The Phoenix Zoo’s sole adult male lion and the father of newly born cubs has died. The 8-year-old African lion, Boboo (pronounced Bah-boo), was humanely euthanized Friday morning after the zoo’s veterinary team found an aggressive form of cancer affecting his kidneys and spleen, according to a statement from the organization. “He was well loved […]
For wild animals orphaned during infancy, the odds are not in their favor. Mother Nature is red of tooth and claw, and animals have vital skills that must be learned from their parents if they ever hope to make it in the wild. That’s why it’s amazing to hear the stories of the rescued lion […]
Through a partnership with local Sanford brewery Wop’s Hops, the Central Florida Zoo will be giving samples of an all-new unnamed brew at Brews Around the Zoo. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Starting Saturday, April 13 between 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. guests will be the first to taste the new beer and will […]
Recently, Reddit user ethicalrevenge asked, “Zoo keepers of Reddit: what are zoo secrets that people wouldn’t believe?” and there were some pretty wild behind-the-scenes facts about zoos and aquariums. Here are some of the most memorable.* *Along with some responses from this old Reddit thread. 1.“A lot of the smaller monkey species are former lab […]
A 12-week-old critically endangered Malayan tiger cub who broke her leg at 4 weeks old, underwent surgery and is now active and playing with her siblings at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has received a name that matches her stamina. The cub’s name is Mina, which means “one who is unrelenting and determined,” according to […]
A massive traffic jam delayed thousands of guests — some for hours —trying to exit the parking lot of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Saturday night after visiting the Wildlights holiday lights displays. Large crowds, unseasonably warm weather and a lack of special-duty deputies created the mess, and hundreds of those ensared unable to get […]