b'A View ofTHE ZOOArizonas FIRST Endangered Pygmy Hippo Born at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park!!!!F or the first time ever, one of thespecialists, were able to better monitorWildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is located at most endangered and belovedher and Bubbles health through16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ (SE Corner animals of Africa is born rightevery step of pregnancy. That ensuredof State Route 303 and Northern Ave.) Open seven days a here in the Arizona desert! Wildlifethe birth of a healthy calf and hasweek, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Parkmaintained the health, comfort, andare open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last zoo admission is is beyond excited to announce thewell-being of the mom. Nessie andat 4:30 p.m.) Aquarium exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to birth of an adorable pygmy hippoBubbles are together on exhibit now,7:00 p.m. Admission includes access to the Zoo, Aquarium, named Bubbles! This is a significantweather permitting.and Safari Park.birth not only for Wildlife World but also for animal enthusiasts andThe pygmy hippopotamus is mainly conservationists because fewer thanfound in West Africa and is a far 3,000 of these amazing animals aremore terrestrial species compared to left in the wild. Bubbles was born oncommon hippos. Both types of hippos January 15th to his parents, Nessie andare threatened by habitat loss due Tootsie and is in excellent health. to logging and human settlement. Although conservation initiatives are Hippos are highly intelligent animals,ongoing, without more information on and the team at Wildlife World wasthe species status and a coordinated able to train in complex husbandryconservation strategy, the pygmy hippo may disappear from and medical behaviors allowing the mother Nessiethe wild. Fortunately, Arizonas climate is much like parts of to participate in maternal husbandry behaviors, likeWest Africa and provides the young hippos with a perfect ultrasounds, long before the calf was conceived. By Nessieenvironment to flourish and thrive, all the while being participating in her own health care, the animal team,an ambassador for their species and inspiring people to including two veterinarians, a veterinary technician, andconserve and protect their wild counterparts.For more info: (623) 935-WILD (9453) or visit Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @ZooWildlife, and WildlifeWorld.comSee Some Cool Cats.Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park. 6,000 animals, 8 shows daily,tons of rides, a thousand thrills and a million smiles. All in One Day! Everyday!Arizonas Ultimate, Year-Round Family Fun Destination. GOOD FOR FOUR! Off Admission Per Person/$20 Value Not valid with any other discountsArizonas Largest Collection of Exotic Animals.Northern Ave. and the 303 Freeway623-935-WILD (9453)WildlifeWorld.com5$2022 WWZASP Real Country HP.indd 1 12/21/21 9:37 AMArizonaRealCountry.com March 2023 49'