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import ten captive born Gharials (a critically endangered Indian crocodile) from the Madras Crocodile Bank in India, while also bringing awareness to the plight of these reptiles throughout the world by aiding in conservation projects in the wild. In addition, upon the recommendation of the Species Survival Plan (SSP), the Zoo has added a new resident to its collection, a Komodo dragon (vulnerable status) named Merlin. Making his public debut on July 15, Merlin stretches four feet long and topping the scales at 6 pounds. As a full-grown adult, Merlin will measure snout to tail over 10 feet long, and hit the scales at over 200 pounds. The Montgomery Zoo is also playing a vital role in conservation efforts for endangered species like the Reticulated giraffe and Bengal tiger. Each year the Zoo hosts events to bring awareness, raise funds, and have a little fun while providing for both of these very worthwhile causes. H OW CAN YOU HELP ? 1) Support your local zoo (like the Montgomery Zoo) with your attendance and donations. Your attendance and support helps the Zoo meet its goals aiding various facility projects and conservation efforts throughout the world. 2) Share conservation and recycling information on your social media platforms. Educate your friends, and offer suggestions on how they can help too! 3) Accept donations for your favorite wildlife cause rather than accepting birthday or holiday gifts. 4) Read product labels and avoid supporting companies that remove and/or exploit animals. 5) Adopt an animal at the Montgomery Zoo. Donations help support the animals as well as conservation efforts around the globe. You can donate to the Montgomery Zoo directly online at montgomeryzoo.com or at (334) 625-4900. V ISIT THE Z OO . The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is conveniently located minutes from historic downtown Mont- gomery, near I-65/I-85 interchange, just off the Northern Boule- vard at 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110. The fa- cility houses over 400 different animals native to Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. Admission provides 28 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com Flamingo Spider Monkeys Tiger