A Plethora of Pachyderms

Tina, Simba, Rosie, Carina and Karnaudi are not the names of the newest, coolest female pop group but of the Asian elephants that live here at Busch Gardens. You can find the Elephant habitat across from our newly built Animal Care Center in the Nairobi area of Busch Gardens.

When I say the word “deer,” many people picture a large, heavy animal with antlers. But what do you picture when I say Reeves Muntjac? Well, in science fiction terms, picture a deer that got zapped by a shrink ray! Muntjacs are only 3ft. high, weigh between 22-40 lbs, and have a bark like a dog!

Tufts is a Southern Ground Hornbill and was born May, 9 2009 here at Busch Gardens. When I first saw him I’ll be honest I didnt think he was the cutest baby bird, but as the saying goes, he became a face only a father would love. Ever since that day, a day doesn’t go by when I can’t wait to go visit him at his habitat and interact with him.

Have you ever made lunch for a elephant?

Have you ever seen an ultrasound on a sloth? I hadn’t until I started working in and around Busch Gardens' newest attraction the Animal Care Center. Within this 16,000 sq ft facility you will be able to experience educational nutrition shows, learn about animal care and enjoy an interactive diagnostic activity.