Cairo zoo accused of painting a donkey to look like a zebra July 27, 2018 Mahmoud A. Sarhan thought something looked a bit off during a recent visit to Cairo’s International Garden municipal park. Really off. He saw, and… Continue Reading
Zoo lemur stolen in Ontario turns up in Quebec; monkey and tortoise still missing June 5, 2018 JC the lemur is back. But Stanley the tortoise, and Agnes the baby gibbon monkey, have yet to be found. The trio vanished more… Continue Reading
Squee: Baby and mother gorilla play with bubbles at Calgary Zoo June 2, 2018 Splish splash: Bubbles are for more than just baths. A baby lowland and her mother at the Calgary Zoo make the most of the… Continue Reading
Thieves break into an Ontario zoo stealing a monkey, lemur and tortoise May 30, 2018 Police are on the hunt for kidnappers who stole three animals from a rural Ontario zoo. Suspects cut a hole in a chain link… Continue Reading
Baby tree kangaroo takes first steps, but quickly decides pouch is much, much better than world April 19, 2018 The world can be a big bad place. Even when it’s warm and welcoming, sometimes it can be all too much. At least, it… Continue Reading
Smoking orangutan at Indonesia zoo criticized for poor treatment of animals draws new anger March 9, 2018 Bandung Zoo has long been criticized by animal activists for its deplorable conditions of the animals who are chained and kept at the facility… Continue Reading
Man pleads guilty to smuggling tiger cub from Mexico into the U.S. December 10, 2017 An 18 year old man pleaded guilty earlier this week in federal court in San Diego to attempting to smuggle a tiger cub into… Continue Reading
Happy Halloween: Pumpkins make the best tricks and treats for zoo animals October 31, 2017 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Critters playing with pumpkins. Stomping. Eating. Pawing. The plump orange fruit also provides a good enrichment… Continue Reading
Do animals freak out during a total solar eclipse? Help scientists find out on Aug. 21 August 21, 2017 It’s considered one of nature’s most amazing events. And, when a total solar eclipse passes over the continental United States on Monday for the… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Muslim prayer at Quebec zoo prompts backlash and support July 5, 2017 Audrey Tremblay noticed a prayer group during a visit to Zoo Parc Safari outside of Montreal a couple of days ago and shot a… Continue Reading
