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Norfolk Botanical Garden voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST and celebrates grand re-opening of the Summer Butterfly House Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. — Discover summer fun at Norfolk Botanical Garden! Our Summer Butterfly House is now open and offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, its popularity led to it becoming a permanent annual experience, now welcoming over 45,000 visitors each summer. Summer Butterfly House is located in the Bristow Butterfly Garden. The 2.5-acre garden provides a habitat to attract and support butterflies and moths during all stages of their life cycle. Within the garden you will find a swallowtail and monarch nursery, nectar garden, moonlight garden and butterfly bush collection. Our Butterfly House opens seasonally and provides an up-close experience with a variety of butterflies. For more information visit norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/explore/butterfly-house. But wait, there’s more! Connect with nature and explore the Garden’s 175-acre oasis with family and friends. This includes your furry canine friend on Sundays for Sunday Dog Days or traversing the terrain on your bike every evening during Bike Nights from 4p.m. - 7p.m. through October 15th. For more information on Bike Nights visit https:// norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/bike-nights/. For more information on Sunday Dog Days visit norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/sunday-dogdays-all-year/. About Norfolk Botanical Garden: Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored by tram, boat, or walking tours. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on them National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc.
and supported by the City of Norfolk. The mission of Norfolk Botanical Garden is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action and inspire through education and connection to nature. Admission rates listed on our website. Explore our reduced admission programs: Norfolk Power Up and Museums for All and voted #3 Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. through Newsweek. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
Views of the Summer Butterfly House in the Bristow Butterfly Garden. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN)
Virginia Zoo welcomes new species, African painted dogs Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Zoo is excited to share that they have welcomed a new species to the Zoo, African painted dogs! The Zoo has brought in one male and one female based on a recommendation from the African Painted Dog Species Survival Plan (SSP). The goal of the SSP Program is to maintain a genetically diverse, demographically varied, and biologically sound population of a species in human care. This program involves managing each individual of a species in AZA-accredited facilities and providing recommendations for their breeding and transfer that align with the goal of the Species Survival Plan. The two African painted dogs, Sassy (7F) and Pollock (7M), are a companion pair that have aged out of breeding. When an animal is no longer recommended for breeding in the SSP, they may move to another zoo with room for them to thrive indefinitely. Sassy and Pollock can be found at the Zoo on the Asia: Trail of the Tiger in the former sun bear habitat. In addition to providing a new home for this endangered species, the Virginia Zoo’s conservation round-up program will be fundraising for African painted dogs. This program allows guests of the Zoo to round up every purchase made in the Gift Shop and food service locations to the nearest dollar in support of wildlife conservation. Together, these small donations can make a huge impact on endangered species like African painted dogs. As the dogs acclimate to their new surroundings over the next few days, the hours they are visible in their outdoor habitat may vary. The Zoo is delighted to provide these African painted dogs with a new home and share their important conservation messaging with the community. They hope everyone will eagerly welcome this new addition to the Virginia Zoo and visit soon! About African Painted Dogs: African
Virginia Zoo welcomes African Painted Dogs, Sassy and Pollock. They can be found at the Zoo on the Asia: Trail of the Tiger in the former sun bear habitat. (PHOTO COURTESY OF VIRGINIA ZOO)
painted dogs (also referred to as African wild dogs) are found in isolated populations throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. This species is Africa’s second most endangered carnivore with pack sizes averaging 10 individuals compared to the historic 100+. African painted dogs are listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List with their most prevalent threats being habitat destruction, pollution, poaching, and the pet trade. About the Virginia Zoo: The Virginia
Zoo, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is home to more than 700 animals representing over 175 species. Founded in 1901 and residing on 53 beautifully landscaped acres, for 125 years the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to saving and protecting the world’s wildlife by inspiring a passion for nature and taking conservation action at home and around the world. The Virginia Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is
recognized as a global leader in education, recreation, science, wildlife conservation, and animal care and wellbeing. For more than a century, the Zoo has connected adults, families, and school children with the natural world by honoring its mission of commitment to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. To learn more, visit virginiazoo.org.
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