They passed away unexpectedly of a very contagious primate bacteria called Shigella. Eerie has recovered from this terrible disease and is fine. The Zoo is now looking at options for the Siamang exhibit and companionship for Eerie. Deja was such a special little siamang with enormous character, pluck and a winning personality. She was full…
Month: June 2022
Climate Change – You can help
by Robert D. Vines PE, C.P.M. Note – Robert D. Vines is on the Board of Directors of the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, one of the Zoo’s most important education partners. He says “If you are in a hurry, skip this first section and drop down to “El Paso Actions.” Climate Change Conundrum – Part 1…
Hike leaders needed for upcoming event at Franklin Mountains State Park
Do you like to lead nature hikes? If so the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Planning Committee needs you. The 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta planned for September 24-25 will include a special day of hikes at Tom May Park in the Franklin Mountains. Many of our readers are familiar with this section of Franklin Mountains State…
Three Mexican wolf pups born at the El Paso Zoo join the wild population
Eleven genetically valuable captive-born Mexican wolf pups have been placed into wild dens to be raised in the wild by their surrogate parents after another successful fostering season. Three of the pups were born at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on May 2, 2022 went to the Dark Canyon den (2 pups) and…
Zoo makes plans to host Chihuahuan Desert Conference in 2023
The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition are working on plans to host a third Chihuahuan Desert Conference in El Paso in November of 2023. The conference will bring together researchers and conservation advocates from across the Chihuahuan Desert to help facilitate collaboration in the region and learn of…
Painted Dog Conservation Update
The Zoo recently hosted a Zoom presentation with Dr. Greg Rasmussen of the Painted Dog Research Trust in Zimbabwe. I first met Dr. Rasmussen at a Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. I can think of few people anywhere in the world more dedicated to saving endangered painted dogs. In…
Why does land use in El Paso matter?
How we develop or not develop land in El Paso and the surrounding area is a big issue on the minds of many people. We need land for new homes, businesses, roads and recreation and as each year passes and more land is developed, the amount of available undeveloped land decreases. Natural landscapes on undeveloped…
In theaters this weekend: Deep in the Heart
Premiere Cinema in El Paso – June 4 – 10 Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of what makes Texas unique — its diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife behavior that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to…
Conservation Education 