Sofia Zoo marmoset, and macaques. The predator sector houses big cats, bears and small predators, including lions, tigers, leopards, pumas and brown bears. In January 2011 the zoo received eight Humboldt penguins on loan from Germany. The penguins are on loan for about 18 months, after which they will be returned, with any offspring to stay at the zoo. The zoo has some 1,400 individual birds representing 192 species. Waterbirds are housed in a lake, and Imperial eagles, Griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures and buzzards in a large walk-through aviary. Other species of birds at the zoo include ostriches, Silver pheasants, peacocks, flamingos,
Henson Robinson Zoo which teach our youth about animals and their ecosystems. Participants will have the chance to create and present an enrichment item for an animal at the zoo. Course topics include Operation Otter, Horse Sense, Goofing Around with Goats, and Fun with Ferrets. This eight class course challenges teens, ages 13 to 17, with hands-on activities that allow them to learn about how the zoo makes conservation, education, animal care, and animal enrichment our top priorities. Junior Zookeepers expand their knowledge about animals and conservation issues, but also acquire actual handling experience with some of the zoo’s education use animals. The