by Rick LoBello
Feature Photo – Luna, our female jaguar taking a nap.
Zoo Volunteers like the late Sal Quintanilla were an inspiration for many who have helped to make the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta what it is today. You can see him in action below on a YouTube video at the Tom Mays Section of Franklin Mountains State Park where Texas Parks and Wildlife hosted our event from 2004-2019. This year we are bringing back a schedule of mini talks at the Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta in the Jaguar Training Amphitheater. Zoo Education Specialist and Zoo Camp Coordinator, John (Jack) Scordato, will moderate the talks.
Mini Talks in the Jaguar Training Amphitheater
(seating is limited arrive early)
11am: How the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition is inspiring all people to take action towards a sustainable future of the Chihuahuan Desert, Rick LoBello
11:20am: Water in the Chihuahuan Desert, Christopher Sanchez
11:40am: What? No Butterflies? A short Discussion on Moths, Dr. Paul Hyder
1:00pm: Branches to Roots and Eco El Paso, Fernanda Lugo
1:20pm: Web Deck Wildlife Trading Cards, Lora Holt
1:40pm: Birds of Prey, Heather Rivera
2:00pm: Decline of Vinegaroons, John Scordato