One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy
One of the oldest male gorillas living in a US zoo has died at the age of 52. The gorilla, named Winston, lived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California for about 20 years longer than the average lifespan. The park announced the gorilla’s death on July 13, noting that he had been […]
Four endangered American red wolf pups born at St. Louis Zoo
These babies are really cute. The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed four red wolf pups this spring, marking a major population boost for the world’s most endangered wolf species. The Missouri Zoo announced this week that a female named Otter was born on April 26, followed by triplets named Molly, Finn and Obi just eight days […]
Chester Zoo upgrades heating system, beginning with rhinoceros habitat
Chester Zoo in northern England has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to introduce more sustainable heating across its 128-acre site, with a focus on improving the habitat of the endangered eastern black rhino. ing. The partnership, announced on Tuesday, May 21, aims to meet the specific heating requirements of rhinos while also contributing to the zoo’s […]
Atlanta zoo set to return last giant pandas in US to China
The Atlanta Zoo is Preparing to send The zoo confirmed in a press release Friday that the giant panda had been returned to China following a lawsuit with other states. “As Zoo Atlanta’s Giant Panda Agreement with China expires in 2024, preliminary plans are underway for Lun Lun, Yangyang, Yarun, and Xilun to travel to […]
Explosive ‘Bronx Zoo’ docuseries on 1990 Yankees debuts on Peacock
They may not have won much on the field, but they certainly won behind the scenes. The 1990 Yankees were the franchise’s worst team in the last 100 years, but with a roster that certainly made things interesting, they were featured in a three-part documentary series on NBC’s Peacock, “The Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime,” “Chaos, […]
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Trying to Pass Off Dyed Dogs as Pandas
A zoo in communist China has been accused of disguising a dog to trick visitors into thinking it was a panda because it didn’t have real animals. The panda was unveiled to visitors at Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province on Wednesday. new york post report on monday. China’s zoo sparks outrage after painting Chow Chow […]
Zoo denies bears are people in costume
A zoo in China told visitors its sun bears are real, after videos of the animal standing like a person went viral on Chinese social … source
‘Panda diplomacy’ resurges with pair headed to San Diego Zoo
Months after the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., saw its beloved giant pandas get sent back to China, “panda diplomacy” is set to make a resurgence with a new pair headed to California. The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, were met in China by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance officials, and the two were […]
San Diego Zoo to welcome pair of giant pandas from China
A pair of giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, will be transferred from China to the San Diego Zoo as part of a conservation partnership. Zoo keepers at the San Diego Zoo recently traveled to China to meet pandas ahead of their trip. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has a long-standing partnership with […]
Beloved Kansas Zoo Ostrich Dies From Swallowing Keys
An ostrich died in Kansas after accidentally swallowing the keys from a staff member, the Topeka Zoo announced Friday. An ostrich at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Kansas died after accidentally swallowing a staff member’s keys, the zoo said in a Facebook post. Karen managed to pull the keys through the fencing of […]