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Today is World Snake Day! This is Root, our western hognose snake! Hognose snakes love to eat frogs and when threatened they play dead! They will roll onto their backs, writhe around and emit a foul odor from their open mouths. Quite dramatic!

Today is World Snake Day! This is Root, our western hognose snake!  Hognose snakes love to eat frogs and when threatened they play dead!  They will roll onto their backs, writhe around and emit a foul odor from their open mouths.  Quite dramatic!
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Plans for Monday for your animal lover? We have openings for our Zookeeper for A Day Camp happening Monday, July 22nd from 9am - 4pm. This is for children ages 6 - 11. The perfect day for your zookeeper in training! ow.ly/A6O550v3n1P

Plans for Monday for your animal lover? 

We have openings for our Zookeeper for A Day Camp happening Monday, July 22nd from 9am - 4pm.  This is for children ages 6 - 11.  The perfect day for your zookeeper in training! 

ow.ly/A6O550v3n1P
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We’re celebrating Zookeeper Appreciation Week at Leesburg Animal Park this week and wanted to introduce you to all of our amazing zookeepers! Today we’d like you to meet Carol, our Assistant Animal Curator! Thanks for all you do Carol! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper

We’re celebrating Zookeeper Appreciation Week at Leesburg Animal Park this week and wanted to introduce you to all of our amazing zookeepers! Today we’d like you to meet Carol, our Assistant Animal Curator! Thanks for all you do Carol!
#NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper
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Day 2 of #ZookeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Hannah! Hannah spends her days assisting in the gift shop, Zoo To You programs, in addition to her keeper duties! Thank you for all you do, Hannah! #NZKW2019 #meetthezookeepers #zoo

Day 2 of #ZookeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Hannah! Hannah spends her days assisting in the gift shop, Zoo To You programs, in addition to her keeper duties! Thank you for all you do, Hannah! #NZKW2019 #meetthezookeepers #zoo
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Join us this weekend for our Fishing Derby from 11am - 3pm on Saturday and Sunday! . . . #catchandrelease #fishing #FishingDerby #KidsFishing #loveloudoun #loudouncountyva #loudouncounty #leesburgva #leesburgzoo #leesburganimalpark

Join us this weekend for our Fishing Derby from 11am - 3pm on Saturday and Sunday! 
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#catchandrelease #fishing #FishingDerby #KidsFishing #loveloudoun #loudouncountyva #loudouncounty #leesburgva #leesburgzoo #leesburganimalpark
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Day 3 of #ZookeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Jake, a reliable employee who has been with us since 2015! Jake is a skilled trainer and also manages many of the parks projects! Thanks for all you do, Jake! #Zoo #NZKW2019

Day 3 of #ZookeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Jake, a reliable employee who has been with us since 2015! Jake is a skilled trainer and also manages many of the parks projects! Thanks for all you do, Jake! #Zoo #NZKW2019
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Day 4 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, we’re introducing Kerry! Kerry has been with us for two years, recently being promoted to a lead keeper! She is enthusiastic, level-headed, and has an observant eye! Thanks for all you do, Kerry! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation

Day 4 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, we’re introducing Kerry! Kerry has been with us for two years, recently being promoted to a lead keeper! She is enthusiastic, level-headed, and has an observant eye! Thanks for all you do, Kerry! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation
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Help us celebrate #OwlAwarenessDay next weekend! Get up close and personal with some of our owls during this special show! . . . #owlawareness #owls #owlawarenessweekend #leesburgva #leesburgzoo #loveloudoun #getloco #loudouncountyva #leesburganimalpark #owlconservation

Help us celebrate #OwlAwarenessDay next weekend! Get up close and personal with some of our owls during this special show! 
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#owlawareness #owls #owlawarenessweekend #leesburgva #leesburgzoo #loveloudoun #getloco #loudouncountyva #leesburganimalpark #owlconservation
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Day 5 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, we’re introducing Lauren! She is the lead educator for our summer camps, zoo keeper day camps, as well as for many of our Zoo To You programs. Thanks for all you do, Lauren! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper #Zookeeper

Day 5 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, we’re introducing Lauren! She is the lead educator for our summer camps, zoo keeper day camps, as well as for many of our Zoo To You programs. Thanks for all you do, Lauren!  #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper #Zookeeper
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Day 6 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Miranda! Miranda has a Biology degree from Alfred University. She has taken lead in implementing and designing the start of our new Pollinator’s Garden! Thanks for all you do, Miranda! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation

Day 6 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today we’re introducing Miranda! Miranda has a Biology degree from Alfred University. She has taken lead in implementing and designing the start of our new Pollinator’s Garden! Thanks for all you do, Miranda! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation
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Day 7 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, were introducing Sam! Sam’s pleasant demeanor and ability to get along with anyone has made him a valuable member of the LAP team. Thanks for all you do, Sam! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper #Zookeeper

Day 7 of #ZooKeeperAppreciationWeek! Today, were introducing Sam! Sam’s pleasant demeanor and ability to get along with anyone has made him a valuable member of the LAP team. Thanks for all you do, Sam! #NZKW2019 #ZookeeperAppreciation #ImAKeeper #Zookeeper
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Happy International Tiger Day! Here are some great tiger conservation organizations to learn more and support the protection of these incredible animals! Tiger Conservation Campaign: tigercampaign.org The Prusten Project: theprustenproject.org

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This weekend we will be celebrating Owl Awareness Weekend! 🦉 Please join "Owlbert" and all of us at Leesburg Animal Park for our Live Animal show with our Eastern Screech Owls! #owl #owlbert #owlsofinstagram #owlawarenessday #loudouncounty #loveloudoun #loudounbiz #leesburgva

This weekend we will be celebrating Owl Awareness Weekend! 🦉
Please join "Owlbert" and all of us at Leesburg Animal Park for our Live Animal show with our Eastern Screech Owls! 
#owl  #owlbert #owlsofinstagram  #owlawarenessday #loudouncounty #loveloudoun #loudounbiz #leesburgva
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#FlashbackFriday Check out these photos of our giant Aldabra tortoise, Jethro, 🐢 and Ted Garber from the 80s and today! Jethro is turning 110! 🎊🎉🎂 Join us for Jethro‘s birthday celebration next weekend! 8.10 - 8.11 from 12pm-3pm with Music 🎶 from @tedgarbermusic

#FlashbackFriday

Check out these photos of our giant Aldabra tortoise, Jethro, 🐢 and <a href="/TedGarberMusic/">Ted Garber</a> from the 80s and today! Jethro is turning 110! 🎊🎉🎂

Join us for Jethro‘s birthday celebration next weekend! 

8.10 - 8.11 from 12pm-3pm with Music 🎶 from @tedgarbermusic
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Jethro, our park's resident Giant Aldabra Tortoise is turning 111 this year! Join us for his birthday celebration! Ted Garber will be performing from 12pm - 3pm!

Jethro, our park's resident Giant Aldabra Tortoise is turning 111 this year!

Join us for his birthday celebration! 

Ted Garber will be performing from 12pm - 3pm!
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Join us for #HoneyBee Weekend! Meet a real beekeeper from CG Bees and learn about the importance of honey bees! 🐝🍯 . . You will get to view an active fully enclosed bee hive! . . #bees #beeconservation #honeybee #beekeeper #beekeepers #leesburgzoo #leesburgva #loudouncounty

Join us for #HoneyBee Weekend! Meet a real beekeeper from CG Bees and learn about the importance of honey bees! 🐝🍯
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You will get to view an active fully enclosed bee hive!
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#bees #beeconservation #honeybee #beekeeper #beekeepers #leesburgzoo #leesburgva #loudouncounty
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Checkout Jethro at his birthday party last year! Guess how old he will be this year? 111! Come join the party this Saturday and Sunday! We'll have live music from Jethro's biggest fan (maybe?) Ted Garber from 12pm - 3pm. See below for more details! business.facebook.com/events/3725388…

Checkout Jethro at his birthday party last year! Guess how old he will be this year?

111! Come join the party this Saturday and Sunday! We'll have live music from Jethro's biggest fan (maybe?) <a href="/TedGarberMusic/">Ted Garber</a> from 12pm - 3pm.
See below for more details! 

business.facebook.com/events/3725388…
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Today is National Pig Day 🐖! Did you know that pigs are incredibly smart + perceptive animals!? They are widely known to be very insightful + social! They are quick to learn a new routine or trick + are also physically “quick” w\ top running speeds clocked at 11MPH! #LAP

Today is National Pig Day 🐖!
Did you know that pigs are incredibly smart + perceptive animals!? They are widely known to be very insightful + social! They are quick to learn a new routine or trick + are also physically “quick” w\ top running speeds clocked at 11MPH!  #LAP