Memphis Zoo mourns death of Xing, their beloved, rare red panda
Employees at zoos spend so much of their day with the animals that they become like friends and family to them. They celebrate when a new baby is born and grieve when one of their …
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Critically endangered gorilla dies six days after it was born at Audubon Zoo
Less than one week after the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans revealed the birth of a western lowland gorilla, the zoo announced the infant gorilla has died. At this time, zoo officials aren’t sure what …
Kaavan, the ‘world’s loneliest elephant,’ is finally being freed from the zoo
Elephants are such majestic creatures that it’s always heartbreaking to see them in human captivity. These animals deserve a chance to roam free and be with their own kind in the wild. Sadly, one elephant …
22-year-old giant panda mom gives birth to ‘miracle’ cub at National Zoo
It’s always a very special and exciting day at a zoo when an animal gives birth, especially when it is a rare or endangered species. A healthy new baby gives hope for a new generation. …
Infamous zoo featured on ‘Tiger King’ shuts down indefinitely after losing license
One of the biggest TV events of this year was Netflix’s true-crime documentary series Tiger King. But months after its debut, the story has taken another twist—one that will make animal rights groups happy. Viewers …
Thousands petition for ‘Tiger King’ zoo to shut down after new mistreatment allegations
Earlier this year most of the world’s attention was drawn to Tiger King, Netflix’s crazy-but-true documentary series that explored the intense feud between zoo owner Joe Exotic and his rival Carole Baskin — and exposed …
Koala and wombat become inseparable best friends during lockdown at Australian zoo
It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been the most inspiring year. From the devastating Australian bushfires at the beginning of the year to our ongoing COVID-19 crisis, everything seems to be pretty grim. But …
Jack Hanna announces retirement from Columbus Zoo after 42 years
After serving as both the director and director emeritus at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for 42 years, Jack Hanna has announced he will be retiring at the end of the year. Hanna, who over …
Supermarket steps up to help struggling zoo by adopting their endangered penguins
It’s no surprise to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on nearly every industry. Social distancing rules have forced most businesses to close their doors to the public, cutting off their …
Visitors flock to infamous ‘Tiger King’ big cat zoo after reopening — tiger cub petting continues
With everyone at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and looking for something to kill the time, an unlikely phenomenon swept the world: Netflix’s true-crime documentary series Tiger King. The hugely popular series dives into the …