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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 ...

Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed human life, but it’s also had many impacts on the animal world. Some have been surprising silver linings, as wildlife has enjoyed a temporarily human-free world unafraid of contracting ...

Four zookeepers move in to zoo full-time to care for animals during closure

Due to the coronavirus pandemic everyone is keeping inside their homes to prevent the spread. Most businesses are closed, and employees are working from home. But then there’s four people who have decided to actually ...

Orangutans and otters form magical bond under coronavirus lockdown at zoo

We’re all feeling the strain amid the coronavirus outbreak but it’s more important than ever that we do our best to get along and make this situation as bearable as possible. Setting a wonderful example ...

Animal hero Bindi Irwin got married today at the Australia Zoo, lit a candle in Steve’s memory

With everything going on in the world today, it can be hard to find some positive news. The coronavirus has forced us all indoors and canceled every event and gathering. While it can seem like ...