Gladys Porter Zoo
Description
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 27 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,500 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.
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facebook.comHere's some cuteness to start your 3-day weekend off right! These foals are on exhibit daily with their moms and the rest of the herd. ☺ #GPZOO #zebras #zoobabies
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We hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend! We'll be open all weekend, including Labor Day! #GPZOO #LaborDayWeekend #VisitMitte
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Hang in there Jamil... It's almost Friday! 😄 Did you know that male lions spend an average of 20 hours a day SLEEPING?! We're sure that can get very exhausting. Keep up the hard work, Jamil! 👍 #GPZOO #lion
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Suns out, tongues out? We had to save this photo for a #WackyWednesday 🤪 #GPZOO #giraffe #silly
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When you're walking through Australia, try not to disturb this nesting carpet python on exhibit! The female will incubate her eggs by remaining coiled around them and shivering to generate heat. The incubation period for carpet pythons is approximately 50 - 55 days. Photo by: Clint Guadiana #GPZOO
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It's #NationalDogDay! African wild dogs's Latin name, Lycaon pictus, literally translates to "painted wolf". Covered in black, brown and white markings, no two dogs will ever look alike. They live in packs of two of more and unlike domestic dogs, their vocalizations vary widely. Their large rounded ears act as satellites, helping them to hear not only other pack members from large distances but also potential prey or threats. The African wild dogs are listed as endangered due to loss of habitat and their susceptibility to diseases spread by domestic animals. As human populations continue to grow, so will the threats to these dogs' populations. #GPZOO #wilddogs
Our capybaras are in a little game of “Follow the Leader”😆 Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world and they love to swim! #GPZOO #capybara
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Happy Birthday, RJ! We enjoyed having you here! #GPZOO #VisitMitte
Sharing is caring! Rhino hornbills are typically found in male/female pairs that mate for life. You will see them sharing food with one another as a way to strengthen their bond. 💕 #GPZOO #EndangeredSpecies #hornbills
When it’s #WorldOrangutanDay but it’s also #Monday... 😅 Yesterday, the RGV AAZK Chapter had some enrichment items for our orangutans to play with and today this little one is still enjoying her blanket, as you can see. #GPZOO #Orangutans
RGV AAZK Chapter
Join the RGV AAZK Chapter tomorrow for #WorldOrangutanDay. They’ll be at the Orangutan palapa at 2:00p.m. with some orangutan enrichment and Keeper Chats!
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