Eastern Black Rhinoceros Euthanized at Brookfield Zoo

The Chicago Zoological Society is saddened to announce Nakili (pronounced Nah-key-lee), an eastern black rhinoceros and long-time resident at Brookfield Zoo, was humanely euthanized today, May 17. Of the current population of eastern black rhinoceros, at 33 years of age, he was the oldest male living in an accredited North American zoo.

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SEQUOIA PARK ZOO ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF BLACK BEAR CUBS

In partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), the Sequoia Park Zoo is excited to announce that two non-releasable bear cubs, currently known as “Oak” and “Tule”, have officially moved into the Zoo’s new Bear and Coyote habitat.

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Everglades Conservation Center Opens at alm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

The new Everglades Center at the Zoo informs, encourages and empowers children and their families to act on behalf of Florida’s wildlife and wild places.

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LOS ANGELES ZOO DEBUTS KOALA JOEY IN TIME FOR WILD KOALA DAY!

In honor of Wild Koala Day (May 3), the Los Angeles Zoo is thrilled to announce that a new koala joey has emerged from its mother’s pouch and is viewable to the public. The unnamed male koala joey was born to first-time parents three-year-old Maya and nine-year-old Burra on Aug. 4, 2022, and he spent the last several months developing and growing inside Maya’s pouch. Guests can view the joey at the Zoo’s Australia habitat starting to explore the world around him, resting on his mother’s lap or back, and casually nibbling on eucalyptus leaves.

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PALM BEACH ZOO AWARDED ITS SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society President and CEO Margo McKnight announced today that Palm Beach Zoo has been granted its seventh consecutive accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The AZA is internationally recognized as the gold standard of zoos and aquariums for animal wellbeing, wildlife conservation, education, science; and recreation. It represents 238 of the very best zoos and aquariums, out of approximately 2800 animal exhibitors in the United States.

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L.A. ZOO OFFERS FREE STUDENT ADMISSION IN THE EVENT OF LAUSD SCHOOL CLOSURES

The Los Angeles Zoo will offer free admission to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students in grades K-12 as well as a “Community Safari Day” program for grades K-5, providing a safe and educational space for students in the event LAUSD schools are closed this week.

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Leia and Quincy Begin 2023 with a New Litter

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Celebrates Asian small-clawed Otter Birth Again

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Aquarium of Niagara Announces First-Ever Expansion

The Aquarium of Niagara is expanding and adding a second building to our campus. Through a partnership with New York State Parks, the former Niagara Gorge Discovery Center will transform into Great Lakes 360 – a living museum celebrating the Great Lakes ecosystem. With 15 new exhibits, this project represents a 40% increase in the Aquarium’s exhibit space, the first major expansion in our history, and our largest capital campaign to date.

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New England Aquarium & Roger Williams U. Team Up to Advance Marine Fish Aquaculture & Conservation

With a $750,000 NOAA Sea Grant, NEAq and RWU lead initiative to catalyze sustainable breeding and raise awareness of aquaculture among public and commercial fishermen

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AVOIDING EXTINCTION: START-UP OF THE FIRST HUEMUL BREEDING CENTER IN ARGENTINA

The project is carried out in the Province of Chubut, between Temaikèn Foundation, the Flora and Wildlife Directorate of the province and Shoonem Foundation. Its objective is the recovery of the species through the setting up of a Rehabilitation and Breeding Station, which will also carry out research that will contribute to obtain critical information for the conservation of this emblematic Patagonian deer.

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Innovation at Work – Wood Bison Calves Born Using Groundbreaking Reproductive Techniques!

If you have visited our Canadian Domain recently, you’ve probably noticed some very special additions – three wood bison calves! Born the week of June 20th, there are two females and one male. These three little calves are quickly becoming a visitor favourite as they follow the much larger adult females around the paddock, peeking out behind their mothers’ legs. What makes these little ones extra special is the innovative reproductive techniques that enabled us to deliberately produce females!

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Your Toronto Zoo is Administering Vaccines to COVID-19 Susceptible Animals

Your Toronto Zoo has received 320 doses, with two doses required per animal given about two - three weeks apart. We have 120 animals that have received or will soon receive the vaccine, based on the COVID-19 sensitivity list that has been developed through on-going research and reports of positive cases in other zoos.

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Mississippi Aquarium releases endangered Kemp's ridley turtles from its research boat

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THE L.A. ZOO RECEIVES KULTURECITY SENSORY INCLUSION CERTIFICATION

World-renowned non-profit KultureCity has certified the Los Angeles Zoo as a sensory inclusive venue. The Zoo joins over 900 other KultureCity certified venues in five countries serving those with sensory needs. This is a major next step for the L.A. Zoo in the work to create an inclusive and equitable space for every guest.

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L.A. Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo MAKE WILD WAGER FOR SUPER BOWL LVI

The Los Angeles Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens have entered into a friendly and wild wager for the upcoming Super Bowl LVI game on Sunday, Feb. 13. Both zoos are rooting for their home teams to win the game and are putting their logos on the line. The losing zoo will change their logo on Feb. 14 for one whole day on social media – incorporating the mascot of the winning team!

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Mississippi Aquarium, New England Aquarium releasing joint-rehabbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle

Mississippi Aquarium and New England Aquarium are proud to announce the release of a Kemp's ridley sea turtle that began its rehabilitation process over a year ago at New England Aquarium. Mississippi Aquarium staff will be releasing an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 13. The release will be held on the beach in front of Edgewater Mall on U.S. Highway 90 in Biloxi.

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Sea turtle conservation at Mississippi Aquarium

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