Woodland Park Zoo's sloth bear dies of cancer

Tasha, the 20-year-old sloth bear, was a grandmother and considered a "geriatric bear," according to the zoo. SEATTLE — A 20-year-old sloth bear at the Woodland Park Zoo has died, zoo officials announced on Friday.  Tasha, a female sloth bear, …

Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo opens in Happy

HAPPY, Texas (KFDA) - Tiny Hooves Rescue and Petting Zoo has opened in Happy after relocating from Temple, Texas. The nonprofit livestock and exotic animal shelter is finally open after moving its headquarters to the Panhandle. The rescue shelter helps …

Several unique bird eggs hatch at Zoo Miami ahead of Mother’s Day weekend

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Zoo Miami had several eggs for unique bird species from tropical America, Asia and Africa hatch just in time to celebrate their first Mother’s Day weekend. The first of those hatchlings was a cinereous vulture, which …

More than 70 people now infected with parasite after visiting petting zoo

Alba Dobbinson, 8, is one of 74 people infected with cryptospiridium parasites The number of people sick with livestock parasites after visiting a petting zoo in Wales is now at least 74. Eight-year-old Alba Dobbinson is among the dozens of people infected …

Watch: Pups of world’s most endangered wolf species born at Tennessee zoo

Six red wolf pups were recently born at Zoo Knoxville, a significant milestone as the species is critically endangered, according to zoo officials. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Six red wolf pups were recently born at Zoo Knoxville, a significant milestone as the …

NEW Zoo's new multi-level goat tower takes goat fun to new heights

SUAMICO - The goats at NEW Zoo & Adventure Park have Dr. Steve DeGrave’s 60th birthday to thank for what felt like Christmas morning in May. Mo, Po, Bo, Jo, Brennan, Luna, Rainier, Kilimanjaro, Dale, McKinley, Gabby and Patty Sue now have their own …

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Advisory: Auditor of State Keith Faber to Discuss Final Report on Investigation into Theft at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

COLUMBUS – Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber and others will discuss the final report detailing the investigation into the $2.3 million theft of Columbus Zoo resources by five former employees and the recommended changes to prevent this type of crime from …

Binder Park Zoo celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025

BATTLE CREEK — Binder Park Zoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having opened for the season May 1. The zoo has hosted more than 10 million visitors since it opened in 1975. "With our mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with …

Overturned truck blocks Zoo Interchange ramp in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — New video shows the aftermath of an overturned truck that blocked a ramp on the Zoo Interchange on Friday. The vehicle blocked the roadway for hours, causing traffic delays and frustrations for many drivers. Watch: Overturned truck blocks zoo …