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Tymoshenko’s tigress gives birth to 4 cubs

By MARIA DANILOVA, Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A beautiful white tiger that became a symbol of Yulia Tymoshenko’s presidential campaign has returned to the spotlight by giving birth to four cubs, including a rare albino one. Activists hope the birth of the cubs in a zoo on Sunday will lift the spirits of [...]

| May 12th, 2012 | Continued

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Snow Monkey Arrivals

The resident Japanese macaque (snow monkey) troop at the Highland Wildlife Park recently welcomed new arrivals when a trio of babies were born. The three latest additions belong to mums Mang, Djangal and Angara. Still only 3 weeks old, the babies are staying close to their mums and it will be a while yet before [...]

| May 10th, 2012 | Continued

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New purple crab species found in Philippines

(AFP) MANILA — Four new species of freshwater crab, bright purple in colour, have been discovered in the biologically diverse but ecologically-threatened Philippines, the man who found them said Saturday. The tiny crustaceans burrow under boulders and roots in streams, feeding on dead plants, fruits, carrion and small animals in the water at night, said [...]

| April 23rd, 2012 | Continued

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Baby boom blossoms at Belfast Zoo!

The flowers at Belfast Zoological Gardens are not the only things ‘blossoming’ this spring, as keepers are celebrating the birth of Blossom, the blesbok calf. Father, Basel arrived in Belfast in 2009 from Africa Alive in Suffolk and was soon joined by mother, Daphne. The pair’s relationship has since ‘blossomed’ and they welcomed their first [...]

| April 12th, 2012 | Continued

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Four Clouded Leopards Born at Nashville Zoo

Nashville Zoo is proud to announce the births of two litters of clouded leopards. On Feb. 13, Lom Choy and her mate Luk welcomed two cubs, one male and one female. On March 11, Jing Jai and her mate Arun also welcomed a male and female pair. Both sets of parents are housed off-exhibit, and the [...]

| March 28th, 2012 | Continued

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Betty White heads to Washington to see the animals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Betty White is headed to Washington to see the wildlife — not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo. After a stop at the Smithsonian on Thursday, White will visit the zoo one day later to indulge her passion: animal watching. She’s looking forward to [...]

16May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Edinburgh Zoo Launches New Monkey Cam

  First there was penguin cam, then there was panda cam, and now Edinburgh Zoo has launched squirrel monkey cam! Online viewers can now get live ‘fly on the wall’ access to the squirrel monkeys in Edinburgh Zoo’s Living Links exhibition.  A 20 strong boisterous troop of lively little monkeys, there’s never a dull moment [...]

16May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Dads get half-price admission to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Father’s Day

What do dads really want for Father’s Day? It’s not a tie or a socket set, it’s the chance to hang out and have fun with their kids! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo makes it easy with half-price admission for all dads on Sunday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., making tickets just $6.25. The [...]

16May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Dinosaurs stomp into Bristol Zoo Gardens

A host of new species have stomped into Bristol Zoo today as preparations get underway for the Zoo’s new dinosaur exhibition. A giant tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops and other ancient creatures will be taking up residence alongside the Zoo’s 400 animal species, ready for a summer exhibition which opens later this month (Friday May 25th). Today [...]

14May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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HealthSpring and Nashville Zoo Present Eighth Annual Senior Day

Silver Stars Scheduled to Provide Musical Entertainment HealthSpring and the Nashville Zoo announced today they will present the eighth Senior Day at the Zoo to allow seniors ages 65 and older free admission to the Zoo on Friday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, seniors will receive a $3 coupon that can [...]

10May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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A Trio of Black-Necked Swan Cygnets Hatch at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo

Bronx, NY – These cygnets will stay close to their parents for almost a year after hatching. While they are small, they ride on the backs of their parents for warmth, transportation, and protection from predators. Carrying cygnets is most pronounced in black-necked and mute swans, but all true swans are known to do this [...]

9May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO

Fun and Entertaining Kansas City Zoo: Its Mom’s day for TLC – so bring her to the Zoo and check out all our animal moms. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 treat your Mom to free admission at the Kansas City Zoo plus a free ice cream/fruit bar treat compliments of Hy-Vee and Blue Bell, [...]

9May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

S. Koreas largest aquarium opens at Yeosu Expo site

South Korea’s largest aquarium opened at the 2012 Yeosu Expo site on Friday, about a week ahead of the official kickoff of the three-month-long international fair. Hanwha Engineering & Construction Corp., which built the aquarium, said the Aqua Planet is a four-story building covering 16,400 square meters and equipped with a 6,000 ton main tank. [...]

9May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Singer Morrissey urges closure of Indonesian zoo

(AFP) JAKARTA — British singer Morrissey called on the Indonesian government Tuesday to immediately shut down a notorious zoo in eastern Java where hundreds of animals have died or disappeared. The former frontman of seminal indie band The Smiths, whose 1985 album is entitled “Meat is Murder”, made the request in a letter to Forestry [...]

8May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Ohio zoo names newborn camel through online voting

CINCINNATI: Cincinnati zoo officials have named a newborn camel with the help of online voting. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced Tuesday the newborn camel’s name is Bogart. Nearly 5,000 people voted during a five-day period to name the camel, which is the facility’s first camel birth in nearly 30 years. Officials say the [...]

6May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Baltimore aquarium stops scheduled dolphin shows

BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials at the National Aquarium in Baltimore say they are eliminating scheduled dolphin shows. The aquarium says that beginning Friday dolphin programs will be open all day. Visitors can spend as much time as they want watching the dolphins play, eat and work with trainers. Previously, visitors paid extra to watch dolphins [...]

6May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Flight to Singapore

I have been checking out flights to Singapore. Singapore is considered a major hub of Asia and it is becoming one of the most modern cities in the world. Being a major hub you can get cheap flights to Singapore you just have to look. I have been wanting to go to Singapore for a [...]

6May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Bear ‘Bromance’ Blossoms

The Highland Wildlife Park’s resident polar bear boys, Walker and Arktos, have now moved in together full time into their large five acre bachelor pad in the Scottish Highlands. And the two best buddies are now so close, that keepers regularly spot the two bear sleeping nose to nose. After meeting for the first time [...]

4May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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HealthSpring and Nashville Zoo Present Eighth Annual Senior Day

Silver Stars Scheduled to Provide Musical Entertainment   HealthSpring and the Nashville Zoo announced today they will present the eighth Senior Day at the Zoo to allow seniors ages 65 and older free admission to the Zoo on Friday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, seniors will receive a $3 coupon that [...]

3May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Take Flight at Avian Awareness Day

Nashville Zoo is celebrating its feathered residents at the annual Avian Awareness Day on Saturday, May 5. Guests can explore the importance of birds throughout the world with activities, keeper talks and shows for the entire family. Avian Awareness Day highlights the journey of migratory birds as they make passage between their breeding grounds in [...]

3May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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First Annual Brew at the Zoo On Tap for June 1

  Nashville Zoo and Rhizome Productions are teaming up for Brew at the Zoo on Friday, June 1 from 6:30 – 11 p.m. Animals, live music, local food trucks, and 75 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours, adults only event. At Brew at the Zoo, guests can wander the Entry Village, Festival [...]

3May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Lava Beads: Unique Beads For Both Men And Women

The problem with most beads is that they are designed for women only. Having said this, men are usually left with boring choices of bead accessories. Thankfully, there are now lots of beads that are made from exciting new materials that work well for both fashion-savvy men and women. One of the most interesting beads [...]

3May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Make summer memories at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Summer fun is just around the corner in Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is ready! The season officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the return of Professor Wylde’s Live Animal Show in the Zoo’s Savanna Theater on Saturday, May 26. Performances run three times daily, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., through [...]

2May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Belfast Zoo celebrates first chimpanzee birth in 15 years!

Belfast Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the first chimpanzee to be born at the zoo since 1997! Lucy was born on 17 March 2012 (St. Patrick’s Day) to mother, Lizzie, and father, Andy. Her arrival now means that Belfast Zoo cares for seven chimpanzees in total; Lizzie, Andy, Kim, Lewis, Sophie, Phoebe and Lucy. [...]

2May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Persian onagers make first-ever debut at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Two female Persian onagers arrived at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Tuesday. This endangered subspecies of Asiatic wild ass has never been exhibited at the Zoo before. Zoo guests will be able to see them as they acclimate to their new home in Northern Trek. The Zoo received the mother-daughter onagers from The Wilds, a private, nonprofit [...]

29Apr2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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