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Zoo News
Audubon Zoo's Baby Orangutan Get the OK to Meet the Public This Week
 Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, LA - It's a rare opportunity - something visitors haven't experienced in about thirteen years - an adorable (and critically endangered) baby orangutan at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.
Baby Menari was born at Audubon Zoo on June 10, 2009. Starting on September 26, guests will be able to see her each day between 1pm and 2:30pm in the World of Primates exhibit (pending extreme weather or other unforeseen factors).
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Meijer is Throwing "The World's Largest Halloween Party!" at the Louisville Zoo
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 Louisville Zoo
Louisville, KY - For 14 nights in October (October 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 and 28-30, 2009) Meijer will present "The World's Largest Halloween Party!" at the Louisville Zoo where little ones can dress up in their wildest costumes and set off on a magical journey through the Zoo.
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National Aviary's Flock of American Flamingos Will Have You Thinking Pink
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 National Aviary
Pittsburgh, PA - A new program is giving guests a rare encounter with the American flamingos that reside in the Wetlands of the Americas exhibit at the National Aviary. Flamingo Connection gives participants the chance to walk among and interact with the National Aviary's flock of American flamingos.
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Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes Poitou Donkeys - They Resemble Cute Democrats
 Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Zoo welcomes a new addition - Poitou donkeys! The two females joining the Zoo's collection from the Hamilton Rare Breeds Foundation in Vermont are Nike, 6, and Periwinkle, 8. The Poitou donkey is quite unique - at over six feet from hoof to ear, they are among the largest donkeys. Additionally, they are known for their long, dreadlocked coats.
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The Cheetah Foundation Selects Tanganyika Wildlife Park as a Primary Cheetah Breeding Facility
 Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Goddard, KS - Tanganyika Wildlife Park has been awarded one of the greatest honors any wildlife facility or zoo can have: the opportunity to breed one of the world's most endangered cats, the cheetah. Tanganyika was selected by The Cheetah Foundation, an international 501(c)3, and the Species Survival Fund as the primary breeding facility for the global project.
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Cutout Characters Warn Virginia Zoo's Visitors Not to Smoke
 Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, VA - The Virginia Zoo will go smoke free today, September 3, and has brought on some special, new staff members to help spread the word. "They are two dimensional," notes executive director Greg Bockheim, "but are vibrant additions to the Zoo staff, and we are certain that they will be effective in spreading the word of the Zoo's no smoking policy in a friendly way." The flat, new staff members are new signs drawn in the likeness of an actual zookeeper. These fun, life-size "zookeeper cutouts" will make smoke free signage friendly and visible.
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Oregon Zoo's three African Lions Have Moved into Their New Enclosure
 Oregon Zoo
Portland, OR - Home, sweet home! The Oregon Zoo's three African lions have moved into their new enclosure at the highly anticipated Predators of the Serengeti exhibit, opening to the public on Sept. 12.
One of the most ambitious endeavors in the zoo's history, the nearly 2.5-acre exhibit provides expansive naturalistic environments for a variety of African predators, including cheetahs, African wild dogs and red-billed hornbills.
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Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard Publishes Book with Jane Goodall
 Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati, OH - One of the world's most renowned scientists, and best-selling author Jane Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard and co-author Gail Hudson - reveal fascinating survival stories about formerly endangered species whose populations are now recovering in their NEW book, "Hope for Animals and Their World". The book will be released Wednesday, September 2.
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