Explore Your Zoo
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Zoo Blog
- Docent Animal Stories
Our docents have a special relationship with the animals that call the Zoo home. Spending more time than any visitor on the guest-facing side of animal habitats gives them unique insight into the behaviors, growth, and personalities of the full range of species at the Zoo. So, what do they observe over years of dedicated watching, learning, and caring? We’re sharing some of their favorite interactions and stories. - Do You Speak Meerkat?
We all know that communication is the process by which information is passed from one individual to another and that humans use words, voice intonation, and body language to communicate. But how do other animals communicate? And which animals might use a set of rules and conventions that all members in a group understand, like we do?
