Good News Notes: “The Toronto Zoo may be closed to visitors but the workers have welcomed a new long-legged life into the world. Zoo officials made the baby announcement online that a Masai giraffe was born Tuesday.” “The baby giraffe isn’t the only cute baby animal in the zoo’s spotlight. Monday, the zoo’s arctic wolf…
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Boston Cop Saves Peacock with Mating Call
Good News Notes: “One Boston peacock got a little lost looking for love. On Monday, police officers patrolling in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood were “approached by a concerned citizen that an animal had escaped from the zoo,” the Boston Police Department wrote on its blog. When officers arrived at the scene, they ‘were met by an…
Lioness celebrates Mother’s Day with newborn cubs at Denver Zoo
Good News Notes: “Kamara, a lioness at the Denver Zoo, is celebrating her first Mother’s Day since giving birth to two cubs. The zoo revealed that the two cubs are brother and sister and said they haven’t been named yet but will be announcing more about their naming plans soon. The pair of cubs were…
North Carolina Zoo Celebrates Birth of Five Red Wolf Pups
Good News Notes: “The North Carolina Zoo is giving you five more reasons to visit the park when they reopen their gates. On April 21, the zoo celebrated the birth of five critically-endangered American red wolf pups, three males and two females, the park shared Thursday.” “There are only 15-20 red wolves in the wild, only…
This Oregon Zoo black bear is living his best life in a massive tub
Good News Notes: “The Oregon Zoo in Portland tweeted a video of the bear, named Takoda, frolicking in the water. The overseer of the zoo’s Great Northwest area said Takoda’s cute splashing is common, as he is ‘quite a goofy bear.’ The 10-year-old’s name means ‘friend to all’ in Sioux.” View the whole story here:…
Patter of tiny paws: Giant panda gives birth at Dutch zoo
Good News Notes: “A giant panda loaned by China to a Dutch zoo as part of a breeding pair has given birth to a cub, the zoo announced Saturday. The mother, Wu Wen, and her cub ‘are staying in the maternity den and are doing well,’ Ouwehands Zoo said in a statement. The zoo said…
A Texas Zoo is opening back up to the public with a drive-thru experience
Good News Notes: “There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies. Now, in Texas, there’s a drive-thru zoo — at least temporarily.” “Visitors will be able to see lions, tigers, and bears all from the security of inside their vehicle as they listen to an audio guided tour….
Ohio zoo announces birth of new baby gorilla
Good News Notes: “The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced the birth of a new baby gorilla. According to a release from the zoo, the female western lowland gorilla baby named Jamani was born Wednesday, April 15 at 9:09 p.m. to mother, Cassie, and first-time father, Ktembe. Zoo members, who continue to monitor the gorillas, report that mom,…
Asian Otter Pups Born at Florida Jacksonville Zoo
Good News Notes: “The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has four new Asian small-clawed otter pups running around their facility. The adorable little otters — two males and two females — were born on Dec. 28 but had been kept behind the scenes with the rest of their family to give them time to grow and…
Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo remains open; new baby otters make their debut
Good News Notes: “The newest members of Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Zoo made their first appearance to the public on Friday. Visitors to the zoo were able to watch the new baby otters in their natural habitat. Brookgreen welcomed the North American River Otters in January, and since then, zookeepers have been treating the pups and…