Where the wild things are 🦒

A baby boom at the Fort Worth Zoo

The yet-to-be-named elephant calf was born on February 23. | Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Zoo

Oh baby, the No. 7 nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is experiencing a baby boom. Over the past year or so, the zoo celebrated the birth of everything from giraffes to endangered elephants and flamingos.

Here’s a look at the littlest, new additions.

Asian Elephants 🐘

Last week, the zoo welcomed its fifth male Asian elephant calf, standing 37 inches tall and weighing 270 lbs. The yet-to-be-named calf was born to first-time mom, 9.5-year-old Belle and 30-year-old Romeo.

Habitat: Elephant Springs
On display: He is spending time bonding in behind-the-scenes areas of the elephant habitat.

Brazos is the half-brother to the newest bundle of joy and celebrated his first birthday in October. He was born to parents Bluebonnet and Romeo and now stands 5-ft-tall and weighs nearly 1,500 lbs.

Habitat: Elephant Springs
On display: Yes

Western Lowland Gorilla 🦍

The zoo welcomed the birth of its second-ever western lowland gorilla in November. Bruno was born to parents Gracie and Elmo, weighing 4-5 lbs and is Gus’s little brother. He is now learning how to stand with his mom’s help.

Habitat: World of Primates
On display: Yes

Giraffes 🦒

Two male giraffe calves, named Sherlock and Watson, were born in October and November last year. Sherlock measured 5 ft 10 inches tall and Watson stood 6 ft 3 inches tall at birth. The boys join Pele, who was born a few months earlier in June, to mom Acacia.

Habitat: African Savanna
On display: Yes

The zoo is currently open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab your tickets.

MEET THE OTHER BABIES 🦩

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Thursday, March 2

Meet the Makers | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Goody Goody Liquor, Fort Worth 6393 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $10 | Marlene Holmes, master distiller of Central Texas-based Milam & Greene, will showcase what makes the company stand out amongst whiskey brands.

Friday, March 3

Alo Yoga Grand Opening | Friday, Mar. 3 | 10 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Located between Psycho Bunny and Mizzen + Main, the athleisure brand is hosting an opening day celebration.

Saturday, March 4

Saturday Storytimes | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Head to the Fuller Garden with your kiddos for story time — the program is included with garden admission.
Palo Pinto Cocktails Launch Party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth | $15 | Enjoy new canned cocktails in flavors Bloody Mary and Moscow Mule, live music, local vendors, and jungle jerky.

Sunday, March 5

Keller Outdoor Vender Market | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Shannon Brewing Company, 818 N. Main St., Keller | Free | Shop from 30+ local vendors, grab a snack from a food truck, and enjoy lawn games with friends and family.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Edu

The UNT System Board of Regents approved the creation of a nursing school at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Earlier this week, the school said it’s in the early stages of a nationwide search for a dean to lead the new college. 🩺

Jobs

Lockheed Martin is hosting a job fair at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Grow in STEM hiring event is looking for recent graduates who meet the basic qualifications for early careers in engineering. Pre-register for the event. 💼 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Biz

TimelyMD is the fastest-growing private company in Cowtown, according to Fort Worth Inc. The virtual health company also landed No. 16 on the annual Inc. 5000 Southwest Regional list. Explore the other 11 local businesses that topped the chart. 💊

Open

There’s a new independent bookstore in Keller Town Center (1101 Bear Creek Pkwy.) called A House With Books. The space offers fiction, non-fiction, and young adult books, along with paper goods. The shop will share a space with Headquarters, the city’s first co-working space set to open this spring. 📚

Holiday

Today is Texas Independence Day. Celebrate at TX Whiskey with boot shinings, armadillo races, barbecue, tacos, live music, and whiskey. The distillery will also debut its limited-edition Texas flag bottle that will come with complimentary engraving. The party runs 6-9 p.m. and tickets are $10. 🥃

Real Estate

Cha ching — DFW holds the top spot in Texas for the most $10 million+ homes sold in 2022. There were 11 home sales worth more than $10 million, that’s one more than in 2021. Curious what local high-profile homes are on the market? Check out this $18 million listing in Southlake. 🏡

Eat

Fort Worth’s first-ever Colon Cancer Cookoff is happening this Sunday, March 5. The cooking competition will feature local chefs with dishes centered on colon health guidelines and cancer prevention. The event is at Funky Picnic Brewery from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and tasting tickets are $10. 🍽️

Wellness

Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

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5 hacks every local should know 👀

5 Fort Worth life hacks

Our Fort Worth life hack? Subscribe to FTWtoday. | Photo by @photogkeith

A very important question about Cowtown is trending on Reddit: “What’s a Fort Worth specific life hack that you know”?

Here are some of our favorite responses:

🎟️ Sign up for the Stockyards Heritage Club (it’s free to join) to receive a monthly code for free parking in the Stockyards. | Sign up

📲 ZipZone is a local rideshare service that offers rides in certain neighborhoods for under $3. New members will also get the first two rides free. | Download the app

🌱 Fort Worth Public Library cardholders can check out a free, seven-day pass to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. | Check out a pass

🚗 Take Trinity Metro to DFW Airport to save money on parking and tolls. | Find your route

🗒️ Get your vehicle registration stickers at Kroger or Tom Thumb to avoid waiting in line at the tax office. | Find a location near you

Share your favorite Fort Worth life hack with us.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: This one’s for the pickle lovers — Best Maid Pickle Emporium is holding a pickle palooza on Saturday ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. The event will feature free pickle tastings, a meet-and-greet with Smiley the mascot, and food trucks. Stop by the West Vickery Boulevard store from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out the new grilled cheese food truck opening this weekend.

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