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BRAZILIAN OCELOT BORN AT THE OKC ZOO
New ocelot kitten makes his debut at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden! After recent breeding successes including two African lion cub litters and a snow leopard litter, the Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a male Brazilian ocelot kitten named “Joaquin.” The kitten was born on July 3 to four-year-old mother [...]
19Nov2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedWINTER HAPPENINGS AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO
NOVEMBER 22: LION CUBS BIRTHDAY BASH
Zari, Kalliope, Malaika and Xerxes, the Zoo’s lion cubs are turning one and we’re celebrating with a “roar”ing birthday bash! Join us on November 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for birthday cake, special activities and watch as the cubs enjoy some edible presents!
NOVEMBER 26: FREE DAY
Fall into some [...]
Holiday Lights Planned At Chattanooga Zoo
The annual “Holiday Lights” event at the Chattanooga Zoo will take place on Dec. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 5:30- 8 p.m. each evening. And, on Dec. 12 and 19, visitors are invited to bring their own furry pals along to join in the festivities.
With the completed renovations of the Chattanooga Zoo at Warner [...]
Houston Zoo mourns death of popular Asian elephant
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press
HOUSTON — Nearly a hundred people, and two mourning elephants, watched Saturday as the Houston Zoo said goodbye to Mac, a popular 2-year-old Asian elephant who died this week hours after suddenly contracting elephant herpesvirus.
At a memorial service at the zoo, Mac was remembered in anecdotes and recollections tinged both [...]
Zoo Boise’s giraffe ‘Shingo’ dies
By KBCI Web Staff
BOISE - Shingo, one of the Zoo Boise’s 2-year-old male giraffes, has died unexpectedly after a short but severe illness, local officials say.
Shingo died at 12:30 a.m. early Tuesday. Shingo came to Zoo Boise seven weeks ago as part of the new African Plains exhibit.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of [...]
The RainForest Celebrates “Sweet 16′ With Discount Admission
The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrates its “Sweet 16″ with discount admission for everyone on Wednesday, November 19. Throughout the day, RainForest visitors will get to meet animal keepers and check out some new species of tropical animals.
Visitors who purchase one admission will get one admission of equal or lesser value free. The discount [...]
HOUSTON ZOO MOURNS DEATH OF ASIAN ELEPHANT CALF
(HOUSTON) November 10, 2008 … Mac, the Houston Zoo’s 2 year old Asian elephant whose mischievous nature endeared him to thousands of Zoo guests died last night following a brief but valiant struggle with the elephant herpesvirus. “The entire Zoo staff is absolutely devastated. It’s difficult to put into words and describe the [...]
11Nov2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedCubs remain in Oklahoma City Zoo’s pride
A YEAR AFTER THEIR BIRTH, lions NOW WEIGH about 115 POUNDS AND CONTINUE TO DRAW CROWDS
BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL
Four lion cubs were born at the Oklahoma City Zoo one year ago this week, and they’re still drawing crowds.
The lions — Malaika, Zari, Kalliope and Xerxes — are playful, healthy and popular with zoo visitors, said Brian [...]
Birmingham Zoo adds two rhinos
Birmingham Business Journal - by Lauren B. Cooper Staff
Two Southern White Rhinos will be transferred to the Birmingham Zoo on Tuesday, kicking off the first stages of its upcoming Trails of Africa exhibit.
The two rhinos – mother and child Laptop and Ajabu – are coming from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, Texas, [...]
Male gorilla dies at Little Rock Zoo
Associated Press - November 3, 2008 3:54 PM ET
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - JJ, a male silverback western lowland gorilla at the Little Rock Zoo, has died at the age of 21 of a suspected heart condition.
The zoo says JJ, short for Jungle Jack, died Sunday morning in his exhibit. Earlier this year, an [...]
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