Why Are Flamingos Pink? And Other Flamingo Facts

Did you know that flamingo chicks need to be fed as often as every two hours? During her recent trip to South Africa, our Curator of Birds & Mammals Lauren Wilson helped feed and care for abandoned flamingo chicks. These hungry chicks were individually fed with a formula made from water, cereal, shrimp, egg yolk, and vitamins to help them grow in size and strength! | Texas State Aquarium

Celebrating International Flamingo Day with a pop of pink! 🦩💙 Our Caribbean flamingos' vibrant pink color is a result of pigments in their food, primarily beta-carotene found in algae and crustaceans. Additionally, the oily secretions from glands near the base of the feathers help make flamingo feathers water repellent. This helps them stay afloat in water and prevents their feathers from getting soaked, which could make it hard for them to move or fly. Do you have 2 seconds to spare? The Texa