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phoenix Zoo TRAIL CARDS
Location:
Main Lake - free roaming
Pelicans
White Pelicans - 2 male
Dalmation Pelicans:
Guliver (M) 3/12/2006
(M) 5/20/2011
Seven (M) 10/3/2009
(M) 3/4/2017
(M) 3/12/2018
(F) 4/18/2006
(F) 3/14/2018
(F) 3/10/2019
Frank (M) 2/16/2024
Stein (M) 2/18/2024
Identifying Features:
In general, males legs are banded on the right, females banded on the left.
History:
2 Dalmation Pelican chicks (both male) hatched 2/16/24 & 2/18/24 to parents Anastasia & Seven. Their names are Frank & Stein
We acquired 2 more dalmation pelicans from the San Diego Wild Animal Park in March 2026
More Information:
Gular pouch can expand and contract
Travel in flocks
Air pockets in skeleton and under skin makes them incredibly buoyant
Bills, pouches, and facial skil becomes brighter before breeding season
Use oils from preening gland to waterproof feathers
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