Sloth and Friends Studio

Meet the “Downshifting Family”! Southern two-toed sloths are experts at hanging upside down—whether it’s mealtime or nap time.  Come say hello to this relaxed resident, including some who were born right here at Ocean Park!

Discover a charming cast of animal friends: wide-eyed kinkajous, gentle ball pythons sporting unique camouflage, and a vibrant crew of macaws, including blue-and-yellow, green-winged, plus our newest residents, the striking scarlet and hyacinth macaws.  Join our daily Animal Fun Talks for lively demonstrations and fascinating stories about their habits.
Get up close with playful salmon-crested cockatoos, majestic Eurasian eagle-owls, and lively trumpeter hornbills.  Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and make lasting memories with these amazing animals.

At scheduled daily time slots, different animal friends^ emerge with our caretakers for unforgettable Animal Fun Talks!  Watch sloths being fed, observe macaws and hornbill gliding overhead in point-to-point flying demonstrations, and learn husbandry techniques like nail and beak trimming.  Discover how our caretakers safely station kinkajous for X-ray or ultrasound demonstrations.  Join us for an enjoyable and educational experience!

^Animal friends participating in the Animal Fun Talk session are subject to change without prior notice.

Explore the gallery-style exhibit featuring a collection of AI-generated animal paintings highlighting the IUCN Red List from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). These works spotlight endangered species like the Western Black Rhinoceros, critically endangered Blue-crowned Laughingthrush, and the endangered Red Panda.

Visitors are also invited to unleash their creativity through AI technology by designing their own imaginary animal masterpieces.  Using simple commands on a tablet within the exhibit, your imagination transforms into vibrant, animal-themed paintings that celebrate the richness of biodiversity in a lively, artistic style.

With nature's biodiversity under threat, knowing their current status is vital to reversing extinction.  Together, we can make a difference in conservation.