Startled zoo visitors watch as a monkey eats its own waste right after releasing it

Let’s fly into all the action this #NationalBirdDay! Our Zoo is home to a wide variety of bird species spread throughout multiple animal care departments so no matter the season you can always see your favorite feathered friends. Birds are an integral part of the eco-system playing role in seed dispersal, pest control, acting as nature's cleanup crew, pollinating plants, and helping cycle nutrients that can act as a fertilizer to environments. Here are ways to protect birds in the wild including