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Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Inside the Zoo Blog! Ever wondered what it’s like working or volunteering at a zoo? Do you want to see more cute animal stories from your favorite LVZ residents? Are you interested in learning about more ways that you can live a little greener? Do you like staying up to date on all the zoo news? Then you’ve come to the right spot! Check back often for updates on all your favorite topics, and we hope you enjoy this look inside the zoo!


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Frog Training

When thinking of which animals to train in a zoo, your mind may go straight to mammals like our raccoon ...
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March 19, 2023 / Blog Posts, Training Tales

Shamrocks, Shenanigans, and… Snakes?

            When we start seeing everything turn green and shamrocks start popping up like daises, it can only mean one ...
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March 17, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events
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The Butterfly Effect

            It’s time to come out of your chrysalis for Learn About Butterflies Day! Did you know Pennsylvania is a home ...
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March 13, 2023 / Blog Posts, Special Events

My Sustainable Valentine

My Sustainable Valentine Show a little love for the Earth this Valentine’s Day! February 14 often causes people to feel ...
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February 10, 2023 / Blog Posts, Sustainable Living
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Nature Adventures

            Over the last few months, the Education department has been working hard and playing harder. Why is that, you ...
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November 27, 2022 / Blog Posts, Education Station
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Educators Assemble! International Zoo Educator Day

Educators Assemble! In honor of International Zoo Educator Day, we wanted to introduce you to the ZOOperheros on our Education ...
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November 14, 2022 / Blog Posts, Zoo Life

Howling for Wolves

     Wolves have mystified and awed people for centuries. They have been featured in myths and legends across many ...
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October 21, 2022 / Blog Posts, Special Events
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Oh My Gourd…It’s Pumpkin Season!

     A slight chill blows in the air, and soon the smell of pumpkin spice follows right behind it ...
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October 1, 2022 / Blog Posts, Sustainable Living
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International Vulture Awareness Day

    Each year, on the first Saturday in September, vultures are celebrated all over the world with International Vulture ...
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August 25, 2022 / Blog Posts, Special Events

Living A Little Greener

    I’m sure you’ve heard about how you should use reusable shopping bags and avoid using single use plastics ...
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August 24, 2022 / Blog Posts, Sustainable Living
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Implementing Conservation into Education

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! The education department wanted to give some updates on what they have been doing to ...
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July 29, 2022 / Blog Posts, Education Station
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An Intern’s Point of View

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a zoo? The best way to find out ...
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July 25, 2022 / Blog Posts, Zoo Life
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A Labor of Love

This week across the nation people and animals have been celebrating those brave souls that have chosen to work in ...
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July 23, 2022 / Blog Posts, Zoo Life
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Protecting Our Flock

Many people have been wondering about why some of the Lehigh Valley Zoo’s avian species have been off exhibit since ...
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June 15, 2022 / Blog Posts, Zoo News
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One Ocean, One Climate, One Future

For those of us who don’t live near the ocean, it can sometimes be difficult to see how important the ...
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May 31, 2022 / Blog Posts, Special Events
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