Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo’s featured animal for January is the Spotted Hyena. We sat down with our Mammal Department Manager, Chelsea Godwin, to talk about these amazing creatures, and answer some questions submitted by our Facebook and Instagram followers. … Continued

As we begin to celebrate another Independence Day, I am not only reminded of the significance of this date, but I am also conscious of the many forgotten facets of history that helped to build this great nation. Making my … Continued

“We’ve got some turtles coming in.” That statement from Eric Trager, the Executive Director of the zoo, was the start of one of the most challenging, but also rewarding, zoo experiences I’ve had in my career. The turtles were coming … Continued

It’s Valentine’s Day and there’s nothing we love more than some fun animal love stories! From monogamous relationships to independent females that don’t need no man, Mother Nature has us covered.

It has been a busy year for us! As 2016 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of the moments and accomplishments that made this year so significant. In February, we were the first zoological facility in … Continued

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo’s first annual Howl-een Extravaganza was filled with smiling faces, spooky costumes and lots (and lots!) of candy! Between our family-friendly hay maze, creepy crawly activity station, festive-themed animal enrichment shows and trick-or-treat stations around … Continued