Philadelphia Zoo to Hold 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala to Honor Innovators in the World of Conservation Hosted by star of ‘Extra’ Maria Menounos, the Gala Celebrates those Working to Save Habitat and Wildlife 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, November 1, 2012, the Philadelphia Zoo will host its 3rd Annual Global Conservation Gala, honoring innovators… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Zoo
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Grand Resort Fast Facts Truly Grand Both tropical and traditional, the Island Grand is the TradeWinds’ classic, fun, family-friendly Florida beachfront resort. It is casual, yet crisp, active yet relaxing, busy yet exhilarating, complete in its offerings yet individual in its attention. The Two Palm Certified Green Lodge is located… Read the full news article
Columbus Zoo Cool New Dude Makes His Debut
POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — He is 1,000 pounds and Polar Bear Species Survival Plan participants, including the animal care professionals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, hope Anana and Aurora will think this cool new dude is a hunka hunka burning love. Nanuq, a 25-year-old male polar bear, came to the Columbus Zoo… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta REASONS TO CARE DURING ORANGUTAN CARING WEEK
Asia’s red apes may face extinction because of one ubiquitous pantry staple ATLANTA – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Species disappear every day, but one of the harshest realities of this phenomenon is its impact on some of humankind’s closest living relatives. Orangutans are among the most popular residents of Zoo Atlanta, but within as little as 10 years,… Read the full news article
One of Indianapolis’ Beloved Holiday Traditions: Christmas at the Zoo presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to surround themselves with the beauty and magic of the holiday season as the Indianapolis Zoo hosts its 44th year of Christmas at the Zoo. Dating back to 1968, the Indianapolis Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to hold a holiday lights event, and since then, Christmas… Read the full news article
NATIONAL ZOO MOURNS DEATH OF ELDERLY SUMATRAN TIGER
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Veterinary staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo humanely euthanized a 19-year-old female Sumatran tiger, Soyono, this morning. A final pathology report may provide more information, but her health had been in decline for several weeks. In early October, Soyono—affectionately known as Soy—began to exhibit signs of aging that are common among geriatric… Read the full news article
Newly Named Panda Xiao Liwu has 13th Exam at San Diego Zoo
“Little Gift” is Getting Bigger, Comfortable with Caretakers 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Comfortably curled up in a keeper’s lap, the giant panda cub at the San Diego Zoo received his weekly veterinary exam. Initially placed on the floor, Xiao Liwu kept crawling into the laps of keepers, who were happy to accommodate him. It made it… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT: Go Dawgs! Go Cougs! Celebrate the Apple Cup with a visit to Woodland Park Zoo and an admission discount. From Nov. 19-25, wear any garb from University of Washington or Washington State University, such as… Read the full news article
National Zoo – NEW POPULATION STATISTICS REVEAL ISLAND SCRUB-JAY AMONG UNITED STATES’ RAREST BIRD SPECIES
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists and collaborators have found that the island scrub-jay’s population on Santa Cruz Island—its only habitat—is significantly smaller than previously believed and that it is therefore at greater risk of extinction. According to the study, published in the October issue of Ecological Applications, the previous estimate of 12,500 birds is… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo’s animal artists practice their painting WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo’s animal artists are brushing up on their painting pastimes. A pair of the zoo’s Humboldt penguins and Chai, an Asian elephant, will be creating colorful, original paintings that will be available for purchase during the annual Holiday Silent Auction held at the zoo… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta, TWO GREAT APE PREGNANCIES ARE PROGRESSING WELL
Updates on Blaze the Sumatran orangutan and Lulu the western lowland gorilla ATLANTA – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two exciting pregnancies continue to progress as Blaze, a 16-year-old Sumatran orangutan, and Lulu, a 13-year-old western lowland gorilla, move closer to their 2013 due dates. The infants will be the first surviving offspring for both great apes. Blaze, due… Read the full news article
STILL FREE AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER — ZOOLIGHTS DAZZLES AT THE NATIONAL ZOO
SPEEDWELL FOUNDATION CONSERVATION CAROUSEL AND SNOWLESS ZOO TUBING NEW THIS YEAR 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooLights — powered by Pepco — at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is wilder than ever this year and a perfect holiday event for everyone in the family! The annual lights festival, hosted by Friends of the National Zoo, is 25 nights—longer… Read the full news article
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Is a “Little Gift” Named Xiao Liwu
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub Is a “Little Gift” Named Xiao Liwu Name Selected by Public in Online Vote 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo unveiled the name of the sixth giant panda born at the Zoo during a public ceremony on Tuesday. Rick Gulley (left) president of the San Diego Zoo Global Board of… Read the full news article
ORANGUTAN CARING WEEK AT ZOO ATLANTA
2012-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spotlight’s on saving Asia’s red apes, November 11-17 WHO: Zoo Atlanta joins a global coalition of zoos and conservation organizations in celebrating Orangutan Caring Week, observed around the world beginning on November 11. On November 11 and 17, Zoo Atlanta animal care professionals will host special activities centered on the irreplaceable red apes of… Read the full news article
Walking in a Winter Wildlights Land at the Columbus Zoo
POWELL, Ohio – 2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 24th annual Wildlights display, efficiently powered AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 16, 2012. With a newly energized Global Celebrations Holiday Light Show, Wildlights will delight guests of all ages. New attractions and old… Read the full news article
PHOTO RELEASE: EIGHT TENTACLED SNAKES BORN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO FOR FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS
2012-11-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest additions at the Reptile Discovery Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were a surprise even to the keepers: eight tentacled snakes, born Oct. 21 to parents that have not produced viable young in the four years the Zoo has had them, despite breeding attempts. Tentacled snakes are aquatic, produce live young and… Read the full news article
Saint Louis Zoo – U.S. Bank Wild Lights
Walk on the Wild Side! 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights, animated light displays and seasonal sounds. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, 2012 Nov. 23-25; Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9; Dec. 14-16; Dec. 21-23 Nightly,… Read the full news article
Trek the Americas with Lincoln Park Zoo Registration Coming Up for Spring Break Camp 2013
Chicago – 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leaves may be falling across Chicago, but Lincoln Park Zoo has spring on the brain. Spring Break, that is. The zoo is pleased to announce its first-ever weeklong Spring Break Camp, and early registration is just around the corner. Open registration kicks off on the Lincoln Park Zoo website on Thursday, November 8,… Read the full news article
Saint Louis Zoo Awards 2012
SAINT LOUIS ZOO CONSERVATION AWARD GOES TO DR. JEFF BRIGGLER, MISSOURI CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Dr. and Mrs. David Perkins, U.S. Bank and Fox Family Foundation also honored 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award went to Dr. Jeff Briggler, Herpetologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Over the past decade, his work with Missouri’s amphibians and… Read the full news article
San Diego Zoo Giant Panda Turns 100-days Old, Has 12th Veterinary Exam
Cub’s Name to be Announced at Public Ceremony Nov. 13 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keeper Liz Simmons carries out the San Diego Zoo’s youngest giant panda this morning for his weekly exam. Veterinary staff took all the usual weights and measurement and the cub continues to get bigger and heavier. The male panda weighed 9.2 pounds… Read the full news article
Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Department of Conservation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announce the Captive Breeding of Three Populations of Endangered Ozark Hellbenders
First Time All Three River Populations of Hellbenders Have Reproduced 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo’s Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation today announced that eight female Ozark hellbenders have laid a total of 2,809 fertile eggs in the Zoo’s artificial nest boxes in simulated streams. There are now in 214 larvae, with more… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta, PO THE GIANT PANDA TURNS 2!
2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Keepers present the final panda ice cake of the year WHAT: Po the panda cub turned 2 on Saturday, November 3, with a festive finale for giant panda birthday season at Zoo Atlanta. Not to be outdone by the elaborate birthday extravaganzas presented to other members of his family earlier this fall, Po’s human caregivers… Read the full news article
TORONTOLAND: A GIFT TO YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
TORONTO, 2012-11-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Torontoland awaits you as it bustles with holiday-themed activities, events, and outdoor displays everyone can enjoy. Explore Toronto and all it has to offer with Tourism Toronto’s plethora of Torontoland hotel packages, from Hotel & Parking or Breakfast to Romantic Holiday, Family Holiday and even the Girls Night Out package. Starting at just $124… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo honors U.S. military and veterans with free zoo admission on Veterans Day, November 11 WHAT They serve, they defend, they protect, they sacrifice, and Woodland Park Zoo salutes them. In honor of those who put themselves at risk in service to their community and country, the zoo extends free… Read the full news article
Scarves Up Higher! Zoo announces its lineup for kicking exhibition to celebrate the Seattle Sounders FC playoff match
Sounders fans get admission discount Nov. 1-9 WHAT – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —It’s time to bust out the Rave Green as Woodland Park Zoo’s animal residents Give Their Full 90 at a kicking exhibition with mini-soccer balls to cheer on the Seattle Sounders FC heading to the MLS Cup playoffs. Last year’s lineup returns with the… Read the full news article
Educators invited to informational forum on zoo’s master’s degree program
WHAT – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo and Project Dragonfly at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio will present a public informational forum this November on the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), a unique master’s degree program for educators. Co-delivered by Woodland Park Zoo and Miami University, the AIP combines workshops with zoo professional education staff and web-based graduate… Read the full news article
PO THE GIANT PANDA TURNS 2 ON NOVEMBER 3
Keepers are already hard at work on the final ice cake of the year WHAT: 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Po the panda cub turns 2 on Saturday, November 3, with a festive finale for giant panda birthday season at Zoo Atlanta. Not to be outdone by the elaborate birthday extravaganzas presented to other members of his family earlier… Read the full news article
Eliminate Old Electronics in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Zoo hosting Power Recycling Weekend presented by BrightPoint INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — How much is 19,000 pounds? It’s more than the combined weight of the Indianapolis Zoo’s three white rhinos. It’s approximately the amount of food that Aurora, the Zoo’s walrus, consumes in a year. It’s nearly twice the weight of Sophi, the largest African elephant at… Read the full news article
SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE SCIENTISTS FIND THAT HUMANS ALTER ANIMAL DISTRIBUTION ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year more than 4 million people enjoy the popular Appalachian Trail, which extends from Maine to Georgia and is surrounded by forests as well as agricultural and residential development. However, just as humans depend on the land, so, too, does the native wildlife. With the help of citizen scientists and camera… Read the full news article
San Diego Zoo Panda Cub’s Full Belly, Body Condition Above Average
New iPad Edition of ZOONOOZ Magazine Features Panda Program History 2012-11-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The panda cub’s furry belly was on full display this morning as the rambunctious boy was examined during his 11th veterinary exam. Staff listened to his heart and lungs and checked out his stomach. “His body condition feels good; he’s a little above… Read the full news article