*Conch feels safest in 4. Soft friend is least threat*

CONCH HAS BEEN WAITING

Minnie’s teeth also look sharp

Conch likes the bubbles as much as Daisy does

Baby Theresa

"I had worked with a variety of bird and reptile groups before joining APZ, and it was really put to the test as a care specialist. Theresa is a very special animal, and it was a great opportunity to play a role in her development and growing with the zoo together". (3/3)

Using techniques of modern zoos, animal care staff would apply puppets to associate parental care with a prop to ensure natural behaviors. "We were on the cutting-edge of understanding dinosaurs in those early years" says director of animal care Christian Flores (@crikeyitschristian.bsky.social) 2/3

How did you guess conch’s Mononykus?

Conch likes when conch’s shell is brushed

Wax on, wax off

Every day is Dinosaur Day for conch

Conch does not size-up to Inostrancevia…

Dreadnaughtus need not fear conch either