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PHOTOS: New Giraffe Addition to Oakland Zoo

A new 13-month giraffe arrived at the Oakland Zoo. Photo credit: Oakland Zoo. The Oakland Zoo welcomed a new addition to their reticulated giraffe herd. A 13-month old male giraffe, from Audobon Nature Institute in Louisiana, traveled to California in a specially-designed carrier to accommodate his 10-foot height. The giraffe traveled from Louisiana to California […]

Oakland Zoo Cares for Rescued Tiger Cub

A rescued female tiger cub is receiving extended care at the Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital. Photo credit: Oakland Zoo. The Oakland Zoo is caring for and treating a female tiger cub rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The cub was rescued from a private facility where she had sustained multiple bone fractures […]

Oakland Zoo Cares for Orphaned Cougar Cubs

Female cougar cub during an examination at Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital. Photo credit: Oakland Zoo. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife transported two cougar (or mountain lion) cubs to the Oakland Zoo for care after their mother was struck and killed by a car. Oakland Zoo’s Veterinary Hospital staff conducted thorough exams on the […]

Oakland County animal shelter expands hours – The Oakland Press

File photo of a dog waiting for adoption at the Oakland County animal shelter and pet adoption center. Peg McNichol/ MediaNews Group Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center has four more employees and the ability to expand hours of operations. The change starts Saturday, Nov. 4. Bob Gatt, the shelter and adoption center’s […]

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