shoebill

Karlsruhe Aquarium visited on 02.10.2025

A recent addition perfect for adorning one’s bed and/or sofa!

Aramaru Aquarium Location: Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do Opened: July 23, 2021 Size: 7,790㎡ Tank size: 4,000t This is a relatively new aquarium in South Korea, located in a quite remote region in the southern tip of the peninsula. It is known for having a mixture of an aquarium with an outdoor zoo...

Hi everyone, This is a short, independent and low-budget wildlife documentary focused on one of the most fascinating and prehistoric-looking birds out there — the Shoebill Stork. It's a deep dive into their behavior, appearance, and the swampy habitats they call home. I'd really appreciate it...

Famous for it’s prehistoric appearance due to it’s oversized shoe-shaped beak and meaning stare, these intimidating birds are docile, and have been known to stand still for long periods of time, and are closely related to pelicans and herons than storks. (Originally drawn in March 2024)

Taken January 2015.

One of my favorite animal shots I've ever taken - that should be a Fischer's Turaco (Tauraco fischeri) in the background.

Do note that this image was taken on October 18th, 2023, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Do note that this image was taken on October 18th, 2023, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Do note that this image was taken on October 22nd, 2022, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Is the newer shoebill at DWA (not Mr. Shoe) the captive bred individual from Tampa? I believe her name is Binti. If not, where did the second bird come from?

Third poll on EDGE bird species: This time it is a case of classical beauty vs the bizarre and baneful: The Siberian crane and the Shoebill. Both of these species are large, tall and long billed birds that inhabit wetlands, both are deeply significant to the local human cultures where they...

Big and bold though sometimes ugly, the storks tend to be a fairly common group in zoos. At least fifteen species of stork, plus both the Hamerkop and Shoebill are publicly displayed in North America. Using zoo websites and searching Zoochat, I have put together as best I can a list of where...

In the Bird Wetlands

Nah, just kidding!