Gonna tell the kids this was Michael Phelps 🏊🏼‍♂️ Did you know North American river otters can swim up to 8 mph? Using their strong tail and powerful hind feet, this aquatic mammal can move through the water nearly twice as fast as one of the world's fastest swimmer, Michael Phelps!

Paws for tiger action shots 🐯 Using their long legs, Sumatran tigers have the ability to jump horizontally up to 27 feet! Not only does this ability help them when hunting but also with navigating the dense vegetation in their native rainforest habitats of Sumatra.

Take a page out of Sanji's book: Rested. Moisturized. Lots of snacks on standby.

Who's that wonderful girl, could she be any toothier? 🦷 With a total of 42 teeth, Tasmanian devils are well-adapted for a scavenging lifestyle! Their strong canines and molars are perfect for consuming carrion, bones, and all. 📸 Keeper Kyle

Providing photo evidence that Nicobar pigeons only have good sides.

Happy #InternationalLynxDay! ✨ Not only is the Canada lynx perfectly adapted for snowy weather, but their large feet also help them maintain their footing on various other terrains in the summer months!

39 and feeling fine! 🙌🏼 Be sure to swing by Orangutan Valley today to wish Tengku, the Sumatran orangutan, a very happy birthday. These great apes celebrated this morning with jackfruit and lots of ice treats!

Celebrate red, white, and blue at the Fort Wayne Zoo! We are open today, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 📸 Keeper Kyle

Birthday herring 🐟 > birthday cake 🍰 Happy 7th birthday to Valkyrie the California sea lion! Be sure to swim by Coastal Cove to say hello to the birthday girl. 📸 Keeper Mitch

Happy birthday to you, Nima! 🎶🎉 Nima the Himalayan red panda turns two today. Be sure to say hello to the birthday girl when you see her!

The perfect lion photos don’t exi… 🦁

Fort Wayne Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a male clouded leopard cub born the morning of June 22 to mother Raury, 7 years old, and father Sanji, 5 years old. His name will be unveiled at a later date. Learn more on our blog! fwzoo.com/zoo-news/fort-…

What better way to celebrate #InternationalTigerDay than with fun enrichment? 🐯 Indah and Bugara investigated their paper mâché enrichment to uncover yummy ice treats hiding inside!

Clouded leopard cub update coming your way for #InternationalCloudedLeopardDay! At six weeks old, this beautiful boy continues to grow and explore the world around him. Stay tuned to our social media as more cub updates come your way!

Happy birthday to this lovely lady! 🎉 Ruckus the spotted hyena celebrated her 7th birthday today with ice and gelatin treats. Be sure to pop by African Journey to say hello to the birthday girl!

Benji is practicing his smile for Picture Day 😁

There are two birthdays in the Tiger Forest! 🎉 Bugara and Indah celebrated their 14th birthdays today with yummy ice treats and whipped cream. Be sure to say hello to these striped siblings when you see them! 🐯

Happy birthday to the tallest 1-year-old in the world! 🎉 Mila the reticulated giraffe celebrated her first birthday today with a delicious lettuce, sweet potato, and apple cake.

Say hello to Norman the bontebok (bon-tee-bok), the newest addition to the African Veldt! ✨ Known for their stark and striking coloration, this antelope species is native to coastal grass plains of South Africa.

Early bird gets the worm... 🪱