Pelicans

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  • Memphis Zoo Brings Camel Rides to the Mid-South Wednesday, February 15, 2012

    MEMPHIS, TENN. – Camels return to the Memphis Zoo this spring for an all-new animal encounter. For just $5 per person, visitors will have the opportunity to ride one of four camels at the Zoo Ma...

  • No Free Tuesdays in March Tuesday, January 31, 2012

    Just a reminder that the Memphis Zoo will not be holding "Tennessee Tuesdays" during the month of March. For details on the Tennessee Tuesday admission policies, please visit our admission policies...

  • International Polar Bear Day Celebration Tuesday, January 31, 2012

    Saturday, February 25, 2012 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included with Zoo Admission Haley and Payton want to get the word out that their wild relatives a...

Pelicans

Pelicans are distinguishable because they have extremely large bills and expandable throat pouches. They catch fish by scooping water into their pouch. They drain the water and swallow the fish.

Pelicans have a preen gland that secretes oil. They rub this oil on their feathers to waterproof them.

Factoid:

The Memphis Zoo has five pelicans: Radar, Fat Albert, Billie Jo, Bobby Jo and Betty Jo.

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