In a pelican version of speed dating, these birds only have a week to find 'the one' and engage in charming rituals of nodding and a courtship walk.

In this blog, Dr. Mike introduces us to Nigel, a white pelican. Nigel suffered an injury to his wing in the wild, which resulted in the tip of his wing being amputated. Because of this, Nigel would not be able to survive in the wild, so he was given a home at Brookfield Zoo. Dr. Mike and other veterinary staff perform a wellness exam and take x-rays of Nigel's wing to make sure he's healthy and ready to be placed with Brookfield Zoo's white pelican group.

What do your kids know about Thomas Jefferson? With this wild and crazy game show, they’ll love learning about the Founding Father who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and greatly expanded America's land westward as the 3rd President of the United States. Learning has never been this much fun!

Have you ever wanted to know more information about Thomas Jefferson? You probably know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that the third President of the United States was also an ambassador, the first Secretary of State, and the second Vice President? Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase and commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and more! Come learn more about Thomas Jefferson plus a bit about the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States, plus cool history facts in this child-friendly biography.

We are all connected to and by Earth --- whether it's the trees and plants that give us the oxygen we breathe, the snow-capped mountains that provide the water we drink, or the breathtaking geophysical forces that shape the land beneath our feet. NASA has over 20 satellites measuring the height of oceans and inland water, clouds and precipitation, carbon dioxide and much more. By understanding our changing world, we improve lives and safeguard our future.