TAKE THIS QUIZ ABOUT ZOOAMERICA: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
An early Zoo sign. Photo provided by Hershey HIstory Center
1. Who was the founder of ZooAmerica?
2. Which year did Hershey Zoo open?
3. What were the first animals in the zoo?
4. Who donated them and became the first zookeeper?
5. Approximately how many species are there in ZooAmerica currently?
6. In which year did “Creatures of the Night” first open?
7. Which animal at the zoo is known for having babies called 'porcupettes'?
8. ZooAmerica has been instrumental in the recovery of which bird of prey that once faced severe threats in the wild?
9. Which venomous lizard found in the Great Southwest exhibit, is one of only two venomous lizard species in the world?
10. ZooAmerica is an accredited member of the AZA. What does this acronym stand for?
BONUS: How many gallons of water does the bear swimming pond hold?
ANSWERS:
1) Milton S. Hershey; 2) 1910; 3) 12 Prairie Dogs; 4) Frank Zinner; 5) 75; 6) 1980; 7) North American Porcupine; 8) Peregrine Falcon 9) Gila Monster; 10) Association of Zoos and Aquariums BONUS) 13,000