New Additions at the Salisbury Zoo as Macaw Begins to Take Flight

SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Zoological Park will be introducing new changes this fall, including welcoming a new pair of amphibians and an avian sendoff.

The Zoo’s William E. Morgan Conservation Center has welcomed two female axolotls, named Daphne and Velma. Axolotls are a type of salamander, and this pair comes to Salisbury from Jenkinson’s Aquarium on the New Jersey shore. Salisbury Zoo staff refurbished an existing habitat and modified the life support system onsite in order for the amphibians to have the best home possible. They are now settled in their newly refurbished habitat where they’re ready to meet all who come to visit. 

The Zoo also announced several upgrades they have made in other animals’ habitats. A new filtration system and waterfall has been installed for Arpona, the Yellow Anaconda. Upgrades have also been made to the American Flamingo habitat, including the creation of a designated animal encounter area. The Zoo says this is an exciting step toward offering Flamingo Encounters for visitors in the future. The Canada Lynx have also returned to their renovated habitat and can be seen by guests again daily.

Lastly, the Zoo announced that Oddball, the Green-winged Macaw, will be soaring to new heights at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. He will join the Ambassador Animal Team and make a new friend in their resident Green-winged Macaw, Louie. The transfer has been arranged and planned over several months, including a unique “virtual introduction” between Oddball and Louie via video call. Oddball will officially depart Salisbury on Friday, Sept. 19.