Ross Park Zoo

Meet the Bantams! 🐔

Check out these adorable Bantam chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) enjoying some snack time at the Ross Park Zoo!

While standard domestic chickens can be quite large, Bantams are a smaller variety prized by keepers around the world—especially where space is limited. Weighing in at just 1 to 2.5 pounds, they might be small in stature, but they are packed with personality!

The zoo is home to four female bantam chickens named Mindy, Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup.

As omnivores, they happily munch on a mix of grains, produce, and insects.

Chickens were first domesticated from the wild Red Junglefowl in Southeast Asia roughly 8,000 years ago.

You can visit Mindy, Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup in our Barnyard on your next zoo visit. We're open daily from 10 am to 4 pmn with our last admission at 3 pm.

Meet Julia, our resident barnyard whisperer! 🐐🌾 From head scratches to snack time, she’s keeping our goats and sheep living their absolute best lives at the Ross Park Zoo. Warning: High levels of cuteness and chaotic energy ahead!

🥗 A Day in the Diet: Feeding Our Black and White Ruffed Lemurs! 🐒
Did you know that in the wild forests of Madagascar, Black and White Ruffed Lemurs are mostly frugivores (fruit lovers)? 🍇🍌

But here in human care, keeping them healthy means crafting a perfectly balanced, fresh daily menu. Every single day, our dedicated zookeepers weigh out fresh veggies, leafy greens, and special enrichment fruits and flowers to keep them munching and thriving! 🥒🍅🌸

🎟️ Want to Support Their Care? Join Us for Feast for the Beasts!
It takes a lot of fresh, high-quality food to keep all of our residents happy and healthy. You can be a part of their story by joining us for our upcoming Feast for the Beasts event!

Your ticket purchase directly helps us provide top-notch care, enrichment, and nutrition for the incredible animals you know and love.

Secure your tickets today and help us keep their stories going!
👉 Get Your Tickets Here: https://rossparkzoo.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30280

Special shout-out for our latest vendor reveal! Not only is Wegmans a vendor, but they are also one of this year's sponsors! Feasts for the Beasts is taking place on Wednesday, May 20th. We're coming down to the wire, so get your tickets today online at https://rossparkzoo.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F30280