Bricken Sparacino

Bricken is a zoo/aquarium professional who brings her theatre performing, directing and writing experience to conservation education.

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

📣 Calling Zoo Community
Sarge, one of our free-flying birds, flew outside Roeding Park on 6/22. We have been diligently searching for her over the past 24 hours, but are now calling for the community’s help to bring Sarge back home safely.

Read more:https://t.co/8ULU0boVx5

[Aquarium of the Pacific @AquariumPacific]

It's our birthday! The Aquarium of the Pacific opened 28 years ago on June 20, 1998. That makes the Aquarium a Gen Z Gemini. No 🧢.

[Aquarium of the Pacific @AquariumPacific]

Happy Juneteenth from the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Watch our full Juneteenth celebration featuring music, poetry, and storytelling honoring the history and meaning of this day: https://t.co/srDVuDEtCB

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

We're thrilled to announce a milestone in our blunt-nosed leopard lizard recovery project! This spring, our Conservation team released our 100th lizard as part of our efforts to rebuild their population. Support this critical conservation work w/ a gift: https://t.co/oANxwmgvOh

[Aquarium of the Pacific @AquariumPacific]

Summer just got a whole lot cooler! 😎

Join us for Summer Splash on June 27, where ocean life meets open bar & delicious bites. Music, interactive fun, & unforgettable entertainment await - all under the stars! Get your tickets today: https://t.co/scxxDey9Qr

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Happy June! Check out what you can do to make your summer a wild one right here at the Zoo!

[New York Aquarium @nyaquarium]

Happy #WorldOceansDay! 🌊

Just like national parks protect the land, marine protected areas safeguard the habitats and animals that call the ocean home — and they're one of the most powerful tools we have for ocean conservation. (1/3)

[New York Aquarium @nyaquarium]

Ocean Shell-a-Bration returns to the New York Aquarium next weekend June 6-7! Drop a 🐚in the comments if you’re excited! (1/2)

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

It's World Otter Day. Did you know that asian small-clawed otters are the smallest type of otter? They weigh between four and ten pounds and reach two to three feet long. Come see them with the sloth bears in Kingdoms of Asia!

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Our animals have been beating the heat with ice cold treats, and soon you can too at Ice Cream Zoofari, this Saturday 5/30! Enjoy unlimited @ProducersDairy ice cream tastings including sherbets, sundaes, floats, and more! Get your tickets at https://t.co/A4KXSwZD46

[WCS @TheWCS]

Did you know: cheetahs aren’t technically “big cats” and orange tiger fur looks green to deer.

Hear WCS’s @DrLukeHunter talk big cats on a new episode of the podcast Terrestrials from @Radiolab and @WNYC.

🔊 https://t.co/rp5SoAcyRv

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Summer Zoo Camp is almost here & spots are filling fast! This year, campers can blend their love of art and nature in Art Academy, a week of creativity designed especially for tweens and teens who love to explore, imagine, and make art.

Read more: https://t.co/MdoiGpxM6C

[New York Aquarium @nyaquarium]

We have a very special ocean-inspired event coming to the New York Aquarium June 6-7! Experience the wonder of our oceans with hands-on family fun at NYC’s only aquarium. Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend is included with aquarium admission tickets: https://t.co/rd1vxGWh1z

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

"Every year on Endangered Species Day, we are reminded that conservation is not just about saving individual animals; it is about protecting the ecosystems, landscapes, and biodiversity that shape the places we call home."
READ MORE: https://t.co/Hk67CJILWq

[New York Aquarium @nyaquarium]

Ocean Shell-a-Bration returns to the New York Aquarium on June 6-7. Get ready for oceans of fun & family-friendly activities, including games, crafts, Wildlife Theater, keeper chats, & more! All activities are included with admission. Get tickets: https://t.co/rd1vxGWh1z

[Cincinnati Zoo @CincinnatiZoo]

May the 4th be with you! #Maythe4th

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Headphones are available for check-out at the Zoo's Front Entrance. Backpacks are available at the Front Entrance, Stingray Bay, Giraffe Feeding, and Zoorassic Park ticket booth. For more information, please see https://t.co/7PQamRQHWF

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Happy World Tapir Day! To add to the celebration of this unique and amazing species, we have some exciting news to share. Watch our video to learn more 🥰

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

Nature? ✅Smartphone? ✅Curiosity? ✅ You’re ready to participate in the #CityNatureChallenge!

From Apr. 24-27, people from 700+ cities around the world are using @inaturalist to share observations of animals, plants, and more. Swipe to learn how to join →

[Fresno Chaffee Zoo @FresnoZoo]

King Vultures got their name due to their habit of dominating carcass feedings from other smaller vultures and making them wait until they get their fill. Another reason is a Mayan legend about how the bird was a king who served as a messenger between humans and gods.