Pueblo Zoo facts for kids
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| Location | 3455 Nuckolls Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado, United States |
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| Land area | 30 acres (12.1 ha) |
| Coordinates | 38°15′42″N 104°39′29″W / 38.2617°N 104.6581°W |
| No. of animals | 420 |
| No. of species | 142 |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Website | http://www.pueblozoo.org |
The Pueblo Zoo is a fun place to visit in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It covers about 25 acres, which is like 25 football fields! The zoo is open all year round.
You can see over 420 animals from more than 140 different kinds of species here. The Pueblo Zoological Society helps manage the zoo. It is also approved by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This means the zoo meets high standards for animal care.
The first parts of the zoo were built a long time ago, between 1933 and 1940. Special groups like the Works Progress Administration helped build it during a tough time in history. Because of its history, the zoo is listed as the Pueblo City Park Zoo on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Explore the Amazing Animal Exhibits
The Pueblo Zoo has many cool areas where you can see animals from all over the world. Each area is designed to feel like the animals' natural homes.
Serengeti Safari: African Animals
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Step into the Serengeti Safari and imagine you are in Africa! Here, you can spot mighty lions. Look for speedy Grevy's zebras and tall ostriches. You might also see graceful Thomson's gazelles. Other animals include East African crowned cranes and large lappet-faced vultures. Keep an eye out for white storks and waterbucks too. This area is also home to energetic African wild dogs.
Australian Outback: Down Under
Travel to the Australian Outback without leaving Colorado! This exhibit features animals from Australia. You can see large emus and hopping red kangaroos. Surprisingly, you will also find the maned wolf here. These unique wolves are actually from South America, not Australia!
Asian Adventure: Far East Friends
The Asian Adventure exhibit brings you animals from Asia. Here, you can meet the rare Przewalski's horses. These horses are an ancient type of wild horse. You can also watch playful white handed gibbons swinging around. Look for tiny Reeves's muntjac deer and the interesting Malayan sun bears.
Colorado Wetlands: Local Wildlife
The Colorado Wetlands exhibit shows animals that live closer to home. This area highlights creatures found in Colorado's wet areas. You can see majestic Rocky Mountain elk and huge Plains bison. Watch for elegant white pelicans and beautiful trumpeter swans. Other birds include North American wood ducks. On the ground, look for busy black tailed prairie dogs and quick swift foxes.
Pioneer Ranch: Farm Fun
At Pioneer Ranch, you can meet animals that might live on a farm. This exhibit lets you see many different kinds of ranch animals. You can find cows, donkeys, and tiny miniature horses. There are also fluffy alpacas and both one-humped dromedary and two-humped Bactrian camels. Say hello to goats, hogs, and sheep. Other animals include llamas, owls, snakes, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, goose, ducks, and tortoises.
Helping Animals: Conservation Efforts
The Pueblo Zoo is not just about showing animals. It also works hard to protect them. The zoo takes part in special programs to help save endangered species.
- In 2009, the Pueblo Zoo was involved in the AZA Species Survival Plans for 16 different animal species.
- They also helped with Population Management Plans for 18 species. These plans help make sure animal populations stay healthy and strong.
See also
In Spanish: Zoológico de Pueblo para niños
