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Zoo mourns the death of beloved two-year-old baby elephant: ‘We will never, ever forget him’

It’s already been a difficult year for zoos, with most having to close their doors to the public due to lockdown restrictions. Sadly, things got even worse for one zoo, who is now mourning the ...

Zoo celebrates birth of rare, critically endangered black rhino baby

For any zoo, the birth of a new baby animal is an occasion to celebrate. But it’s an even bigger deal when that animal is part of an endangered species. Every new birth is a ...

April the giraffe’s youngest calf, Azizi, suddenly dies at East Texas Zoo

In 2017, when the world was a much simpler time, it seemed like everyone was talking about April the giraffe. April shot to fame when Animal Adventure Park live-streamed the birth of her calf. The ...

Endangered lemur stolen from zoo found safe thanks to 5-year-old

Zoos can be a great safe haven for endangered species. They protect these animals and help them repopulate their species. But one zoo was in a panic this week after an endangered lemur was kidnapped ...

‘Extremely endangered’ African penguin chicks hatch at the Maryland Zoo

It’s always a proud moment for a zoo when a new animal is born, but it’s even better news when it’s an endangered species. Each new birth is a sign of hope for that species’ ...

National Zoo reveals first photos of ‘miracle’ one-month-old panda cub

It’s always a great day for a zoo when a new animal is born, especially when that animal is endangered or at risk. A new birth represents new hope for the species. And recently Smithsonian’s ...

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 ...

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,’ 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. ...