Same-sex vulture dads adopt abandoned egg, hatch chick at Amsterdam zoo June 1, 2017 Call it two dads and a little baby — vulture edition. Two male griffon vultures, who have been together for years, have hatched an… Continue Reading
Czech zoo saws off horns to protect rhinos from poachers March 24, 2017 It seems like a drastic measure. But after the killing of a white rhinoceros at the Thoriy Zoo in Paris earlier this month for… Continue Reading
Not even safe in zoos: hippo, crocodile and rhino killed in vicious attacks in three zoos March 8, 2017 There’s a sickening trend happening. Over the last few days, criminals have broken into three zoos in three countries for the gory purpose of… Continue Reading
Ollie, the bobcat, on the lam after escaping from Smithsonian’s National Zoo January 30, 2017 Ollie, a female bobcat, is on the loose after escaping from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo early this morning. The approximately 25 lb. bobcat was… Continue Reading
Christmas treats for critters at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia December 22, 2016 An early Christmas treat for some of the animals at Taronga Zoo in Sydney as meerkats, ring-tailed lemurs and Australian Sea Lions got some… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Special diet for critters in Turkey to keep them warm in winter December 19, 2016 Animals from hot climates are getting a special winter menu prepared for them at the Gaziantep Zoo in Turkey. The zoo, Turkey’s largest, and… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Got a spare heater or old hay? December 14, 2016 The Austin Zoo, which began as a refuge for goats, and has since expanded to 300 animals, is in need of additional items to keep… Continue Reading
Happy Halloween: Zoo animals crush, eat and play with pumpkins October 31, 2016 Turns out, zoo animals love pumpkins, too. What could be better for Halloween? And this is what happens when a big orange cats meets… Continue Reading
A stork takes refuge from Hurricane Matthew in bathroom October 7, 2016 For days, staff at animal shelters have been preparing for Hurricane Matthew. At St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, St. Augustine Every bird and mammal… Continue Reading
Jane Goodall and Harambe’s first caretaker respond to Cincinatti Zoo shooting after child fell into enclosure June 2, 2016 Jane Goodall and the zookeeper who was there at Harambe’s birth 17 years ago have talked about their reaction to the gorilla’s death after… Continue Reading
