we double cat dare you 😘 Happy Valentine's Day💕❤️

Step right up to Yuki’s Kissing Booth… we double cat dare you 😘 Happy Valentine's Day💕❤️

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Mommy the Galapagos tortoise can't resist peak watermelon season— the *cronch* calls to her 🍉🐢

Mommy the Galapagos tortoise can't resist peak watermelon season— the cronch calls to her 🍉🐢

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Spencer enjoying a dip in the pool and a yummy snack for #WorldRatDay yesterday! 🐀 Rats usually get a bad rap, but they’re highly social and intelligent, as well as super clean—grooming themselves often. Domestic rats even make awesome pets!!

Spencer enjoying a dip in the pool and a yummy snack for #WorldRatDay yesterday! 🐀 Rats usually get a bad rap, but they’re highly social and intelligent, as well as super clean—grooming themselves often. Domestic rats even make awesome pets!!

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🛑 Amur Tiger Crossing! 🛑 Look up and you may just see the world's largest tiger species walking right above your head! With our Zoo360 trail system, our tigers can explore sights, sounds, and smells from around the Zoo! 🐯

🛑 Amur Tiger Crossing! 🛑 Look up and you may just see the world's largest tiger species walking right above your head! With our Zoo360 trail system, our tigers can explore sights, sounds, and smells from around the Zoo! 🐯

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Can you tell Trooper the nine-banded armadillo is excited about turning 7 today?! 🎈🎉 This pool may be shallow, but armadillos are surprisingly excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes to cross bodies of water! 🏊‍♂️

Can you tell Trooper the nine-banded armadillo is excited about turning 7 today?! 🎈🎉 This pool may be shallow, but armadillos are surprisingly excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes to cross bodies of water! 🏊‍♂️

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When you keep checking outside for the first signs of snow like… 👀❄️ Dense fur, layers of fat, and giant paws that act like snowshoes make Amur tigers perfectly suited for these wintery conditions!

When you keep checking outside for the first signs of snow like… 👀❄️ Dense fur, layers of fat, and giant paws that act like snowshoes make Amur tigers perfectly suited for these wintery conditions!

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We have INCREDIBLE news! 🎉 For the first time in our 150+ year history, four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched! 🐢 Mommy, who's around 100 years old, is now the oldest first-time mom of her species! Read more👉

We have INCREDIBLE news! 🎉 For the first time in our 150+ year history, four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises have hatched! 🐢 Mommy, who's around 100 years old, is now the oldest first-time mom of her species! Read more👉

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Pause your scroll for this giant elephant shrew snoot wiggle compilation! 😱

Pause your scroll for this giant elephant shrew snoot wiggle compilation! 😱

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Happy #WorldOtterDay to our playful giant river otter trio: Thor, Yeyuno, and Matteo! 🦦💦 Enrichment toys like this help keep this highly energetic species active and engaged!

Happy #WorldOtterDay to our playful giant river otter trio: Thor, Yeyuno, and Matteo! 🦦💦 Enrichment toys like this help keep this highly energetic species active and engaged!

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They say disco never dies...HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY MARCY! 🕺🪩 Our birthday girl Marcy celebrated in groovy style with a disco-themed party complete with decorations, enrichment, and a hanging disco ball packed with a tasty treat that she wasted no time tearing into!

They say disco never dies...HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY MARCY! 🕺🪩 Our birthday girl Marcy celebrated in groovy style with a disco-themed party complete with decorations, enrichment, and a hanging disco ball packed with a tasty treat that she wasted no time tearing into!

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Shrew or False: Despite the name, giant elephant shrews are actually more closely related to elephants than to true shrews! 🐘🤥

Shrew or False: Despite the name, giant elephant shrews are actually more closely related to elephants than to true shrews! 🐘🤥

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Happy 12th birthday to our giant river otter, Thor! 🥳 His keepers threw him a birthday party complete with an ice cake filled with fish! 🎂🐟 As you can see, Thor, his sister Yeyuno and buddy Matteo know the best way to get the fish out— throwing the cake in the water! 🌊

Happy 12th birthday to our giant river otter, Thor! 🥳 His keepers threw him a birthday party complete with an ice cake filled with fish! 🎂🐟 As you can see, Thor, his sister Yeyuno and buddy Matteo know the best way to get the fish out— throwing the cake in the water! 🌊

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Our Galapagos brother from another Galapagos mother, Philadelphia Phillies' own Phanatic, stopped by to visit our baby Galapagos tortoises! 🐢 Like their mom, Mommy, these slow-and-steady guys can live 100+ years—and they'll be loyal Phillies fans the whole way! ⚾

Our Galapagos brother from another Galapagos mother, Philadelphia Phillies' own Phanatic, stopped by to visit our baby Galapagos tortoises! 🐢 Like their mom, Mommy, these slow-and-steady guys can live 100+ years—and they'll be loyal Phillies fans the whole way! ⚾

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BABY ALERT! 💙 Grace and Maaka’s little joey is finally peeking out after 6 months growing in mom’s pouch! Grace is doing amazing as a first-time mom, and we’re still working on picking the perfect name. Keep an eye out next time you visit—you might spot him! 👀

BABY ALERT! 💙 Grace and Maaka’s little joey is finally peeking out after 6 months growing in mom’s pouch! Grace is doing amazing as a first-time mom, and we’re still working on picking the perfect name. Keep an eye out next time you visit—you might spot him! 👀

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Casual reminder that Khumbie is the world’s best at bobbing for apples, (even in snow!) and this is not up for debate 😃 Thank you to our wonderful staff who worked through the snow storm to continue to give our animals the best care (and the best enrichment) possible! 💕

Casual reminder that Khumbie is the world’s best at bobbing for apples, (even in snow!) and this is not up for debate 😃 Thank you to our wonderful staff who worked through the snow storm to continue to give our animals the best care (and the best enrichment) possible! 💕

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What better way to celebrate Leopard Day than with some fun enrichment for our Amur leopard Kira 🐆 These activities encourage natural behaviors and let her “hunt” for her food!

What better way to celebrate Leopard Day than with some fun enrichment for our Amur leopard Kira 🐆 These activities encourage natural behaviors and let her “hunt” for her food!

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The breathtaking views Big Cat Crossing never get old🐾 🐅 Our Zoo360 exploration trails allow animals like our Amur tigers to travel and investigate sights, sounds and smells from around the Zoo!

The breathtaking views Big Cat Crossing never get old🐾 🐅 Our Zoo360 exploration trails allow animals like our Amur tigers to travel and investigate sights, sounds and smells from around the Zoo!

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Stop and tell Khumbie he's the sweetest boy right now 😡 Khumbie’s animal care specialists uses positive reinforcement to train him to stand on a platform and get comfortable with touch, making vet exams and blood draws a breeze!

Stop and tell Khumbie he's the sweetest boy right now 😡 Khumbie’s animal care specialists uses positive reinforcement to train him to stand on a platform and get comfortable with touch, making vet exams and blood draws a breeze!

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A certified purrfect snow day for puma siblings Olympia and Elbroch 😁❄️ Pumas inhabit the largest geographical region of any other cat in the world. They can be found from Alaska all the way down to Chile.

A certified purrfect snow day for puma siblings Olympia and Elbroch 😁❄️ Pumas inhabit the largest geographical region of any other cat in the world. They can be found from Alaska all the way down to Chile.

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Take a break from scrolling with some Trooper zoomies! 🏃💨 Nine-banded armadillos have poor eyesight, but their incredible sense of smell and hearing help them to explore their environments at top speed!

Take a break from scrolling with some Trooper zoomies! 🏃💨 Nine-banded armadillos have poor eyesight, but their incredible sense of smell and hearing help them to explore their environments at top speed!

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Snow time = play time 😺 Puma siblings Olympia and Elbroch enjoying the snow is the best thing you'll see today! Creds to our animal care team for capturing this awesome moment!

Snow time = play time 😺 Puma siblings Olympia and Elbroch enjoying the snow is the best thing you'll see today! Creds to our animal care team for capturing this awesome moment!

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THEY’RE HERE! 🐢🐢🐢🐢💕 Mommy the Galapagos tortoise’s 4 baby girls just made their public debut in the Reptile & Amphibian House—on Mommy’s 93rd Zoo-versary! Come say hi and witness a historic moment! Want to help name our quartet? You can vote here!

THEY’RE HERE! 🐢🐢🐢🐢💕 Mommy the Galapagos tortoise’s 4 baby girls just made their public debut in the Reptile & Amphibian House—on Mommy’s 93rd Zoo-versary! Come say hi and witness a historic moment! Want to help name our quartet? You can vote here!

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Snowy days for snowy leopard 💕❄️ Our animal care team always does an amazing job keeping animals like Marcy enriched and comfortable in the cold, winter weather!

Snowy days for snowy leopard 💕❄️ Our animal care team always does an amazing job keeping animals like Marcy enriched and comfortable in the cold, winter weather!

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A little snow won’t slow Violet down! Skunks have an excellent sense of smell and rely on it for foraging, which makes enrichment like puzzle feeders a favorite activity 🥦

A little snow won’t slow Violet down! Skunks have an excellent sense of smell and rely on it for foraging, which makes enrichment like puzzle feeders a favorite activity 🥦

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When it’s still the perfect weather for Yuki 😄 Snow leopards are built for extreme cold and high altitudes, with long, dense fur, large paws for the snow, and a big fluffy tail they can wrap around themselves like a blanket!

When it’s still the perfect weather for Yuki 😄 Snow leopards are built for extreme cold and high altitudes, with long, dense fur, large paws for the snow, and a big fluffy tail they can wrap around themselves like a blanket!

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