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Where are our winter weather lovers at?! ❄️ Red pandas are more active and frisky during the colder months. To help stay nice and warm, they have a dense layer of soft undercoat topped with a layer of coarse hair that traps body heat!

If you're looking for opportunities to get involved with the ABMA, consider joining one of our committees! The ABMA's DEI Committee is looking for new members to get involved! Email dei@theabma.org if you are interested!

The ABMA's Merchandise Committee is looking for artistic ABMA members to join and assist with merchandise ideas and designs, as well as supporting the committee in other ways. Email merchandise@theabma.org if you are interested in joining this committee!

The ABMA's Content Advisory Committee is looking for members to join and assist in their work! Email conferencecontent@theabma.org if you are interested!

Looking for a conference roommate? We can help! Send an email to lodging@theabma.org and we will provide you with a list of other conference attendees looking for roommates for the 2025 ABMA Conference.

The ABMA's Sponsorship Committee is looking for members who are interested in joining! Email sponsorship@theabma.org if you are interested!

Abstract submissions and BMF Scholarship applications close TODAY, December 1, 2024! All details here: buff.ly/2QKrTQy

Abstract submission and BMF Scholarship applications close December 1, 2024 for the 2025 Annual Conference! For more information, visit buff.ly/2QKrTQy

There is just one week left to submit your abstract or apply for a BMF Scholarship for the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference! Details here: buff.ly/2QKrTQy

"Bath day" is a favorite enrichment activity for our giant anteater. Jockamo often comes running when the hose is out so he can roll around in the mud and groom his coat and tail. Happy #WorldAnteaterDay, buddy. #anteater #FPZoo #FranklinParkZoo #bathtime

Sanjay is so smart using tools to reach the net!

Baby Bean the anoa got a little frizz in her hair from the rain today. ☔ Many animals around the Zoo enjoy wood wool in their habitats. Perfect for cozy bedding—or testing out bold new hairstyles! 💁‍♀️ 📷: Life support specialist John

Marlin meets Tortellini...and hearts melt everywhere. 📸 Jennifer D.

We are now under two weeks until the deadline for Abstract Submissions and BMF Scholarship Applications for the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference! Visit buff.ly/2QKrTQy for more information!

We like our Moshu like we like our apples: red and sweet

Our northern tree shrews are having a gourd time enjoying their pumpkin enrichment! 🎃🐿️ 📹️ Keeper Annie

Heri and his enrichment.💚 This enrichment item is promoting Heri's natural feeding strategies. #animalcare #enrichment #MKEZoo

Tune in to Episode 58 "Superstitious Behavior" with special guest Jose Bello, Disney's Animals, Science and Environment. Available to stream on all major platforms. Let's talk some training and banter about behavior! buff.ly/3kktJHc

We are excited to share that the latest issue of Engage is on the website- buff.ly/43nojvv! Past issues of Engage are a member benefit and are in the ABMA Community library.

Happy Halloween from your friends at ZooTampa! 🎃Our animals have been enjoying some terrifically tasty pumpkin enrichment throughout the past few weeks. 😋 #HappyHalloween #ZooTampa #Pumpkin #FallFestivities #TampaBay