Wild Animal Wednesday! LION CUBS in the BRONX!!!!!!

Everyone is a sucker for babies... especially King of the Jungle babies.  That's right!  Lion cubs at the Bronx Zoo!!  Not one, not two, but three!  They are super cute and really playful. They can be seen with their Mom Sukari, and Father, M’wasi in the African Plains exhibit between 10am-1pm daily.  They are just over three months old, and you don't want to miss these cuties!  Do you want to help name them?  Click Here! 

Photo Credits: Julie Larsen Maher © Wildlife Conservation Society

Wild Animal Wednesday! Jello Enrichment for Squirrel Monkeys at the Bronx Zoo!!

I know that I posted about monkeys in the zoo last week, but this is so adorable I just couldn't wait to share it!  Watch as these cute little monkey's discover Jello for the first time!! 

Take a trip to the Bronx Zoo and see the squirrel monkey's for yourself!  Visit http://www.bronxzoo.com/

African Penguins in Norwalk, CT!

Time is running out to see the African Penguin exhibit at the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium!  They are so cute you don't want to miss them.  The Aquarium built a special exhibit just for these penguins and there is no extra charge to see them.  You can check them out with your general admission ticket. 

If you can't make it over there- you can check out the Live Penguin Cam to see what those little guys are up to!

To learn a little more about the African Penguins and the wonderful exhibit watch this clip from WTNH. 

Wild Animal Wednesdays! This Week- Sea Lion Pups at Mystic Aquarium!

This Summer three orphaned Sea Lion pups were rescued (separately) and brought to the Mystic Aquarium, right here in Connecticut.  They came from all over the country but have become the best of friends!  For the full story visit the Zooborns Website.  The Mystic Aquarium is a terrific place to plan a day trip with their many beautiful animals, dolphin show, and wonderful exhibits.  Plan your trip while the weather is still nice!  Visit http://www.mysticaquarium.org/. 

(photo courtesy of Mystic Aquarium)

Baby Walrus Dies of Pneumonia in Brooklyn

Akituusaq was Brooklyn's baby walrus.  He was the first Pacific Walrus born at the New York Aquaruim in over 113 years.   Unfortunately his stay on earth was short lived as he died on September 1st, 2009, at only two years old.  Atikuusaq died because of complications from pnemonia.  The Aquarium tried to save the baby walrus' life by providing special round the clock care, but it just wasn't meant to be.  Walrus births in captivity are actually very rare; only one in five live past their first year.  Support the Wildlife Conservation Society, visit the New York Aquaruim.  They are also looking for volunteers, if you are interested in helping please click here.

Check out the video below of Akituusaq and his Dad, Ayveq swimming and having fun in their aquarium.