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Bird extinct in the wild, born at San Antonio Zoo
SAN ANTONIO – There was a new bundle of joy hatched over the summer at the San Antonio Zoo’s Aviculture Department. Micronesian Kingfishers and are extinct in the wild and are known to be notoriously picky about their partners, but luckily, this San Antonio Zoo couple hit it off right away. San Antonio Zoo has a long history participating in conservation programs, working to save birds from extinction. The Micronesian Kingfisher couple can be found in the Hixon Bird House. For more information on the San Antonio Zoo, click here.
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Rare bird, extinct in the wild, born at San Antonio Zoo
SAN ANTONIO An exceptionally rare bird has just been born at the San Antonio Zoo and its a big win for conservationists who say only about 140 are known to exist in human care. San Antonio Zoo officials said a Micronesian Kingfisher, which is known to be extinct in the wild, was successfully hatched on July 4. I am so very proud of our Animal Care Specialists for all their hard work, dedication, and passion they bring to zoo daily, said San Antonio Zoo president Tim Morrow. The Micronesian Kingfishers at San Antonio Zoo can bee found at the Hixon Bird House. Related Links:Watch: Adorable play date at the San Antonio Zoo gets national attentionPossible second shutdown could endanger San Antonio ZooSan Antonio Zoo brings back drive-thru experience on select dates