First Asian elephant calf born at the National Zoo after a 25-year wait
New Baby Elephant Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo Washington, D.C. has welcomed a very special new resident: a baby Asian elephant. The little one, born early Monday morning at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, represents the first such birth there in about 25 years, according to zoo officials. Weighing in at 308 pounds and standing 38.5 […]
A baby pygmy slow loris has arrived at the Bronx Zoo.
A Unique Addition to the Bronx Zoo Meet a little creature that’s got everyone talking—a rare pygmy slow loris, with big eyes and even bigger charm. This little one has made history as the first primate born in the Bronx Zoo’s new nocturnal animal exhibit. On December 13, this special arrival in the “World of […]
Twice sparks interest in San Francisco Zoo shirts
San Francisco Zoo Sees Surge in T-Shirt Sales Due to K-Pop Stars The San Francisco Zoo is experiencing an overwhelming influx of orders for safari T-shirts, all because members of the K-Pop group Twice were seen wearing them. Fans are eager to grab these vintage-style shirts after Jeongyeon, a member of the group, shared a […]
19-year-old killed by lions after entering a zoo enclosure in Brazil
Tragic Lion Encounter in Brazil A 19-year-old man lost his life after entering a lion’s enclosure in Brazil on Sunday morning. The incident took place at the Arruda Câmara Zoological and Botanical Park in João Pessoa, Paraíba state, and was captured on video that quickly went viral. The victim, identified as Gerson de Melo Machado, […]
Teen With a Child’s Mind Killed by Lion After Climbing Zoo Wall
Tragic Incident at Brazilian Zoo On Sunday, a teenager, thought to be cognitively impaired, was fatally attacked by a lioness after entering her enclosure without permission. This unfortunate event occurred at Zobotânico Arruda Câmara Park in João Pessoa, Brazil. A statement released on social media clarified that the boy “deliberately invaded the lioness’s enclosure.” Following […]
Missing girl was left with strangers at the zoo, mother reportedly informed a man.
Investigation Launched After Mother Fails to Account for Missing Daughter Ashley Buzzard reportedly mentioned to someone that she had left her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melody, with a couple from Utah she met at a zoo. The individual accusing Buzzard of holding him against his will stated that she expressed regret after revealing details about her […]
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, the oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, passes away at around 141 years old.
Gramma, the Beloved Galapagos Tortoise, Passes Away LOS ANGELES — Gramma, the oldest inhabitant of the San Diego Zoo and a cherished Galapagos giant tortoise, has died. She enjoyed a diet of romaine lettuce and cactus berries for over a century. Zoo officials reported that Gramma was born in the wild and was approximated to […]
Alicia Silverstone is offering a $50,000 reward for the safe return of baby giraffes that went missing from a struggling zoo seven months ago.
Two young giraffes have vanished from a struggling roadside zoo, and this disappearance has sparked intrigue in a Virginia town, led to the arrest of their caretaker, and even caught the attention of actress Alicia Silverstone. In response, a reward of $50,000 is being offered for any information that might help locate them. Silverstone recently […]
Largest and most contentious zoo in Long Island will shut down after budget cuts: ‘Very sad’
Long Island Zoo Closing Amid Allegations of Abuse The largest and most contentious zoo in Long Island is set to close after local officials unanimously decided to withdraw its funding. This decision comes amidst claims of horrific animal mistreatment, with plans to transfer the affected animals to rescue facilities. On Thursday night, the Brookhaven City […]
Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey allows visitors to closely observe veterinarians caring for the animals.
Unusual Sight at Turtleback Zoo WEST ORANGE, N.J. — While most people might flock to see giraffes or leopards, a dozen visitors at Turtleback Zoo recently found themselves captivated by something quite different: a small light brown turtle undergoing a veterinary examination. For 30 minutes, onlookers peered through glass as young endangered sulcata tortoises, also […]