San Antonio Zoo lobbies lawmakers for stiffer penalties for people who break into enclosures

click to enlarge Courtest Photo / San Antonio Zoo A lion at the San Antonio pushes his paw against the glass of their enclosure. The San Antonio Zoo is joining wildlife refuges statewide in lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation stiffening penalties …

Zoo Atlanta library pass program to end after 14 years

The program will officially end on June 1. ATLANTA — A long-running program that allowed Georgia library cardholders to visit Zoo Atlanta for free is coming to an end. The Zoo Atlanta Library Pass program will officially end on June 1, 2025, according to …

'Famous four' raccoons back on show at zoo after last year's great escape!

Marion, Alma, Myrtle, Dakota and Winnipeg — five North American raccoon sisters — can once again be seen by visitors after months behind the scenes as zookeepers worked to upgrade their enclosure and ensure their security. On October 31 last year, just …

Back in time with a recreation of London Zoo in 1904

ShareSave Giraffes recreated in digital form in the Planet Zoo simulation game A London Zoo employee has spent almost three years creating a digital recreation of the popular tourist destination as it was more than 120 years ago. It allows virtual visitors …

"The Zoo is for adults too!" Chattanooga Zoo to host 21+ party

The Zoo is for adults too! The Chattanooga Zoo is hosting a "ferociously fancy" 21+ event on Saturday, May 17, featuring an open bar, appetizers from local restaurants, live music, and plenty of up-close animal encounters. Guests can come to …

'Race against time' as Paignton Zoo announces auction

Paignton Zoo has announced an exclusive business auction will be held in 'a race against time' to save their giraffes. The popular visitor attraction wants to expand its Giraffe House and introduce a male Rothschild giraffe to its all-female herd, …

Opelousas petting zoo owner faces 15 counts of animal cruelty

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A local petting zoo owner is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty. Khouri Frisch, the owner of 2KB Farm and Petting Zoo on Mulberry Road in Opelousas, has been arrested and charged with 15 counts. Authorities said 14 counts …

Penguin family expands at Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls

The newest addition to the Great Plains Zoo & Aquarium in Sioux Falls was hiding in the rocks with mom and dad close by on Friday six weeks after it was hatched. It’s a fluffy gray chick that is starting to pop out for zoo visitors to occasionally see …

Oregon Zoo Welcomes Baby Tula-Tu

Did you know that the Oregon Zoo recently welcomed a new baby elephant to the family? Last month the youngster made her debut appearance outdoors much to the delight of zoo staff and visitors. Guests can see the new baby, named Tula-Tu, in her indoor …

GALLERY: Baby southern pudu born at Nashville Zoo, just in time for Mother's Day!