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The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize is the only reserve in the world specifically established to conserve wild jaguars. A 128,000-acre expanse of tropical forest, it is confirmed to have at least 80 adult jaguars living within its borders[1]. Local communities benefit from this sanctuary through tourist revenue and employment, and community residents take […]

Brittany Bishop has been an animal keeper in the bird department of Turtle Back Zoo for over two years and has worked in animal care for over seven years. Recently, the Zoological Society of New Jersey sponsored an experience for her with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Costal Birds (SANCCOB) at its

African lions, Demarcus and Sukari, have been adored since their arrival at Turtle Back Zoo in 2017. Both lions are enrolled in a species survival program breeding plan, to directly aide in stabilizing the endangered population of lions in the wild by managing a healthy, genetically diverse, and demographically stable species population in zoos.  Their

In 2019, Turtle Back Zoo became the home for an unusual pair – Nandi the cheetah and Bowie the Labrador retriever. Having been raised together, the two are best friends and can be seen playing and cuddling most days at the zoo. Their connection does more than provide Nandi with a playmate; Bowie is trained

In 2018, Turtle Back Zoo became the home for a flock of African penguins in the Shores of Africa exhibit. Their presence at Turtle Back Zoo is both fun for families and important to their population; their exhibit was designed to encourage breeding in this endangered species.[1] While the penguins partake in this program to