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 news article
Category Archives: Zoo
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
Power Recycling Weekend at the Indianapolis Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Old Electronics at the Zoo Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro is April 27-28 INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Earth Day just around the corner, the Indianapolis Zoo is inviting area residents to do something kind for Mother Earth by participating in Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro. Electronic… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta: Browse 150 species of hand-selected botanical beauties at the Zoo Plant Sale
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — PLAN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE OASIS AT THE ZOO PLANT SALE WHO: What keeps Zoo Atlanta looking so beautiful? The secret’s in the plants, and the insiders’ tips are only revealed once a year. Join Zoo Atlanta Horticulturists at the annual Zoo Plant Sale Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m…. Read the full news article
Saint Louis Zoo, Mid-America Chevy Dealers sealed a multi-year partnership that will help conserve animals at home and around the world
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mid-America Chevy Dealers, representing 33 Missouri and Illinois Chevy dealers, have sealed a multi-year partnership with the Saint Louis Zoo that will help conserve animals at home and around the world. The partnership includes opportunities for showcasing Chevy vehicles on Zoo grounds and at some of the Zoo’s most well-known events. Among… Read the full news article
Join Woodland Park Zoo for its annual Spring Fling: Enjoy keeper talks and animal feedings
SEATTLE, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo has your spring break plans covered! Join the zoo for its annual Spring Fling, April 12-14 and 19-21. Enjoy keeper talks and an opportunity to feed the elephants, penguins and Australian birds (additional cost for feedings). Spring Fling programs are free with zoo admission, except as noted. The… Read the full news article
Smithsonian National Zoo’s Three-Month-Old Sloth Bear Cub Is a Boy!
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Asia Trail Curator Tony Barthel and keeper staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo have determined the sex of a 3-month-old sloth bear cub: it’s a boy! Keepers report that the cub is quite daring and adventurous; he will balance himself atop wobbly enrichment toys (such as logs and boomer balls) and has… Read the full news article
It’s Sunny and Raining Raisins for Play Days at San Diego Zoo
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a “raisin rain,” two lowland gorillas forage for the sweet treats in the thick grass of their exhibit at the San Diego Zoo on Tuesday. Twenty-four-year-old Paul Donn, a male silverback, and 18-year-old female gorilla Ndjia were treated to the fruit as part of the Zoo’s Play Days event, which highlights… Read the full news article
Rare Amur Tigers Born At Columbus Zoo
Powell, Ohio, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Amur tiger cubs were born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on March 22 and 23, 2013. The first cub was born at approximately 5:30 p.m. and the last one arrived about eight hours later. The newborn cubs, which generally weigh just two to three pounds at birth, are… Read the full news article
SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE AND COLLABORATORS SUCCESSFULLY BREED ENDANGERED FROG SPECIES
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The limosa harlequin frog (Atelopus limosus), an endangered species native to Panama, now has a new lease on life. The Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project is successfully breeding the chevron-patterned form of the species in captivity for the first time. The rescue project is raising nine healthy frogs from one mating pair and… Read the full news article
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Asian Elephants To Their New Home
ELEPHANT TRAILS HIGHLIGHTS ANIMAL CARE, BREEDING AND CONSERVATION 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The commitment at the National Zoo to save Asian elephants from extinction and ensure a future for this endangered species spans more than 50 years. In keeping with the best practices for elephant management, the Zoo has invested in a state-of-the-art exhibit: Elephant Trails…. Read the full news article
Butterfly Kaleidoscope presented by Citizens Energy Group opens March 22
INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A mesmerizing swirl of living colors will fill the Hilbert Conservatory as part of the Indianapolis Zoo’s new exhibit, Butterfly Kaleidoscope presented by Citizens Energy Group. Following a two-year hiatus, butterflies have returned to White River Gardens as part of this allnew exhibit, and the Hilbert Conservatory has been completely transformed to… Read the full news article
How on Earth are You Celebrating Mother Nature? At the Columbus Zoo!
Powell, OH, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host a party for the planet on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests of all ages will learn about things they can do to improve life on earth for living creatures at animal awareness stations located around Conservation Lake and… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo’s Spring Fecal Fest!
2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the season of birds, flowers and the Spring Fecal Fest WHAT Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for Woodland Park Zoo’sSpring Fecal Fest! The annual poop event calls for local gardeners to enter a bid to purchase the highly coveted Zoo Doo or Bedspread that Dr. Doo, also known… Read the full news article
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Eight-Day-Old Southern White Rhino Takes “Charge” At San Diego Zoo Safari Park 2013-03-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kayode, an eight-day-old male southern white rhino, spent the morning running and interacting with his mother at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The youngster was eager to explore all the fun the 55-acre East African Plains habitat had to… Read the full news article
ZOO ATLANTA BIDS BON VOYAGE TO MACHI THE GORILLA
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mother of Willie B.’s only son is headed to Knoxville after more than three decades in Atlanta WHO: She’s a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with family ties in Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina and the North Georgia mountains, and she may soon start a new branch of her family tree in Tennessee. Machi, a 36-year-old… Read the full news article
Ring in Spring at Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo
Powell, OH, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of spring, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Eggs, Paws and Claws featuring Bugs Bunny, a two-day celebration of the season on Friday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages can hop… Read the full news article
ZOO ATLANTA PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON FREE FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS
Deadline to apply for earmarked funds is March 15 ATLANTA, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In an effort to further its mission to make its educational resources available to a broader number of Georgia students, Zoo Atlanta has partnered with the Georgia Department of Education on an initiative to extend field trip opportunities to schools in select… Read the full news article
THE NATIONAL ZOO AND WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE CALL ON D.C.-AREA STUDENTS TO WRITE LETTERS TO ELEPHANTS
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Washingtonian magazine are asking kids for help in welcoming the Zoo’s elephants to their new Elephant Community Center. Elementary school-aged students in the Washington, D.C., metro area are invited to write letters to the elephants on one of the following topics and mail them to Washingtonian: 1) Tell the elephants… Read the full news article
Lion cubs are ready for their public appearance beginning February 16
SEATTLE, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four African lion cubs are ready for their close-up at Woodland Park Zoo, after living in an off-view maternity den since their birth in November. Beginning Saturday, February 16, the 3-month-old cubs and mom are scheduled to be on view from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily in the lion shelter… Read the full news article
San Diego Zoo – “Are You ‘Takin’ About Me?”
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two-week-old takin calf Linshuh practiced his climbing at the San Diego Zoo this morning. Born on Feb. 2 and weighing around 19 pounds, Linshuh, whose name means “silver snake” in Mandarin, was appropriately named for the year of the snake and because of his extra-silvery coat of fur. Native to the Sichuan… Read the full news article
NATIONAL ZOO’S TWIN ANDEAN BEAR CUBS APPEAR HEALTHY AND THRIVING
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The eight-week-old Andean bear cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s received a clean bill of health today from the Zoo veterinarians. The veterinary team performed a complete physical exam Feb. 20, which included listening to the cubs’ hearts and lungs; checking their mouth, eyes, legs, feet and genital area; and feeling their… Read the full news article
X-RAYS INDICATE THAT BILL SIZE MATTERS IN SPARROWS’ QUEST FOR TRUE LOVE
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are bird bills simply for eating or do they play a role in mating? Researchers from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute sought to answer this question using digital X-rays to examine thousands of horny bills from its bird collection and specimen loans from other museums. The results published recently in Ecology and Evolution suggest that beaks… Read the full news article
Jaguars at San Diego Zoo Receive Early Valentine’s Day Treat
Jaguars at San Diego Zoo Receive Early Valentine’s Day Treat: Heart-Shaped “Bloodsicles” 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The jaguar family at the San Diego Zoo received the ‘purr-fect’ gesture of love from their keepers this morning: an early Valentine’s Day gift in the form of heart-shaped bloodsicles. Five-year-old Nindiri licked and savored her delectable treat made of… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo’s new roving animal cam goes LIVE behind the scenes
Animal cam now featuring the zoo’s baby tree kangaroo SEATTLE — 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo is giving animal lovers near and far a glimpse into the lives of various species living at the zoo with a new, live animal cam. The webcam will travel around the zoo in the coming months to capture… Read the full news article
Polar Bear Frolics in Snow at San Diego Zoo Generosity of Donors Creates Tons of Wintery Fun for Bears
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The polar bears at the San Diego Zoo received a special treat when they came out of their dens to discover their exhibit covered in 18 tons of fresh snow. Tatqiq, a 12-year-old female, immediately took to the icy surface, rubbing and wiggling on one of the mounds of glittery snow. The… Read the full news article
FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term citizen science monitoring program of frogs and toads
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a volunteer-based monitoring program, FrogWatch USA gives citizens across the country an opportunity to be directly involved in gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline. General information about FrogWatch can be found on the Association of Zoos and Aquarium web site. Follow @frogwatchstl on Twitter. Join… Read the full news article