At 10 months old, western lowland gorilla Zahra is healthy, feisty and eager to try new things. Get the latest update from Primates keeper Lynne McMahan.
We hang up a small red frisbee that’s right next to
Every year on Sept. 24, we celebrate World Gorilla Day by teaching visitors about our ambassador apes and sharing ways to help their wild counterparts.
trained to sit (or “station”) in front of a blue frisbee
The youngest members of American Trail’s pinniped family have made quite the splash this summer. In June, sea lion Catalina celebrated her first birthday. Meanwhile, 7-month-old gray seal Birdie is mastering some important training behaviors.
weights, as well as stationing (holding still) on a Frisbee
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s charismatic Bornean orangutan infant, Redd, will celebrate his second birthday Sept. 12! Since the last update in February, he has hit some major milestones. Get the latest scoop on this playful primate.
continues to master the art of stationing at his yellow Frisbee
Ever wondered what it would be like to care for an endangered animal?
small amount of yogurt and plate it on a miniature Frisbee
