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Five critically endangered American Red Wolf pups were born at our off-site facility one month ago today! The wiggly and healthy pups are growing fast and have started to venture out of their den with mom close by. The three male and two female pups are the latest success in recovering the only wolf species found solely in the United States. With an estimated 20-22 Red Wolves remaining in the wild in eastern North Carolina, we are doing everything possible to restore this critically endangered species. Stay tuned for updates! 

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Sea monkeys, or brine shrimp, are a large part of our invertebrate collection’s diet! 🪼 #NationalSeaMonkeyDay

📹: Aquarist Luyi 

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Happy 20th birthday, Matia! 🎉 She was born in 2004 to a mother who was rescued while pregnant and unable to care for her. Raised by humans, the young sea lion couldn’t be released to the wild. She’s very smart and loves to have fun! 🦭 

📸: Keeper Kelsie
Crackle and Frick, our 11-year-old meerkats, are delighting in their puzzle feeder enrichment, a playful way to encourage natural behaviors. 🧩 Keepers hide snacks within, promoting instincts like digging. Given that the lifespan of meerkats in human care is 10 years, our duo is considered senior but still doing well.

📹: Keeper Lisa
Shrimply the best! 🦐 Our new cleaner shrimp love to interact with guests. Meet them at the Tropical Reef Aquarium, opening June 14. 

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