Nature's Best Mohawk
ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN NAME
Kakalyalya (gah-gah-YAH-lah) from the Warlpiri Langauge of Central Australia
- The Zoo has one male sulphur-crested cockatoo named CJ, whose estimated hatch date is some time in 1985, and one male lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo named Reggie, whose estimated hatch date is September 1991
- Native to Australia, can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in the north, east, and western regions as well as in New Zealand and New Guinea. They are also found in the vast savannas of northern Australia.
- These birds are typically between 17 to 20 inches tall
- Preferred diet is seeds, nuts, fruits, blossoms, insects, and insect larvae
- These cockatoos are noisy birds! Their primary method of communicating is their screeching voices, but they also will raise and spread their yellow crests to show emotion.
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Species Survival Plans
The Santa Barbara Zoo is one of the 220+ accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in Species Survival Plans (SSP), a cooperatively managed program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). More than 200 different species are managed through SSPs, aimed at maintaining genetic diversity within AZA populations, sustaining these populations, and guarding against extinction.
Wildlife Experiences
Meet the Animals
Have you always wanted to get just a little bit closer to the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo? Well, you can! Take a look at our animal encounters, and choose the best option for you and/or your family.