Children's Zoo at Celebration Square
We are a Regional Destination celebrating Nature, Wildlife and Lifelong Discovery through affordable and engaging experiences.
The Children's Zoo is one of the few zoos in the nation that operates completely independently of tax-based funding.
Our operating budget is 100% comprised of voluntary donations and revenues generated through daily visitors.
Each time you visit, and with every donation you give, you invest in your local Zoo,the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square!
Animal Encounters
The Children's Zoo features a variety of animals ranging from small insects to our large Clydesdale Horses. We are currently home to over 150 animals (and that's not including the thousands of insects!) year round.
While visiting the Zoo, you may run in to a few of our feathered friends walking the beautiful gardens and walkways. Peacocks and peahens roam our Zoo grounds and make sure to watch for those waddling ducks around the large pond.
Be sure to take part in our hands-on experiences with our hoof stock yards which include a llama and alpaca, alpine goats, cows and sheep. Oh, and let's not forget the little pot-bellied pig who rules it all.
Our black-footed penguins will wow you with their amazing speed and grace as they glide effortlessly through the water. The capuchin monkeys will make you laugh (or duck) as they search for the tasty treats the keepers have hidden in their exhibit. Or perhaps you would prefer to take a walk-a-bout through our eastern grey kangaroo exhibit. One may even hop across your path! Enjoy the colors and fragrances of the breathtaking gardens as you stroll along our paths and through our colorful butterfly house.
Mammals
Two main characteristics of mammals are that they are endothermic (warm-blooded) and have vertebrae (having a backbone). However, these characteristics are not only unique to mammals. Other animals which are not mammals can also have these characteristics. One trait that makes mammals unique is the presence of mammary glands, with which mothers produce milk to feed their young. The word "mammal" is derived from this characteristic. Mammals give birth to live young, with the exception of egg-laying monotremes (platypus and echidna). All mammals develop fur at some point during development, but not all keep it throughout their lifespan. Mammals have one main jaw bone which attach directly to the skull, unlike other animals which may have many bones comprising the jaw that may not attach to the skull. Mammals are also unique in that they have only one primary artery leading to the heart, while other animal groups can have many.
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