Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced two Sumatran tiger cubs born

2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — The Great Cats team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating a conservation victory. The Zoo’s female Sumatran tiger, Damai, gave birth to two cubs Monday, Aug. 5. The cubs appear healthy, and keepers have observed Damai grooming and nursing them. “It’s taken more than two years of perseverance getting to know Damai… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s four Asian small-clawed otter pups given clean bill of health by the zoo’s veterinarians

SEATTLE, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s four Asian small-clawed otter pups received their first wellness exam and were given a clean bill of health by the zoo’s animal health team. Veterinarians also confirmed that all of the pups are males and range in weight from 1.2 to 1.4 pounds. The pups were born June 11… Read the full press release

Baby giraffe born at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

SEATTLE, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — The tallest baby in Seattle made its appearance last night, August 6 at 7:03, when 6-year-old Olivia, a Rothschild’s giraffe, gave birth at Woodland Park Zoo. The calf, whose sex has not yet been determined, was born to the first-time mom in the giraffe barn at the zoo’s award-winning African Savanna under the… Read the full press release

The University of York and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo to display captive Homo sapiens at North Yorkshire zoo

2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — For one week, the two male and two female humans will be on public display in a special enclosure at the North Yorkshire zoo. Feeding will take place at 1pm each day, while an education officer will provide insights into some of the interesting habits of the last surviving species of the Homogenus during… Read the full press release

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo and big cat conservation group Panthera form crucial partnership to save endangered tigers in Peninsular Malaysia

With fewer than 3,200 tigers in the wild, collaboration is critical to recovery SEATTLE, 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s Partners for Wildlife initiative is joining forces with Panthera, a big cat conservation group, to immediately address the plight of endangered tigers (Panthera tigris) in Peninsular Malaysia. Taking on threats to tiger populations, primarily illegal poaching… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to release over 80 western pond turtles to the wild in Lakewood, Washington on August 8, 2013

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo and biologists releasing endangered turtles to the wild WHAT: Once on the brink of extinction, the state’s western pond turtle is making a slow recovery thanks to a multi-institutional conservation program. The press is invited to a refuge site in Lakewood, Wash. where Woodland Park Zoo and Washington Department of Fish… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta happy to announce its 8-year-old golden lion tamarin gave birth to three infants on July 27, 2013

2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three born to Robin on July 27, but two did not survive WHO: Robin, an 8-year-old golden lion tamarin, gave birth to three infants on July 27, 2013, but two did not survive. Although Robin and her mate, Theo, are experienced parents, Robin’s latest pregnancy was unplanned. WHAT: Infant mortality is not… Read the full press release

SCBI scientists prove habitat loss affects the genetic diversity and gene flow of tigers and leopards populations

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As economic expansion and development fragments the forest landscape of central India, the species that rely on that habitat—including endangered tigers and leopards—face dwindling populations and increased competition for food and resources. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists analyzed the genes of these great cats in the Satpura-Maikal landscape—a 15,000 square kilometers area… Read the full press release

Lincoln Park Zoo injured baby gorilla Nayembi reunited with her mother

Chicago, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lincoln Park Zoo is thrilled to announce that Nayembi, the female western lowland gorilla injured earlier this year, has reunited with her mother and some other troop members after months of around-the-clock care by animal care staff. Nayembi, born last November, and her mother, Rollie, 16, have been living side by… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo announced it raised $1.65M at its 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe

SEATTLE, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hard-fought bidding on exceptional auction items, exclusive evening zoo tours, dining al fresco, and live entertainment on the zoo’s North Meadow all contributed to a wild success of raising $1.65 million at Woodland Park Zoo’s 37th Annual Jungle Party presented by Brown Bear Car Wash and Snoqualmie Tribe. Seattleites and philanthropists… Read the full press release

37-year-old female Asian elephant Bozie debuted at Smithsonian National Zoo

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo will to close early on July 12 for its 37th Jungle Party

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo closes early on July 12 for Jungle Party fundraiser WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. instead of its normal 6:00 p.m. time on Friday, July 12 for its 37th annual Jungle Party. Visitors may remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m. The zoo will open at its normal time… Read the full press release

Zoo Atlanta giraffe Lily left for its new home at Saint Louis Zoo

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long, tall cargo leaves Zoo Atlanta to join a herd in St. Louis WHO: Lily, a 1-year-old female giraffe, left Zoo Atlanta for a new home at the Saint Louis Zoo on June 24, 2013. Her move was recommended by the Giraffe Species Survival Plan. WHAT: The young traveler, who now weighs… Read the full press release

President & CEO of William Blair & Company John Ettelson elected Chairman of Lincoln Park Zoo

Newly appointed zoo officials include John Mostofi as Vice Chair of Finance, Mary Babson as Secretary and Tom McLeary as Vice Chair Chicago, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Lincoln Park Zoo Board of Trustees announced the election of John Ettelson, the president and chief executive officer of William Blair & Company, as its new chairman at… Read the full press release

Tickets now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Brew at the Zoo event, held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, the beer tasting fundraiser showcases craft and microbrewers from around the nation, all in support of wildlife conservation. “Being able to… Read the full press release

Monroe, a western lowland Gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates Second Birthday

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monroe, a western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, celebrated his second birthday today, savoring a multicolored ice cake made of fruits and vegetables and adorned with yam and banana frosting, ginger leaves and jacaranda and hibiscus flowers. The young gorilla licked and picked blueberries off his cake before… Read the full press release

Lemur Triplets Induce Aahs At Saint Louis Zoo

Three black and white ruffed lemur infants were born May 14, 2013 Video: http://youtu.be/Ako14ZjuOIo and http://youtu.be/LFY2W0J1qnU 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three tiny black faces with big neon eyes and fuzzy white sideburns greet adoring visitors at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Primate House. Born May 14, 2013, the triplets are black and white ruffed lemurs, a critically endangered species unique to… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s jaguar Junior names his first-born son Kuwan

2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s jaguar Junior names his first-born son Kuwan (koo-wahn), from the South American Hopi tribe meaning “butterfly showing beautiful wings.” The naming ceremony took place Friday, June 14 in celebration of Junior’s first Father’s Day. Three names—Cruz, Tlaloc (tlah-luke) and Kuwan—were individually paired with tasty, enticing piñatas molded into maracas… Read the full press release

New Home For Koalas at the San Diego Zoo

2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Female koala, Tonahleah, and her 10-month-old male joey, Gummy, settle into their new digs at the all-new Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. The 3-acre exhibit, opening to the public Friday, May 24, is the new home to koalas and other marsupial species from Australia including wallabies, wombats and… Read the full press release

Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes Asian Elephant, Bozie!

ZOO’S HERD GROWS TO FOUR ELEPHANTS 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Animal care staff at the National Zoo welcomed a new resident to Elephant Trails May 22—Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant. She arrived safely at approximately 3:30 p.m. and is now in quarantine for approximately 30 days. Along with Elephant Manager Marie Galloway, Zoo Veterinarian Nancy… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo Vet Training Program Receives Professional Certification from American College of Zoological Medicine

Powell, Ohio, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The animal health experts at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are proud to announce their zoological medicine residency program has received accreditation by the American College of Zoological Medicine. This certification recognizes the high standard of training provided by the program and has been granted to only 23 similar programs worldwide… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo teams up with Umpqua Bank to Name the zoo’s new Asian small-clawed otters

SEATTLE, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Woodland Park Zoo is teaming up with Umpqua Bank to name the zoo’s new playful pair of Asian small-clawed otters, residents of the zoo’s new Bamboo Forest Reserve exhibit. The two contest winners will each take home a $100 Umpqua Bank savings account, a ZooParent adoption, and a visit from an… Read the full press release

Travelodge ZOOcation promotion Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Looking to get a little something extra out of this year’s summer vacation?  Take a ZOOcation! Stay two consecutive nights at your favorite Travelodge® hotel and in addition to great rates and a comfy room, you’ll receive two complimentary children’s tickets good at more than 135 participating zoos across the country…. Read the full press release

New water play experience will open this summer at Zoo Atlanta

2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coming Soon: Splash Fountain At Zoo Atlanta WHO: Summer 2013 will bring an exciting new reason for guests to stay and play in the home of more than 1,500 animals from around the world. Preliminary construction has begun on an all-new Splash Fountain sponsored by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority on… Read the full press release

Celebrate National Endangered Species Day at ZooAmerica

Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invites visitors recognize the importance of endangered species on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, Zoo staff will have interactive table displays showcasing conservation efforts and why extinction matters. Guests can participate in… Read the full press release

ANDEAN BEAR CUBS MAKE DEBUT AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY

2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —  The Andean Bear exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be double the fun when twin cubs make their debut Saturday, May 11. The male and female cubs, named Curt and Nicole, were born at the Zoo Dec. 14, 2012, and are significant births for the population of Andean bears in… Read the full press release

Smithsonian’s National Zoo To Welcome New Asian Elephant Into The Zoo’s Existing Herd

2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Zoo will soon welcome Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, into the Zoo’s existing herd. She will be on loan from the Baton Rouge Zoo. Bozie’s last companion at the Baton Rouge Zoo died in March. Elephants are social species and to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards, both… Read the full press release

Anticipated fundraiser returns with Swing Fling on May 4 at ZOO ATLANTA

2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE BEASTLY FEAST TO BENEFIT ZOO ATLANTA WHO: One of the Southeast’s most anticipated black-tie galas returns with Swing Fling,  the Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta, on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The event will be presented by the Ford Motor Company Fund, marking Ford’s 28th year of generous support. The 2013… Read the full press release

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo invites Facebook fans to name sloth bear cub

2013-05-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is inviting its Facebook fans to name one of Asia Trails’ most adventurous and charismatic critters: a sloth bear cub. Starting Wednesday, May 1, the Zoo is hosting a poll on its Facebook page; fans can vote for their favorite among three names that keepers selected to best reflect… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed four new little ones to the Expedition Congo, African Forest region

POWELL, Ohio, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed not one, not two, but four new little ones to the Expedition Congo, African Forest region in last six weeks. The most recent births were of two red river hog piglets which occurred on April 12. These piglets are the first for two-year-old… Read the full press release