Animal rights activists gathered outside the Mediterraneo Marine Park on Saturday morning as they joined demonstrators across the globe in marking the annual ‘Empty the Tanks’ protest day. More than 40 such demonstrations are being held in countries around the globe on Saturday, seeking to raise awareness about the way in which sea animals are […]
Cheetah Released onto Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
As a result of the collaborative efforts of Wildlife ACT and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, a new coalition consisting of two young male Cheetah, was recently released onto Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, as part of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Expansion Project. Once an endangered species is released into a new area, it is essential that its progress […]
Paul O’Grady’s funeral to be held in animal park, reports say
Late television star Paul O’Grady will have a funeral held at a wildlife park, so he can be surrounded by beloved animals in his send off reports say. The 67-year-old passed away ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ at his home in Kent on March 28, with his cause of death yesterday being confirmed as sudden cardiac arrhythmia, […]
Two Male Cheetahs Introduced onto Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Exciting news for Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. On the 11th of March 2023, Wildlife ACT’s iMfolozi Monitoring Team under the guidance of our partner Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (EKZNW) assisted with releasing a coalition of two new Cheetah males into their new home. Photo by Andrew Bone The introduction of the two males was done in lines with […]
Tiger escapes from Georgia safari park after tornado damages its enclosure
At least one tiger is unaccounted for at the Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain Conflicting reports suggest another is also on the loose A tornado struck the area at around 7am Sunday At least one tiger has escaped its enclosure from a Georgia zoo after a tornado struck the area early Sunday morning. The […]
Tatton Park Farm Animal Adoption Weekend proves a big hit
Tatton Park Farm’s Animal Adoption Day saw staff and volunteers out in force, giving visitors a rare opportunity to get up close to some of their stunning specimens. This time round, the animals available for adoption were Sensation, an 18.3 hand Shire horse; Emily, a rare golden Guernsey goat; and Martha, a spectacular middle white pig. Farm volunteer, Dave Thomas, […]
Christchurch Council run animal park is ‘cruel’
A public animal park run by the Christchurch City Council has been labelled as “cruel” by two animal rescue groups who are calling for its doors to be shut for good. Spencer Park is accused of creating an environment for animals – including rabbits, ducks and chickens – that leaves them stressed, starving and physically […]
Local animal park deals with frigid temps | News
Tupelo Buffalo Park animal care TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Humans are not the only ones who suffer in harsh weather, it affects livestock as well. The owners and workers at Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo did a lot to prepare for the recent burst of cold. “We do the extra hay, uh […]
Animal Craftwork sale at Rushcliffe Country Park
One of the Friends members carves the animals out of wood. Roger from the Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park said: ‘Visitors to our park in Ruddington may have noticed that the building work has all but finished and we are getting back to normal. ‘The cafe has been well received and we will have a […]
City and county officials discuss plans for animal shelter at Cedar Grove Business Park
The need for a new animal shelter has been on—and off—the city’s agenda since at least 2018, when it was determined that the former shelter, a small cinderblock building on the waterfront at the Grand Marais Recreation Park needed to be removed to make way for improvements to the boat launch. The former animal shelter […]