Lions And Zoos

After a visit Thursday by USDA inspectors, the Utica Zoo is preparing to reopen. “We’ve passed inspection…the zoo will be open tomorrow,” Utica Zoo executive director Andrea Heath told WIBX 950 Thursday afternoon. The zoo has been closed since Sunday and was awaiting USDA inspection. Heath told WIBX 950 there was a scheduling issue that […]

Dangerous or dangerously adorable? This is the question that has been on our minds since we discovered the existence of the online community “Hardcore AWW”. A subreddit with 333,000 internet users, r/hardcoreaww invites people to share photos of wild, proud and powerful animals that could destroy you in the blink of an eye if they […]

Zoo Boo kicks off its month-long October celebration this weekend | Courtesy of Houston Zoo Look no further for the best kid-friendly activities to do in and around Houston this week, Monday, September 26 through Sunday, October 2, 2022. This week, catch a beloved kid’s character on stage, catch some Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, kick […]

Just when you think life might slow down a bit, fall is actually a busy time at the zoo. While much of the coming weeks are driven by the weather, others are more closely tied to waiting for others to work. And then there are those unexpected events that seem to only add […]

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – It was International Red Panda Day and Potter Park Zoo celebrated it on Sunday. Zoo visitors were able to learn more about red pandas with activities like scavenger hunts for children. The money is expected to be raised for The Red Panda Network, which is a conservation organization in Nepal working […]

Abdullah and Hiba, two cheetahs, suddenly made headlines the day India received eight cats from Namibia. Read more [Abdullah, one of the two Cheetahs gifted to India by Saudi Arabia, is at Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad.] Hyderabad: Abdullah and Hiba, two cheetahs, suddenly made headlines the day India received eight cats from Namibia. Abdullah […]

You read correctly. Back to the front. With September 27, the last day of summer flounder season 22 fast approaching, the last few days are sure to be a scramble to get into flattered bite building. Many, and more, guardian-sized flukes remain in bays, lower sections of tidal rivers (such as the Manasquan and Shark), […]

A cougar filmed crossing a residential area early Tuesday morning. San Mateo Police SAN MATEO (CBS SF) — San Mateo police shared video from a doorbell camera Tuesday that captured a mountain lion walking through a residential area. The camera recorded the feral cat sneaking past a house on Arroyo Ct. around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. […]

For immediate release:September 6, 2022 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Roswell, New Mexico – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) slapped Spring River Park & ​​Zoo with a criticism, repeat quote after PETA reported that a moose broke its leg there and was euthanized. It is the second time in just over a year that the […]

FFor 186 years, visitors have flocked to Bristol Zoo Gardens and marveled at the sights and sounds of the animals that have lived there, including Alfred the gorilla, Roger the rhinoceros and Zebi the Asian elephant – the latter famous for removing and eating straw hats in Victorian times. On Saturday afternoon, the last guests […]

Zoo Negara continues its adoption and sponsorship program to improve conditions for its population of 5,137 people. DURING the movement control order, Zoo Negara appealed for help to feed its animals. He posted a photo of a beetle that caught the eye of Malaysian rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee. He reposted it […]

In a shocking incident, a man was mauled to death by a lion after trying to enter its enclosure at a zoo in Ghana. The incident happened on August 28 at Accra Zoo in Ghana’s capital. A man mauled to death by a lion Security guards on a routine patrol noticed the middle-aged man had […]

The job is a bit wild and hairy for Joe Montisano. As director of the El Paso Zoo, he oversees everything from programming to new exhibits at the 35-acre municipal facility located in Paisano in south-central El Paso. He has been at the zoo for three years and has extensive experience across the United States […]

He is transported to the Oakland Zoo. This article was written by BenitoLink intern Juliana Luna Authorities shoot and capture a mountain lion in Hollister on August 26 around 10 a.m. The mountain lion is transported to the Oakland Zoo. According to a police news release, at around 4:42 a.m., a resident of the 1400 […]

The Udayavani team, August 24, 2022, 3:34 PM IST Screenshot from Twitter video Needless to say, it is quite sad to see powerful wild animals like lions and tigers, imprisoned in cages and exposed to the world. These animals that otherwise roam wild and free are removed from their natural habitat and endure a life […]

EDITORIAL: When you release a bird from the cage, it doesn’t say “thank you”; it just flies away. The bird’s cage was a prison where she was forcibly kept, and since no human would want to be in a prison, the birds also want their freedom. And this is the case with all wild animals. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Zoo is roaring with excitement this World Lion Day, an annual event on August 10 that celebrates the majestic African lion, with the thrilling announcement that its African lioness, Dunia, is pregnant ! Dunia, 6, is due to give birth to her first baby at the end of September […]

Two years ago, we wrote about “Tiger King,” the popular show that was fun for some and horrifying for others. While the show’s producers were clearly more interested in the salacious aspects of the personal lives of the people being profiled, one surprising (and welcome) outcome has been renewed discussion about the plight of big […]

Zoos across the country are taking several steps to help animals beat the heat this summer. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Zoos across the country are taking several steps to help animals beat the heat this summer. Eric Gay/AP As large swaths of the United States face extreme heat this summer, zoos […]

More than 370 animals, including lions and monkeys, from Arachon Zoo in France had to be evacuated early as a dangerous forest fire threatened their lives. While many found refuge in other zoos, some 14 of them died because they could not bear the stress 1/seven Home sweetness! After a wildfire swept through France in […]

The Oakland Zoo is pleased to report that “Sage,” the mountain lion cub rescued from a classroom at Pescadero High School on June 2, has improved significantly since his admission. “(He) is doing great,” said Isabella Linares, marketing manager at the Oakland Zoo. “He’s definitely at a better weight than before.” When admitted in early […]

Almost every day, dozens of drivers pull over to the side of Highway 1 in San Simeon, Calif., to make sure their eyes don’t deceive them. In disbelief, they stop and stare at what look like zebras, grazing peacefully along the shores of the West Coast. James R. and his family had just visited an […]

The Alameda Park Zoo has faced vandalism over the past month, leading Alamogordo City officials to prioritize requesting funds through the Infrastructure Improvement Plan to ensure safety on site. A break-in was reported on July 14 in which two duck feeders were ripped from the ground and thrown into the duck pond. No animals were […]

Colchester Zoo is set to stay open longer for two days this summer to give customers the chance to see more animals. The attraction, in Maldon Road, is running two extended summer days where they will remain open until much later than normal. The zoo will be open until 7:30 p.m. on special days at […]

Summer 2022 has been so much fun so far and felt “normal” again. Getting out and enjoying the things we love to do in the summer together has been such a refreshing change from the past two years. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a struggle for all of us in various ways, but perhaps […]

The spider monkey, Odette, is very nice and the chipmunk doesn’t seem panicked at all. A visitor to DEW Haven captured a special moment between Odette, a spider monkey and a chipmunk. Odette has been with DEW Haven since 2018. If you’ve ever seen a chipmunk, you know you see them for about 3 seconds […]

CHICAGO — The Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating a long birth. Amid this exciting time, visitors have come from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the young lad who will be king. Born in March, Pilipili is the first cub to arrive at the zoo in some time, 20 years to be exact, […]

LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department will upgrade Lahore Zoo Safari on Raiwind Road to make it a big attraction. Zoo Safari is home to 32 lions. The management expands the space by including a certain area in the lion safari reserved for ungulates. Zoo Safari manager Tanveer Janjua told Dawn that a natural history museum […]

The Indianapolis Zoo welcomed three new animals over Memorial Day weekend with the birth of three baby tigers. Now they are asking for your help to name two of them. The three cubs, a girl and two boys, were born on Friday, May 27. Their parents are Zoya, 7, also born at the zoo in […]

Family members of Dinanath Bhargava, a co-artist on the team that designed India’s original national emblem, said on Wednesday that to complete the task, he continued to visit a zoo in Kolkata for three months to observe the lions up close. Family members called it back amid a row over the national emblem atop the […]

Comment this story Comment With flapping flippers and bouncing bellies, two sea lions charged along the sands of La Jolla Cove in California on Friday, forcing visitors to flee in a scene one watcher likened to being chased by ‘Godzilla’ – much to the delight of social media users who praised the animals to reclaim […]

With the theme “Touching Hearts – Igniting Passion – Saving Wildlife”, Rolling Hills Zoo has over 100 species of wildlife. Zoo visitors can see this variety which includes lions, giraffes, tigers, monkeys, flamingos, rhinos, African cranes, coati, aardvark and giant anteater, to name a few. of its many animals. Most animals will reside at the […]

In my early years in New York, summer for me always started with the seals. John V. Lindsay East River Park on the Lower East Side for years housed an array of fountains and sprinklers scattered among a number of bronze seal sculptures. Every year, when it was tee time, I would walk along the […]

A piece of news caught my eye last week as it appears the citizens of Eleanor, W.Va. believe they have a mountain lion among them and have been talking about it on social media. According to a report by WOWK in Huntington, a woman who says she spotted the big cat in town […]

Indiana’s law banning direct public contact with big cats and bears goes into effect July 1. The implementation of this law brings much-needed protection to some of the animals that have been subjected to public manipulation and forced to live in appalling facilities in the state. Roadside zoo operators take young animals away from their […]

For the second time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, protesters gathered in Memorial Park on Sunday demanding access to safe and legal abortions. Although Sunday’s crowd of a few hundred was smaller than Friday’s protest, which drew more than 1,000 people to the park, the energy was about the same. Chants […]

When Brett Bernardini and his colleagues dragged their Shakespeare on the Green banners out of storage this year, they discovered the banners were covered in mold. For Bernardini, the new executive director of Nebraska Shakespeare, the banners were another example of something from the organization’s past that needs to be replaced and changed. “We had […]

LINCOLN — Sen. Tom Brewer of Gordon will leave Nebraska on Friday for an extended trip in and through battle-torn Ukraine, where he will assess conditions and humanitarian needs. The trip replaces an earlier plan to travel to Poland, where he intended to stay and help with logistical and humanitarian activities for refugees who fled […]

A young lion is starting a new life at a wildlife sanctuary in Italy after being found abandoned as a cub in Russia – a reminder, according to the charity that helped rescue him, of the wildlife trade. Simba was emaciated and mewing in distress when he was discovered in a cardboard box in a […]

When she got to hold a tomahawk that once belonged to Standing Bear, Stacy Laravie said, it felt like a moment of generational healing. Laravie, a descendant of famed Chief Ponca and a civil rights icon, was one of the representatives of the Nebraska tribe who traveled to Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archeology and […]

An urban legend creature linked to parts of Mexico and the southern United States is capturing the minds of the internet with an image shared by a zoo. What happened: The Amarillo Zoo shared an image with the public asking for help identifying a strange creature seen outside the zoo in the early hours of […]

POWELL – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced today that the zoo has been granted accreditation by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA), an international association and accrediting body. Columbus Zoo management was made aware of this achievement following a comprehensive four-day on-site inspection in March by a team of experienced zoological professionals, a period […]

You see some pretty interesting things in Western New York. Last summer, the Navy Blue Angels flew over the city of Buffalo for a few days as they prepared for the Buffalo Air Show. When I was a kid it was always cool to see something flying overhead and my friends and I would bet […]

Lion Country Safari, Loxahatchee, FL – Courtesy of Shutterstock – Image by mariakray Offering a one-on-one experience with exotic animals since 1967, and rumored to be the first-ever cage-free zoo in the United States, Lion Country Safari has been officially named the nation’s fifth-best safari park in the “10” from USA Today. Best readers choice […]

Lion rescuers met at midnight in the parking lot of a hotel in the Romanian town of Suceava, 50 km from the Ukrainian border. “It looks very worrying,” says Lionel de Lange, a South African animal park owner who led the operation. “But it was really the first time the 13 of us had met […]

PESCADERO, Calif. (AP) — A quick-thinking guard safely confined a curious mountain lion to an empty classroom after entering a northern California high school Wednesday morning, authorities said. The warden was opening Pescadero High for the school day when the juvenile cougar was spotted, said Detective Javier Acosta of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. […]

A new study from the University of Toronto at Scarborough using polar bear poo reveals why certain chemical contaminants can get trapped and build up inside the body. Polar bears tend to store certain contaminants in their bodies because they are at the top of the food chain, eat very fatty diets, and have evolved […]

For the first time in 20 years, Lincoln Park had its “Lion King” moment. The legendary Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed its new cub to pride in March, and the youngster was officially welcomed to the city on Saturday as he explored the outdoors for the first time. Pilipili and her mother Zari run as onlookers […]

El Salvador’s National Zoo, the only state-run zoo, closed permanently on Thursday after operating for 69 years, and its more than 400 animals will be housed in “conservation” facilities, the government said. “As of today, the National Zoo is closing permanently,” the Ministry of Culture said on its Twitter account, which posted a photo of […]

Having spent the past 10 years or so interviewing at least one different person a week: I found myself sympathizing with my colleague Laura Calleja, in her futile efforts to get a single, cohesive answer from Animal Welfare Minister Anton Refalo. In case you missed it, I’m referring to a press event this week where […]

A ZOO keeper ended up having his finger ripped off by a lion as the beast attacked him in front of terrified visitors. The video shows the moment the Jamaica Zoo man screams after putting his hand in the beast’s cage. 4 The zoo keeper laughs and jokes while playing with the lion 4 Everything […]

Is this elephant legally considered a person? A non-profit animal rights organization says yes and now hopes to help free an elephant from New York’s most notorious zoo. The New York Court of Appeals will decide whether the pachyderm will be moved to a much larger sanctuary at the request of the group. This could […]

It is with extreme concern and love for animals that I write this letter to you. I have always loved animals, especially lions alongside many others. Seeing such wild animals that are supposed to be free in the jungle is sad, dying alone in cages without food or proper medical care. It is not […]

With elegant grace, 10-year-old Abuto walks through his exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and heads for the stuffed hard-boiled eggs inside an enrichment toy. The magnificent mane of the African lion would even make the Breck Girl envious. And thank you, there’s a solid barrier between you and this 519-pound cat. “You look at […]

By Garima Prasher To ensure animal welfare Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), the researchers analyzed their level of stress. The results showed that the animals are not only stressed, their level of stress is related to the number of visitors to the park. The study found that animals were most stressed during weekends (Sunday and Friday) […]

Citizens of Targoviste, a city in southern Romania, were notified on Thursday morning May 12, via the public RO-Alert system, that a lion was roaming the streets of the city freely. Several residents alerted the authorities to the presence of the lioness. However, authorities were unable to locate the animal, according to the latest media […]

You’ve heard the adage before – “adopt, don’t buy”. It is absolutely true. There are many dogs and cats in shelters who are in desperate need of a home. Maybe there is a perception that if the animals are there they don’t behave well, but that’s not the case for many of them. These dogs […]

Residence ” DEEP DIVE” After growing up surrounded by nature, 3 ‘musketeers’ end up at the Kerala Zoo Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a long-delayed visit for the three friends, who grew up in the majestic 55-acre Thiruvananthapuram Zoo. Although none of their former “friends”, which included lions, tigers, tigresses, monkeys, sheep and kangaroos, […]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Zoo announced the death of a lion on Friday. The 20-year-old lion named Mufasa was born at the zoo in 2001 and died this week. The zoo said it treated Mufasa for age-related issues for several years. Recently, her quality of life has started to decline. After a […]

At the time, it seemed that animal escapees from the capital’s zoo were alarmingly common. From sea lions living in the Water of Leith to wandering wallabies eager to try their luck in Edinburgh’s outback, there have been many occasions when the people of Edinburgh Zoo have taken a break for the freedom. READ MORE […]

By Prakash VL The zoo authority confirms leopard safari may be open to visitors by May 15 The much delayed leopard safari in Bannerghatta National Park may open to the public in May. Zoo Authority Karnataka President LR Mahadevaswamy told BM plans to open the safari by May 15 were underway. There are many leopards […]

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Ray Meibaum/St. Zoo Louis A new primate habitat, officially called Michael and Quirsis Riney Family Primate Canopy Trails, has been opened to the public at the St. Louis Zoo. Earlier this month, a dolphin turned on its trainer at the Miami Seaquarium. It was a heartbreaking experience, but luckily both are doing well. Predictably, some […]

A man has spent the last 20 years killing and collecting dead animals to make food for lions. Andrew Goatman is a renderer and despite a job few have heard of, he plays an important role in the agricultural industry. Andrew’s work sometimes sees him having to deliver the final blow to animals that are […]

LIKE millions of people around the world, I was a fan of Michael Jackson’s music – I still am, I guess, because I can separate the artist from the art. In his heyday, it wasn’t just the music that made him a big star, it was people’s fascination with his lifestyle. 8 Michael Jackson with […]

article ST. PAUL, Minnesota (FOX 9) – The oldest sea lion in the zoo of Saint-Paul de Côme has died. She was 31 years old. Sealia, better known as “CC”, died on Saturday April 16, the zoo announced on Tuesday. She lived a long life – the average lifespan of a sea lion is 15 […]

New York City FC is on the road this weekend against Real Salt Lake at Yankee Stadium. What’s the best thing about being RSL’s mascot?The best thing about being RSL’s mascot – seeing the smiling faces of our supporters, especially the kids when they walk into the stadium and see the team play. You joined […]

PITTSBURGH (WTAJ) — Every day around noon at the Pittsburgh Zoo, staff prepare to do a feeding round for the animals. At the California Sea Lion exhibit, you’ll be able to hear them barking, letting the staff know they’re hungry. So what’s on the menu? “As you can imagine, we mostly get seafood, sardines, anchovies, […]

A five-day search for an “extremely emaciated” orphan mountain lion cub in San Mateo County resulted in a victory on Sunday, after biologists located the cub and brought her to the Oakland Zoo for treatment. Rose, as the cub was nicknamed by her keepers, had been subjected to severe starvation and dehydration but survived her […]

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a number of iftar and suhoor offerings this Ramadan. From the range of choices – available on the VisitRamadan page of the VisitAbuDhabi website – the department has shortlisted some experiences for visitors and residents. Iftar with the Lions – […]

The Philadelphia Zoo has joined zoos across the country in protecting their birds from the deadly bird flu that has itself become a widespread epidemic. In response to the flu that has already killed millions of birds across the country, the Philadelphia Zoo has quarantined its birds. “Everything from emus to bald eagles to penguins […]

Sometimes this thing called life requires a weekend just so we can recharge our batteries and relax. Finding somewhere to go can seem daunting, but luckily for us Londoners, we’re surrounded by plenty of pretty towns and villages that make great getaways to relax. Dunstable in Bedfordshire is one such place. And best of all, […]

A lion rests under a tree at Rietspruit Game Reserve in Hoedspruit on December 2, 2021. Here kitty kitty… Scientists who spent years spraying lions’ noses with oxytocin found that the big cats became much friendlier to their neighbors and less likely to roar at strangers when dosed with the so-called ” love hormone. The […]

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – “Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!” 16 News Now spent some quality time Friday at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend to celebrate its opening day. The Potawatomi Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Indiana, and it’s a must see here in the Michiana community. If you haven’t […]

Recently, there were reports of a lion being killed by hunters in Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State. This was confirmed by Borno State Department of Environment Forestry and Wildlife Director Peter Ayuba who said the lion may have escaped from the Waza Game Reserve in Cameroon. Ayuba told reporters of similar incidents of elephants, […]

Indore: Excitement seemed evident among animal lovers who post the zoo‘s public operating hours entered the premises to witness the nightlife inside the premises on Saturday.These excited animal lovers who visited the zoo for the first time in the late evening seemed extremely excited and their enthusiasm could be seen throughout. ‘Zoo Snooze’ a unique […]

FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As if recovering from a heart attack wasn’t hard enough, new research shows that many patients can experience severe declines in thinking. Researchers in Poland found that within six months of a heart attack, 50% of patients experienced a decline in thinking, memory and ability to perform basic […]

Wolves in the Tower of London and an elephant so well trained that Lord Byron wanted to adopt him as a butler – Martin Fone uncovers the weird and terrifying history of London’s last menagerie and how they helped establish what we would recognize today as its first zoos. Founded in April 1826, the Zoological […]