The Zoo’s mission statement is inspiring others to join us in caring for animals and conserving the natural world.
Caring for animals is at the core of what we do. There are many aspects that go into taking care of the Zoo’s animals, including feeding and nutrition, vet care, training, and so much more! For example, in one year, the Zoo’s Commissary Department, which is responsible for ordering, preparing, and distributing food to all of the animals, will deliver:
- 1,000 bushels of fruit and veggies
- 30,000 heads of lettuce
- 1 half ton (1,000 pounds) of grapes
- 2.25 tons of celery
- 5 tons of carrots
- 5 tons of monkey chow
- 8 tons of bird food
- 12 tons of carnivore diet
- Over 35 tons of fish
Want to learn more? Visit the animal care page on the Zoo’s website.
