Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo

Today is World Parrot Day!

World Parrot Day was established by the World Parrot Trust in 2004 to shine the spotlight on the plight of these birds, many of which are risking extinction due to habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade. Learn more at https://parrots.org/

Today is World Turtle Day!

This annual event aims to increase awareness about protecting turtles, tortoises, and their habitats.

Ralph Mitchell Zoo is home to three sulcata tortoises, one yellow-footed tortoise, and many red-eared sliders. Did you know that all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises? Turtles are usually aquatic with flat shells and webbed feet. Tortoises live on land with dome-shaped shells and short, sturdy legs.

Find out more and ways to help at worldturtleday.org.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow from 1:00-2:00!