The Tamil Nadu Forest Department aborted its first ever attempt to rewild a rescued tiger and shifted the big cat to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur in Chennai. Recently, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden (PCCF-cum-CWW) had informed the Madras High Court that the tiger code named ANM-T56, found […]
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: Former volunteer unsurprised by animal welfare allegations
1News also outlined a gorilla’s death by infection after pleas for treatment were ignored, and an otter that died after it got trapped in a pool suction pipe when the filter cap fell off. Serena Smith volunteered at the park from 2009 until the end of 2014. She told NZME she witnessed multiple “eyebrow-raising” moments […]
Delhi Zoo implements ayurvedic methods to safeguard animals during monsoon, ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Delhi Zoo authorities are using ayurvedic methods, including neem oil, turmeric and quicklime, to keep the animals healthy and free from bacterial and viral infections during the rainy season. As the monsoon season sets in, Delhi Zoo is taking innovative steps to ensure the health and safety of its animals by incorporating traditional […]
PHOTOS: Two New Giant Pandas Coming to the National Zoo
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C. will welcome two giant pandas from China at the end of the year! The pandas, Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW], are both two years old. Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16. Photo […]
Fruit ice balls to water coolers, Delhi Zoo steps up animal care amid relentless heatwave
Seasonal fruits like watermelon and cucumber have been incorporated into the diets of primates, bears, and herbivores to help them stay hydrated and cool, he added. In the section housing carnivores, water pools have been repaired and filled to maintain running water during peak hours, which helps in keeping the temperatures down, Kumar told PTI. […]
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 […]
LA County steps in to address ‘strep zoo’ outbreak among dogs at Downey Animal Care Center – Press Telegram
FLASH SALE Don’t miss this deal Standard Digital Access $6 for 1 year Already a subscriber? Login The Downey Animal Care Center at 11258 Garfield Ave. (Google Street View) In an effort to address a bacterial outbreak at the Downey Animal Care Center, Los Angeles County officials are taking action today to safeguard animals and […]
AWW! Lion Cubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Lion cubs Bahati, Jabari and Zawadi were born on October 4. Photo credit: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Visitors to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia can now view three baby lions as they romp and play with their older siblings and learn to roar with their mama. The cubs, Bahati, Jabari and Zawadi, […]
Dallas Zoo hosting solar eclipse viewing event, inviting public to witness animal reactions – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
As the April 8 total solar eclipse nears, one of Dallas’ top attractions is preparing for a unique experience. The Dallas Zoo is hosting a viewing event allowing visitors to take in the eclipse and witness how animals may react to the celestial event. Regular admission tickets are available online beginning this week. The zoo […]
New Platypus Rescue Facility at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Mackenzie the platypus swims at the new platypus facility at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia. Photo credit: Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia celebrated the opening of the largest purpose-built platypus rescue facility in the world. The new facility will be able to house […]