Baby Bird Season
Spring has sprung and you know what that means, baby birds are here. If you come across any baby birds that seem out of place, the best thing to do is to leave them where they are. At this time of...
View ArticlePolar Pathway: Bigger and Better
When you step into the Polar Pathway this year, you’ll be in for a shock. It’s a bit different than last year with a few new additions you’re sure to enjoy.This year we have six magellanic penguins for...
View ArticleBaby Bird Season is Here
It’s that time of year again: baby bird season. Spring time brings with it the lovely sounds of baby birds chirping in their nests, and the not so lovely sight of baby birds wandering around in harm’s...
View ArticleIce Palace: A Penguin Paradise at Christmas Town
Before I came to the park, I was lucky enough to train and care for a colony of African Black-footed penguins at another zoo. It was there that I caught the penguin bug and have loved them ever...
View ArticleThe Many Shades of the Lorikeet
For me, it feels like spring has finally arrived when the birds move back into the Lorikeet Glen aviary. During the colder months, they are housed in a fully-enclosed and heated aviary at our zoo...
View ArticleWhat to Get an Owl for its Birthday
Being the animal lovers we are at Busch Gardens, we often celebrate animal birthdays just as much if not more than our own birthdays. Not too long ago, Joanna, our Eurasian eagle owl turned two. She...
View ArticleBusch Gardens Welcomes Special Guests to Christmas Town
It's the time of year when the Busch Gardens’ Zoo Team is checking all of the park’s cold weather equipment to make sure that the animals have what they need to stay comfortable during the colder...
View ArticleInternational Vulture Awareness Day
Since today is International Vulture Awareness Day, we thought what better time to introduce you to Busch Gardens’ resident scavenger: our Black Vulture, Attila.If you have seen The Secret Life of...
View ArticleOwl Bet You Didn’t Know…
It’s that time of year again: time to find Halloween costumes and unpack the spooky décor. Have you ever noticed how many fall and Halloween decorations feature owls? As it turns out, owls have long...
View ArticleGrab a Photo with "Creepy Critters" at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
Hello everyone! As we say goodbye to summer and usher in the delightful autumn weather of Virginia, we look forward to things like pumpkin spice—EVERYTHING and the beautiful fall colors. Here at...
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