zoo news

Just thought I would start a new thread for the new year! Here's some updates from a visit this Tuesday: - Pipoca the ocelot's former exhibit is now home to the red-rumped agouti that was living in the little river area in the next room over. It's quite bittersweet to look in and see that her...

On January 8th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) common warthog named Randall (Patrick) passed away due to a decline in health caused by malabsorptive disease. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Yesterday, the zoo announced via Instagram that their queen female Naked Mole Rat passed away on November 30th at the age of 11 years. Smithsonian's National Zoo on Instagram: "Five years into her reign, the naked mole-rat colony at the Zoo lost its 11-year-old queen Nov. 30. The cause of death...

Today the zoo announced that two little blue penguin chicks hatched at the end of December! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

53 year old female Asian Elephant Shaunzi passed away yesterday after she was unable to stand up. L.A. Zoo Mourns Death of 53-Year-Old Elephant Shaunzi - MyNewsLA.com

Sad news came on Facebook and it's Lilly the Donkey " The whole team here at JFWP, past and present, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved donkey Lilly. Lilly was part of a trio of donkeys we have here. She leaves behind her lifelong donkey friends Indie and Peggy. Lilly...

On January 2nd, the zoo announced that the lace monitor exhibit was completed and is now open to the public. The zoo has (1.1) monitors named Jannali and Darwin, of which Jannali is on exhibit. Wellington Zoo - Who's new at the Zoo? Lace Monitor...

Just before the end of lasy year a female Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) arrived to accompany the already present male. Source: Instagram of Exmoor Zoo (04/01/2023)

On January 1st, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic giraffe named Ferrell passed away at age 15 on December 31st due to a dislocated jaw after the giraffe fell in its barn on December 29th. Dallas Zoo - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the...

Canton Grand Safari Adventure (formerly known as the East Texas Zoo & Gator Park) is a zoological facility located in Grand Saline, Texas. Species at the facility include South American tapir, plains zebra, black-tailed prairie dog, caracal, serval, white-throated capuchin, bonnet macaque...

Never heared of it but seems not to be the best zoo in the USA :(: WDTV.COM 5 News: USDA Issues Report Into Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo; Owner Responds

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is a facility located in Cleveland, Ohio. Species at the facility include bobcat, coyote, North American river otter, striped skunk, Virginia opossum, common raven, red-tailed hawk, great horned owl, barred owl, peregrine falcon, and wood turtle, among...

Randall Oaks Zoo is a facility located in West Dundee, Illinois. Species at the facility includes dromedary camel, red fox, bobcat, groundhog, North American porcupine, red-necked wallaby, emu, Burmese python, and domestics, among other species. On May 17th, 2023, the zoo announced that they...

Audubon Center For Birds Of Prey is a small specialist facility about an hour from Orlando. They rehab birds of prey and keep a number of non-releasable individuals from various native species. This is the current collection of species. Merlin Falcon (Falco columbarius) Peregrine Falcon...

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is a facility located in Athens, Michigan. Species at the sanctuary include American alligator, dwarf caiman, bearded dragon, African spurred tortoise, and red-tailed boa, among other species. On May 5th, it was announced that the sanctuary acquired (1.1) American...

A pair of Warthogs have arrived from Chester Watch: Piggin' delighted - new warthogs happy at Hoo Farm Shropshire Star

On April 1st, the zoo announced that they opened their new Reptile House to the public. The nocturnal section is still closed as it is being worked on. Wingham Wildlife Park On April 2nd, the zoo announced they opened a new outdoor play area. Wingham Wildlife Park

On March 3rd, it was reported that the zoo is in the process of acquiring/has acquired (2.0) African penguins, a (0.0.1) eastern screech owl, as well as 4 primates from two different species (possibly the lesser spot-nosed guenons and Allen's swamp monkeys reported last year). It was also...

On March 6th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African bush elephant named Zahara is pregnant and is due in October. This will mark the first time that an elephant and her offspring will both be born through artificial insemination and will "complete" the third generation of the herd...

Sad news to start the year with We are devastated to announce the death of our beloved Carpathian lynx, Willow. Willow had a huge personality and presence at Dartmoor Zoo and was extremely popular with staff, members and visitors alike. Born at Ostrava Zoo 15 years ago, she was an exemplary...