Zoos provide Valentine’s Day presents: Cockroaches named for former partners
A Unique Valentine’s Gift: Name a Cockroach It’s that time of year again! And this year, zoos all around the U.S. are offering a quirky solution for those with a broken heart. By naming a cockroach after an ex, you can turn your past love into a humorous memory. On this Valentine’s Day, a number […]
Rare monkeys from China make their first appearance in European zoos, potential new form of ‘panda diplomacy’
With their distinct orange, shaggy fur and pale blue faces, China’s golden-nosed monkeys are certainly eye-catching and hard to confuse with any other species. These unique, endangered monkeys reside in the cold, mountainous areas of central China and have recently joined the iconic pandas as part of an exchange program to European zoos, under a […]
Debate over zoo’s feeding policy for predator animals splits opinions
Controversial Pet Donation Policy at European Zoos Draws Outrage Some zoos in Europe are making headlines for a contentious policy that invites individuals to donate their healthy pets as food for predators, generating significant backlash. The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark stirred debate recently by announcing on social media that it welcomes small pet donations. Their […]
NYC lawyers call on Bronx Zoo’s last 2 elephants Happy and Patty to be moved to animal sanctuary as concerns over care grow
The last two elephants at the Bronx Zoo must be moved to the animal sanctuary soon. A group of Big Apple lawyers argued Wednesday as questions about the pair's care continue to swirl. The New York City bar looks for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which runs the famous zoo. year. “We beg for cities […]
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports
CDC issues warning regarding bird flu incident Fox News medical contributor Dr. Mark Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and why it's important not to look directly at the eclipse without proper glasses. Avian influenza has killed 47 tigers, three lions and a leopard at a zoo in southern Vietnam, […]
Children Horrified As Zoo’s Brown Bear Eats Entire Brood Of Ducklings ‘Like Chicken Nuggets’
A daughter’s birthday trip to a zoo turned slightly gruesome after a bear snacked on some ducklings that landed in its enclosure in front of the children, according to a video uploaded Thursday. Rachelle, a Tiktok user, posted that her children were not traumatized by the unexpected turn of events but that it was a […]
2 North Carolina zoos hit the market at once
Lions, tigers, and bears! Two of North Carolina’s most beloved zoo attractions, Zootastic and Aloha Safari Park, are for sale, presenting a rare opportunity for investors to get into the wildlife tourism industry. Zootastic, said to be the largest privately operated zoo in the state, has a staggering price tag of $16 million. Meanwhile, Aloha […]
Sioux Falls zoo’s beloved giraffe Chioke euthanized after injury
On March 28, a giraffe named Chioke died at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chioke had to be euthanized due to a severe fracture in his front left leg. Born at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, Chioke has been at the zoo since 2007 and has grown to nearly 15 feet […]
Outside of China, pandas are only found in these 5 zoos around the world
It will still be many months before a new panda is introduced to the San Diego Zoo. This will be the first bear of its kind to be shipped from China to the United States in decades. For now, Atlanta is the only remaining zoo in the United States. But there are many places around […]
Zoos keep up Valentine’s Day tradition of naming cockroaches and animals after exes and loved ones
Unusual situations continue at zoos across the country valentine’s day There is a tradition of naming animals and creatures after ex-lovers, some of which end up in the natural food chain unhappily. If you’re looking to find a symbolic way to bounce back from a previous flare-up, benefit a zoo ambassador, or spend your Valentine’s […]