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 […]
Visitor at Philippines Zoo Bitten by Crocodile After Confusing It for a Statue
Incident at Zamboang Gashibugai Zoo A 29-year-old tourist recently found himself in a precarious situation at the Zamboang Gashibugai Zoo in the Philippines. In a strange mix of bravado and poor judgment, he climbed over a fence to take a selfie with a crocodile, mistakenly believing it to be a statue. As he posed for […]
Elephants at San Diego Zoo form ‘alert circle’ to protect youngest calves during earthquake: video
Horton hears about the earthquake! A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo acted on instinct and formed a “alert circle” around young people to protect their calves from the earthquake that rattled Southern California on Monday. In addition to their huge ears, elephants have the unique ability to feel sounds through their feet. […]
St. Louis Zoo Mourns Death of over 100-Year-Old Giant Tortoise
One of the oldest animals cared for at St. Louis Zoo in Missouri died due to digestive health issues. The creature was identified as Othello, an Aldabra giant turtle that was over 100 years ago. It has been reported Thursday. Posting zoos on social media I said He was humanely euthanized due to health disorders […]
Escaped gorilla rumor addressed by Virginia Zoo officials
Reports say rumors that gorillas were running slowly have prevented the Virginia zoo from resting on residents. The Virginia zoo lost power Tuesday night, but soon after, rumors began circulating online that the gorilla enclosure had been lifted due to a lack of electricity. People reported that gorillas were seen in a looser way and […]
Long Island zoo rocked by new allegations of abuse and death
According to a former government official security officer, the infamous Long Island “Roadside Zoo” covered the deaths of horribly abused animals with care, including mountain lions who were drowned. Meredith Tinsley, a former longtime Brookhaven officer with duties including patronizing the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center, joins other whistleblowers who denounce the center, making her […]
Chinese zoo accused of painting donkeys black and white to make them look like zebras
The Chinese zoo is said to have admitted to painting donkeys and white to pass as zebras, in an attempt to promote attendance at the park. The Jibo City amusement park in Chandon opened fire when internet users noticed the donkey was being disguised as a zebra in early February. China's national global time. In […]
3 Queens Zoo birds dead from virus, 12 at Bronx Zoo being tested
The bird flu hit the zoo. More than dozens of ducks and wild birds have been killed at Queens and the Bronx zoos. Three ducks at Queen's Zoo died after contracting the virus, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs both zoos. Nine wild birds and three ducks at the Bronx Zoo have been […]
Orphaned wolf pup gains new companion in local shelter dog at a Kansas zoo
A wolf puppy, an orphan at the Kansas Zoo, won a new family in a young dog who was accidentally taken to a local shelter on the same day when the wolf was born. Sejiwick County Zoo and the Kansas Human Association have united Kinness Amora and slink Brindlmix. The orphan wolves have united with […]