Today is World Otter Day - if you are on grounds we will be having some special otter enrichment in about an hour (~2 p.m.)! River otters hold a special place in our heart here at the Zoo as they are a species native to our local ecosystem and we have been directly involved in conservation efforts for many years. 🦦 North American river otters were trapped for their highly-prized furs, resulting in a steep decrease in population since the 1800s. However, the otter is being restored to places whe