THERE IS A SALE ON GOING THROUGH THE WEEKEND. >> THE SACRAMENTO ZOO IS LOOKING FOR A MISSING ARMADILLO. JOSEPHINE ESCAPED FROM THE ZOO INTERPRETIVE CENTER. STAFF STARTED LOOKING FOR HER RIGHT AWAY BUT HAVE NOT FOUND HER YET. SHE IS PART OF THE ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SHE IS ACCUSTOMED TO BEING AROUND PEOPLE. SHE IS NOT A THREAT TO HUMANS OR PETS. JUST BE VISIT DESCRIBED AS 18 INCH
Josephine the armadillo found safe after escaping the Sacramento Zoo
Updated: 8:17 AM CDT Oct 8, 2022
Josephine, a six-banded armadillo, escaped the Sacramento Zoo’s Interpretive Center on Thursday morning but has since been found, the zoo said. Josephine was found in the zoo about 192 feet away from where she had gone missing.”Once found, veterinary staff immediately examined her and gave her a clean bill of health,” the zoo said. “We are happy to report that Josephine is healthy and safely back in the Interpretive Center.”The placental mammal is no threat to humans or pets, and the zoo said it was accustomed to being around people. Josephine is approximately 18 inches in length and weighs 12 pounds. Six-banded armadillos, native to South American grasslands, can be active both during the day or night, the zoo said. They can dig easily and will shelter underground if need be. While they have poor eyesight, they make up for it with an excellent sense of smell. These armadillos eat small insects.The zoo thanked everyone who had kept a look out for Josephine.
Josephine, a six-banded armadillo, escaped the Sacramento Zoo’s Interpretive Center on Thursday morning but has since been found, the zoo said.
Josephine was found in the zoo about 192 feet away from where she had gone missing.
“Once found, veterinary staff immediately examined her and gave her a clean bill of health,” the zoo said. “We are happy to report that Josephine is healthy and safely back in the Interpretive Center.”
The placental mammal is no threat to humans or pets, and the zoo said it was accustomed to being around people. Josephine is approximately 18 inches in length and weighs 12 pounds.
Six-banded armadillos, native to South American grasslands, can be active both during the day or night, the zoo said. They can dig easily and will shelter underground if need be. While they have poor eyesight, they make up for it with an excellent sense of smell. These armadillos eat small insects.
The zoo thanked everyone who had kept a look out for Josephine.
