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 […]
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 […]