Category: Zoos

Baby Goats From a Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies

The New York Times – Travel:
Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July.
Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
‘Checkpoint Zoo’ Review: Operation Animal Rescue

This documentary retraces the heart-rending evacuation of animals from an outdoor zoo near the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine War.
Tupi, a Baby Capybara, Inspires Social Media Love and a Memecoin

Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
Move Over, Moo Deng: Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes Haggis the Pygmy Hippo

Edinburgh Zoo playfully started (and then quickly ended) a rivalry with Moo Deng, Thailand’s viral sensation.
Moo Deng Is the Internet’s Favorite Pygmy Hippopotamus

Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom.
Should You Hug a Sloth? Advocates Raise Concern Over Petting Zoos

Spurred by social media, attractions where visitors interact with animals have surged. Advocates are sounding alarms.