Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - Bahati Enjoying the Snow @fort_wayne

Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

We could only dream of ever looking this majestic. 😍

Fun Fact: Bahati loves the snow! Although their wild counterparts are use to a warmer climate, our lions have adapted to where they live. We do, however, only allow the lions outside if it is 20 degrees or higher- going by real feel. They always have access to the inside area during the offseason, but we've found they enjoy being outside, playing in the snow, and laying on their hot rocks, which can get up to 80 degrees. Thanks Vet Tech Angel!

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Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo - Bahati Enjoying the Snow

$Penny the Ostrich Set to Return to Habitat After Successful Surgery The Fort Wayne Zoo is cheering on Penny the ostrich as she recovers very well from a successful partial wing amputation surgery. On July 23, a plastic cup blew into her African Veldt habitat. Ostriches are naturally curious and opportunistic eaters and Penny attempted to swallow the cup. Penny’s Animal Care & Health Teams immediately intervened to remove the item from her esophagus to prevent her from completely swallowing the item.” States Dr. Caitlin Hemby, Fort Wayne Zoo Associate Veterinarian. Had she fully swallowed the item, it could have been a life-threatening situation. During the initial intervention, she injured her right wing. As she recovered, and upon further monitoring via medical exams and X-rays, it was determined that Penny irreparably fractured her wing, and an amputation became necessary. That surgery was successfully performed on July 30. In the weeks following Pennys surgery, she has been spending time behind-the-scenes acclimating to life with one less wing. Her Animal Care Team was routinely monitoring her balance and watching her wound heal. We are thrilled to see her recovering so well, and she has already returned to her regular Penny self. We understand how loved Penny is by so many members of our community, and we appreciate your patience as she recovers off habitat. You will see her back on the Veldt soon! Visit FWZoo.com for more insight to the specialized care Penny received.$

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