Gorilla at San Diego Zoo shatters enclosure glass
San Diego — A 10-year-old western lowland gorilla named Denny created quite the stir on Saturday by breaking through one of the protective glass layers at the San Diego Zoo. Zoo officials confirmed the incident took place in the gorilla forest habitat, where another gorilla was present. According to the zoo’s statement, Denny broke through […]
Long Island’s most debated zoo caretaker reacts angrily to town officials about the planned shutdown: ‘Crookhaven’
The principal of Long Island’s largest and most debated zoo has criticized local officials for planning to shut down the sanctuary following years of allegations regarding animal mistreatment. Kristin Layer, who oversees the Holtsville Ecology Center Zoo, expressed her frustration toward Brookhaven town officials during a recent outburst. She highlighted the issues surrounding taxpayer-funded decisions […]
Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal sanctuary, Long Island’s biggest zoo, to permanently shut down after 40 years amid serious abuse claims: ‘We wished for this’
Holtzville Zoo Set to Close, Animals to be Relocated Long Island’s largest and most contentious zoo will be shutting down, with all animals to be sent to rescue organizations, as the sanctuary is expected to “decay” by early next year, town officials announced on Monday. The Holtzville Ecology Center zoo, which is funded by taxpayers […]
Milwaukee County Zoo uses a front-end loader to lift elephant Ruth back up.
Milwaukee Zoo Elephant Recovers After Fall A 43-year-old elephant named Ruth at the Milwaukee County Zoo has successfully recovered after experiencing a fall earlier this month. Front-end loaders were utilized to assist the elephant in getting back on her feet. According to a zoo official, Ruth lost her footing due to some aggressive behavior from […]
Zoo in Denmark seeks donations of unwanted pets to feed its predators; PETA objects
European Zoos Accept Unwanted Pets as Donations for Predators In an unusual initiative, some European zoos are encouraging people to donate their unwanted pets—like rabbits and guinea pigs—as food for their predator species. Aalborg Zoo in Denmark made headlines recently after announcing this program on Facebook, which raised a significant public outcry regarding the ethics […]
World of Darkness exhibit at the Bronx Zoo reopens after being closed for 16 years
New York’s World of Darkness Exhibit Reopens After 16 Years New York’s intriguing exhibit, World of Darkness, is making a comeback after a 16-year hiatus, showcasing the unique “shadow charms” of the Bronx Zoo alongside over two dozen rare nocturnal animals. The revamped display, which opened to visitors on Saturday, allows guests to observe the […]
Denver zoo shuts down early over the weekend to stop teens from attempting a TikTok-inspired ‘takeover’
The Denver Zoo decided to close its gates early on Saturday to preempt a planned “takeover” by teenagers, which had gained traction on TikTok. This incident is part of a broader trend where young people engage in disruptive behavior in public spaces across the nation. The zoo staff made this decision as a precaution against […]
Visitors are spending to stay overnight at the ‘top zoo in Europe’
Bears, wolves, deer – it’s quite the lineup! In Belgium, there’s a zoo that offers an extraordinary experience where guests can actually spend the night among a variety of animals, from mammals to birds. This one, Pairi Daiza, is even dubbed “the best zoo in Europe.” Imagine waking up to a view of a walrus, […]
Footage shows pandas being playful at the zoo, suggesting they might have adorable baby pandas later on.
Bearly Romantic! Two giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo created quite a buzz on Friday. Zookeepers are hopeful about a potential baby panda after capturing some adorable interactions between the two bears, Bao Li and Qing Bao. In a recent video, the pair, positioned on opposite sides of what’s affectionately called the “howdy” windows, […]
Kangaroo believed to have killed a petting zoo employee in South Carolina
A man in South Carolina, who owned a petting zoo, was reportedly killed by a kangaroo after entering its enclosure, according to officials. Eric Slate’s body was discovered late Friday at a five-star farm near Loris, about 30 miles north of Myrtle Beach, as noted by the Holly County Coroner’s Office. The 52-year-old had a […]