» Santa Barbara Zoo: Offered a virtual tour of the zoo while it was closed
» Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: Created new ways of serving the community at 50 sites; restaurants are making meals that the Foodbank delivers to individuals
» Wilderness Youth Project: Offered playful and interactive group calls for children of all ages
» Alpha Resource Center: Created a virtual bulletin board as a great resource of information for families navigating these challenging times
» Mental Wellness Center: Operated a virtual program providing many support group opportunities and community resources
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Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Santa Barbara Zoo announced the death of one of their Humboldt penguins on Monday.
On Monday, Santa Barbara Zoo posted a photo and video of one of their Humboldt penguins passing away due to a respiratory fungal infection.
Vetta, a 10-year-old Humboldt penguin, was humanely euthanized after unsuccessful medical treatment on her respiratory fungal infection.
Vetta and her partner, Monty, waddled together all around the zoo during the pandemic.
Their waddles helped bring joy to the Zoo and viewers during a difficult time nationwide.
The Zoo says Vetta and Monty were a great duo and were great parents.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Here comes Santa Claus, riding into the Santa Barbara Zoo by train!
He got a head start delivering presents to the animals this year. I love the Santa Barbara Zoo! Ho ho ho! Santa said.
Mr. Claus brought tasty treats to Monty and the other penguins in the exhibit as well as gifts for the turtles, meerkats and giraffes. I decided to start early this year since I have so much to do. I started at the Santa Barbara Zoo to make sure to get them their presents ahead of time so I have enough time for the kids on Christmas Eve, Santa explained.
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The Santa Barbara Zoo is welcoming two white-faced saki monkeys, the first of its kind at the zoo.
Three-year-old Calabaza came to the zoo from Miami, where he lived with his parents and two-year-old sister.
Two-year-old Penelope came from Glays Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas.
Zoo officials say the two monkeys were matched by the Species Survival Plan and have a breeding recommendation.
âPenelope has settled in well and while sheâs still a bit shy, she has been opening up and starting to show her personality more and more,â said Kristen Wieners, zoological manager and training facilitator at the Santa Barbara Zoo. âCalabaza is very curious about everything and anything in his surroundings and is also quite the talker when he gets excited. We are in the process of introducing the two to each other, and so far things are going well.â
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Source: Jennifer Zacharias for the Santa Barbara Zoo
Three-year-old Calabaza is said to be very curious about his new digs. (Courtesy photo)
The Santa Barbara Zoo is the new home to Penelope and Calabaza, two white-faced saki monkeys. Calabaza, who is s three years old, came to the Santa Barbara Zoo from Zoo Miami, where he lived with his parents and one-year-old sister. Penelope is two years old and came from Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas.
The two monkeys were matched by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and have a breeding recommendation.