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Here’s a fin-tastic care story from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in honor of Shark Week and Shark Awareness Day! 🦈
Moon is an epaulette shark at Stingray Cove™ who was observed by his Animal Care Specialists occasionally biting his tail. Since this behavior in sharks could indicate pain or an injury, he was evaluated by our Veterinary Medicine team. They performed a CT scan and ultrasound to evaluate his spine and internal structures for any cause of the behavior. Luckily for Moon, no obvious lesions were found, and he has responded swimmingly to a short course of treatment with pain medications. It`s been over two months since Moon`s dedicated care team has observed the tail biting behavior and they report he`s doing well in his Stingray Cove home!
All our clinical veterinarians are Board Certified Specialists in Zoological Medicine™, with expertise in zoo, wildlife, and aquatic animals. Additionally, our Senior Director of Animal Health, Dr. Jimmy Johnson, has a special interest in aquatic species, particularly sharks, and is also a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian!
Whether it’s an epaulette shark or an Asian elephant, our amazing veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians are available 24/7 to provide expert care to every animal that calls DZCA home! 🦈
Photo Credit: Programs Specialist Rachel O. and Dr. Jimmy Johnson
#DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #SharkWeek #SharkAwarenessDay
The answer to yesterday’s Guess the Tooth, presented by @deltadentalco, is one of our red-ruffed lemurs! While you can’t see it in this picture, red-ruffed lemurs have evolved a special “tooth comb” to help groom their dense fur. These teeth are long, thin, set close together and resemble the teeth of a comb. 🦷
Beat the heat this weekend with early mornings and extended evening hours! ☀️ Due to the high heat expected Saturday, July 13 through Monday, July 15, we’re opening at 7:30 a.m. for all guests and members!
And don’t forget about summer extended hours! Join us from 4:00–9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays now through August 4. Enjoy cooler temperatures, live music, silent disco, animal demos, and more.
Come early, stay late, and enjoy extra summer fun at DZCA! Head to the link in our bio to learn more.
Even tigers enjoy a popsicle on a hot day! ChloJo is especially a fan of these frozen treats which are made from a unique blend of meat and blood. It might not be our flavor of choice, but she can`t get enough! These special popsicles provide mental stimulation and help her stay cool during the summer months.
Support our animals and make their summer as refreshing as possible! ❄️ 🐅 Head to the link in our bio to donate today.
