The Stork Visits the Santa Ana Zoo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 16, 2010
Contact: Cathi Decker
FOSAZ Executive Director
(714) 953-8555 x11
cdecker@fosaz.org

STORK VISITS SANTA ANA ZOO!

The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is pleased to announce the birth of a white-faced saki monkey (Pithecia pithecia) on the 13th of February, 2010. The proud parents are Dakota and Aaliyah. The yet to be named baby is the fifth offspring of this pair. Mom, dad and baby, along with the siblings can be found at home in the rainforest exhibit at the zoo.

 

White-faced saki monkeys are a small to medium sized primate that ranges throughout the northern portion of the Amazon Basin, namely Brazil, Venezuela and the Guyanas. In the wild, seeds consist of more than 50% of their diet with soft fruits, leaves, insects and flowers making up the balance. With a wide distribution and lack of major threats, at this time white-faced saki monkeys are considered stable in the wild.

The new baby is on view for the public daily between 10:00AM and 4:00PM
at the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park, 1801 Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Admission is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and children 3-12 years. Children under three are free. For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit our website at: www.santaanazoo.org.

Thursday Trivia!

Here's another question about the Santa Ana Zoo and an animal that lives there . Learn all kinds of fun facts and what to see when you visit the Zoo!

Here's your question for March 11:

What is the name for this type of monkey?


It should be obvious that this is a monkey, but what's up with that extreme moustache? This distinguishing feature and its resemblance to someone is how this type of monkey got it's name.
It is native to the Amazon Basin, in Peru, Bolivia and parts of Brazil. They are a Rainforest monkey, and live in the trees, so they jump quite well.
(*Hint - Find them at the Santa Ana Zoo near the end by Conservation Corner)

Tweet the answer to Santa Ana Zoo's Twitter
We'll play for a family pass to the Zoo (admission for 4 people), and will take 3 winners today.

Good Luck!

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The answer is that this is the

Emperor Tamarin

Named for its moustache which spans the width of its shoulders, the Emperor Tamarin is named for its resemblance to German emperor Wilhelm II.
Congratulations to our winners!

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Stay tuned for more Trivia coming every Thursday, and thanks for following the Santa Ana Zoo on Twitter!

Thursday Trivia 2010!

Thursday Trivia is back!

Play along and answer questions about the Santa Ana Zoo and animal trivia for prizes. Learn all kinds of fun facts and what to see when you visit the Zoo!

Here's your question for March 4:

What kind of bird is this?

This bird can be identified by its pinkish color and the funky shaped bill that it uses to scoop food out of the water.
It is native to South America and parts of the Gulf Coast.
(*Hint - Find them at the Santa Ana Zoo in the "Colors of the Amazon" walk through aviary)

Tweet me your answer on Santa Ana Zoo's Twitter
We'll play for a family pass to the Zoo (admission for 4 people), and will take 3 winners today.

Good Luck!

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The answer is that this bird is the

Roseate Spoonbill

Congratulations to our winners: Richard, Sarah, and Logical Solutions

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Stay tuned for more Trivia coming every Thursday, and thanks for following the Santa Ana Zoo on Twitter!

Thursday Trivia Question

Greetings! Here's some Thursday Trivia for November 12:

The Santa Ana Zoo is noted for it's neotropic focus. In what part of the world, do we find most of our neotropic collection?

a.) Australia and New Zealand
b.) Africa
c.) Central and South America
d.) Europe

Tweet your answer to www.twitter.com/@santaanazoo








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