July: Henry Doorly Zoo
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Size: Length: 6-7 ft Weight: Females up to 220lbs Males up to 850 lbs Diet: Fish, quid, octopus Conservation Status: Least Concern
Size: Length: 6-7 ft Weight: Females up to 220lbs Males up to 850 lbs Diet: Fish, quid, octopus Conservation Status: Least Concern
Commonly found along the Mexican Coasts and the rainforests of Northwestern Columbia. Diet primarily consists of fruit, although they also eat leaves, flowers, and occasionally tree bark.
Commonly found along the Mexican Coasts and the rainforests of Northwestern Columbia. Diet primarily consists of fruit, although they also eat leaves, flowers, and occasionally tree bark.
Commonly found along the Mexican Coasts and the rainforests of Northwestern Columbia. Diet primarily consists of fruit, although they also eat leaves, flowers, and occasionally tree bark.
Size: Weight: Up to 230 lbs Diet: Succulent plants and grasses Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss, pet trade, and use in longevity potions in Japan
Weight: Male 330-530 lbs, Female 270-400 lbs Diet: Medium to large sized mammals Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss, prey depletion, poorly regulated sport hunting, and killing to protect livestock
Weight: Male 330-530 lbs, Female 270-400 lbs Diet: Medium to large sized mammals Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss, prey depletion, poorly regulated sport hunting, and killing to protect livestock
Size: Weight: 85-95 lbs Length: Body: 3.7-4.2 ft Tail: 2.2-2.8 ft Diet: Small to medium sized mammals and birds Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss and depletion of food sources
Size: Weight: 85-95 lbs Length: Body: 3.7-4.2 ft Tail: 2.2-2.8 ft Diet: Small to medium sized mammals and birds Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss and depletion of food sources
Size: Weight: 85-95 lbs Length: Body: 3.7-4.2 ft Tail: 2.2-2.8 ft Diet: Small to medium sized mammals and birds Conservation Status: Vulnerable due to habitat loss and depletion of food sources
Omaha Zoo Railroad Locomotive 119
Number 119 is the less powerful of the zoo's two locomotives and regularly hauls a train of five open-air coaches. This engine is known for its colorful paint scheme, polished brass, and sweet-sounding Nathan six chime whistle. No. 119 was the original locomotive on the Omaha Zoo Railroad and was custom built for the zoo in 1968. It was built by Crown Metal Products of Wyano, Pennsylvania, a company that built replica steam trains for amusement parks and zoos all over the country. In honor of zoo railroad benefactor Union Pacific, the engine was decorated to resemble the Union Pacific's ceremonial engine used at the 1869 completion of the first transcontinental railroad. It is a 4-4-0 type locomotive, meaning that it has four pilot wheels to help guide it through curves, 4 large driving wheels, and no trailing wheels. This type of locomotive was prevalent on American railroads from 1850 to about 1880, thus earning it the nickname "American standard". During the 119's first years at the zoo, it was underpowered and had difficulty pulling the train up the steep hills. Subsequent modifications by the Union Pacific and the zoo railroad's own shop have improved it greatly, and after a major rebuild in 1996–1999, it was deemed to be in better-than-new condition. During the rebuild, the engine also received a cosmetic makeover. Originally painted black, white, and red, it emerged resplendent in a beautiful and historically accurate scheme of crimson, maroon, and olive green with a boiler jacket of simulated Russia iron. A new stained wood cab replicating the one on the original UP locomotive was also fitted. This engine returned to service in May 2013 after an overhaul.
