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Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby with Joey
HOPPING WITH EXCITEMENT This Spring, The Living Desert was overjoyed to welcome three rock wallaby joeys to the mob. Born to mothers Bonnie, Lucy, and Prissy, these adorable joeys are settling in to their new home in Australian Adventures. Yellow-footed rock wallaby joeys are native to Southern Australia and live in rocky outcroppings. They are master rock climbers that can easily maneuver using their long, strong tails and feet. Listed as Endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), these rock wallaby joeys are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.
SUMMER ZOOCAMP RETURNS TO THE LIVING DESERT Your budding naturalist’s wonderfully wild adventure awaits! Summer ZooCamp will be offered in person for students, ages 4-13. Join The Living Desert for seven weeks of programming focused on nature play, STEAM-based learning, behind-thescenes experiences, and more. ZooCamp themes vary by age and include Hop, Slither, and Climb; Mysteries of the Desert; Eco Heroes; and much more. Summer ZooCamps run select weeks June 21-August 6 from 8:00am – 12:00pm. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect, including mask-wearing and daily temperature checks. Members: $186/week; Non-members: $216/week.
ZooCamp
Registration is NOW OPEN at LivingDesert.org/ZooCamp.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for these future Zoo events. Howl-O-Ween October 30-31, 2021 WildLights November 23 (Member Preview Night), 24, 26-27; December 3-4, 10-11, 17-24, 26-30, 2021 Late Fall 2021 Rhino Savanna Grand Opening Celebrations International Desert Conservation Summit *More information to come. Programing and events are subject to change. WildLights
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