Dickerson Park Zoo

In a social media update Wednesday, Dickerson Park Zoo stressed that none of the animals at the zoo are currently infected with bird flu.

The eaglet was one of 2 that fell out of a tree, along with their nest, in recent storms.

Thompson has worked at the zoo since 2004. He replaces Mike Crocker who served as zoo director for many years.

Crocker started his career as a reptile keeper before taking the lead job at DPZ.

Despite DPZ's long history in Springfield, it wasn't the area's first zoo.

The zoo will be open from 9 to 5, but the party is set for 10 a.m. to noon.

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