Animals Of Instagram Spotlight Of The Week: Zeus, The Blind Owl

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to Zeus, the blind owl!

You've probably seen Zeus before, he went viral for his incredible peepers! Eyes that look as if they contain the whole universe and all the answers to the unknown. When we hear or think of a 'Wise Owl,' it's Zeus who we think of. Zeus may be blind but he sure has the most enchanting eyes.

Zeus is a Western Screech Owl with a great wingspan. On his Instagram, it is mentioned that he has about 10% of his vision, and is able to see shapes and memorize his immediate surroundings. He currently is being cared for at the Wildlife Learning Center in Los Angeles, California. The wildlife center's mission is to "provide public education that inspires people to care for our wildlife, to care for our environment, to develop a deep interest in the life sciences, and to give loving care and sanctuary to animals in need."

Find out how you can help them accomplish their mission and how you can help Zeus.

Read up on last week's star on Instagram, Rex, The T-Rex Cat!

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"Here’s a really great shot of my eyes taken by @flyingdetachment."

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"It’s a beautiful day to be out for a wine and paint class. Can’t wait to see how well they paint my eyes."

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"It may seem like I'm doing neck stretches, but I actually move my head around to help me hear."

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"This is how I feel about Mondays sometimes!"

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"Here is one of our biologists Wendy checking my weight and hanging out with me :)"

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"Here I am flying around the office! I am blind but have about %10 of my vision so can see shapes and have memorized my immediate surroundings. So sometimes I need to exercise my wings and do this."

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"Mmmmm mmmmm good!"

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"Zeus getting some love from one of his caretakers right after dinner :)"

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"Hope you are having a great day!"

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"Oh hi!"

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