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City zoo reports secretary bird chick, bison calf and World Giraffe Day events

3864045 · June 17, 2025
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Abilene zoo staff reported a newly fledged secretary bird chick, a recently born bison calf, a Peppa Pig character appearance for members June 28 and World Giraffe Day activities with proceeds to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

Jesse Padabam, zoo director, briefed the board on recent animal news and upcoming events.

The zoo recently hatched and fledged another secretary bird chick; staff said the zoo is the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) institution actively breeding the species.…

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