On weekends, the Zoo may experience high attendance. For your safety and guest experience, the Zoo may need to limit parking once the lots are full. We typically reopen the parking lots once guests start leaving and spaces open. Check on our social media or website for up-to-date information on parking status. Read our tips for visiting.
Researching methods to provide a habitat more closely resembling the flamingo’s wild home led us to change their all grass habitat. Our horticulture staff worked closely with the zookeepers to create a dirt/mud surface in places for them to stand in, which is more like their natural habitat.
This species is cooperatively managed as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan program program. This program is responsible for developing a Breeding and Transfer Plan for each species in the program.