CALL OF THE WILD BLOG

Copper Canyon Challenge

Copper Canyon Challenge

Olivia explores the new Copper Canyon Challenge at the El Paso Zoo and shares information on participation requirements as well as pricing for member and non-members.

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Zoo Crew

Zoo Crew

Olivia talks to us about Zoo Crew, our new youth development program. We reached out to local high schools looking for young adults that are

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Earth Day 2019

Earth Day 2019

July 20th. is going to be an amazing day at your El Paso Zoo. Olivia shares with us a little about the event in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse!

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El Paso Del Norte AAZK

El Paso Del Norte AAZK

The El Paso Del Norte AAZK- American Association of Zoo Keepers is an organization that raises funds for the zoo as well as conservation efforts around the world.

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Eco Garden

Eco Garden

Olivia shares the amazing Eco Gardens that you can find in the African section of the El Paso Zoo. Learn the secret at the center of the plant nourishment that produces plants and vegetables that we share with some of our animals!

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Our Volunteers Rock!

Our Volunteers Rock!

Olivia lets us in on a little known secret about our mascots, some of which you might have seen around the zoo or around town (such as a Chihuahua’s game)! Watch the video and see who’s behind these furry friends!

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Carousel Sneak Peek

Carousel Sneak Peek

Olivia gives us a sneak peek at the new Hunt Family Endangered Species Carousel. Find out which endangered species are represented in the 30 animal carousel. A project brought to you by the El Paso Zoological Society!

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Mexican Gray Wolf

Mexican Gray Wolf

Olivia shares cool facts about the Mexican Gray wolf at our one and only awesome El Paso Zoo. It is THE MOST ENDANGERED subspecies of WOLF IN THE WORLD!! Learn all about the new environment that is being prepared for them in the Chihuahuan Desert!

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Aye, Chihuahuan Desert!

Aye, Chihuahuan Desert!

You may have noticed our Americas section of the zoo is currently under construction, but I am going to let you into a little secret…

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Calling all Volunteer Rock Stars!

Calling all Volunteer Rock Stars!

The term “Rock Star” has many definitions; one in particular states that a rock star is defined as, “a star or celebrity in any field or profession,

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Go Wild At Zoo Camp!

Go Wild At Zoo Camp!

The days are warming up and summer break is here. You know what that means, don’t you? Zoo Camp! If your child loves animals, the great outdoors, or simply has an insatiable curiosity about the natural world, Zoo Camp offers a one of a kind summer adventure!…

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Going Over the EDGE

Going Over the EDGE

On Saturday, February the 18th, visitors to downtown El Paso will see things crawling down from a high building, that otherwise shouldn’t belong there. No, it’s not the monkeys from our zoo…

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