Thanks to the expertise and efforts of our Aquarium staff…and the support of people like you…the Aquarium is making a difference around the world! In a recent trip to South Africa, our Curator of Birds and Mammals Lauren Wilson helped save the lives of thousands of abandoned flamingos. After caring and feeding for newly-hatched flamingo chicks, Lauren helped exercise these chicks, the first of many steps to get them ready to return to their natural habitat. Learn more about your Aquarium visit h

Celebrating International Flamingo Day with a pop of pink! 🦩💙 Our Caribbean flamingos' vibrant pink color is a result of pigments in their food, primarily beta-carotene found in algae and crustaceans. Additionally, the oily secretions from glands near the base of the feathers help make flamingo feathers water repellent. This helps them stay afloat in water and prevents their feathers from getting soaked, which could make it hard for them to move or fly. Do you have 2 seconds to spare? The Texa