Vilanzo the manatee was beached and cold stressed, but got some new friends while he was rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – watch his story here. Resource Links Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Manatee Critical Care Center (Where Vilanzo […]
Differences in DNA, coat patterns, ossicones (the funny things sticking out of their heads), where they live, and dramatic population declines converge into an important conclusion that has urgent conservation implications – there are 4 species of giraffe, and they need to be saved. Join Faraja the giraffe, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Conservation Program Officer, […]
Sea Turtles can use all the help they can get. Learn about efforts to conserve these animals (and what you can do). Visit Conservation groups and go on turtle patrol in Ponte Vedra Beach. See lots of baby sea turtles rescued, and follow Pip, our animated loggerhead! Continue Reading to view all sea turtle videos and resources. […]
Sea turtles migrate vast distances in the ocean, and understanding where they go gives insight into their ecology and lifestyle. Learn about the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s satellite tracking program and then follow the turtles yourself! Transcript Tinker Bell’s track
What images come to mind when you think of the 1960’s? How about baby sea turtles being airlifted by the U.S. Navy? Join David Godfrey for a short explanation of an early conservation effort by the Sea Turtle Conservancy. Transcript
Forrest and Fiji are the youngest giraffes at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, and their dad, Duke, has sired 14 additional offspring. See these giraffes and learn a little bit about their family tree by mammal keeper LeShea Upchurch. Transcript Companion Guide
Get a behind the scenes peek at preparing mixed herbs and alfalfa for the giraffe herd, as well as learn about some of the plants that the giraffes browse and graze on as they roam about their “African” Savanna at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Oh, and did someone say banana? Transcript Companion Guide
Winston Churchill, the Indian River Lagoon, and Mexican Sea Turtle Boots are just a few of the topics covered in this spotlight video, which expands on this topic from the Threats and Solutions feature video. Transcript External Resources for Sea Turtle Videos Websites: Sea Turtle Conservancy STC Kids’ Corner STC Tour de turtles Florida Fish […]
Highlighting nature, science, and technology with Northeast Florida connections. English and Spanish closed captions are available. Watch through the credits to see additional footage like dinosaur assembly.
