The Santa Barbara Zoo Superstar is… Legion and is super adorable. We even call them a bit legendary: Monty the Humboldt Penguin, the true social media beloved, was featured in the children’s book “Monty’s Amazing Adventures,” which debuted in 2020. Now there’s another incredible contender for “The Ultimate Santa Barbara Zoo Star.” Park Zoo in Rochester, New York. Ruby’s address update falls into a key job in survival planning for zoo and aquarium (AZA) species, hoping that she and her habitat companion Raj will one day become parents. Raj has been home to the zoo since 2023 when he moved to his habitat with Matilda, a Burma black mountain turtle, which is familiar to red panda lovers.
Santa Barbara Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo
Nice to meet you, Ruby: This imposing red panda is exploring her habitat at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
The zoo staff… Ruby and Raj are making time to get to know each other in a relaxed way. Ruby is still used to her new excavations, so the Cubs may not come anytime soon. Still, hope for the future remains high in zoos. ”
I want to know more… About the Red Panda? Mammals are often referred to as “raccoon-like” thanks to their gorgeous tails, distinctive ears and other attributes. They are “not closely related” to giant pandas, zoo stocks and “nearly 50% of the red panda habitat is in the Eastern Himalayas,” according to the World Wildlife Fund. How do you play a role in supporting all of the cute, noble and charming animals at Santa Barbara Zoo? Being a foster parent is an important show of support.
