| Zoo News Dale
Schmidt is Named Executive Director of The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
 Columbus Zoo
Columbus, OH - The Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium is pleased to announce the selection of Dale Schmidt to the
position of Executive Director. Dale, the Zoo's Chief Operating Officer,
has served as Interim Director since the untimely passing of Jeff
Swanagan in June 2009. "We conducted a nationwide search and identified
several qualified candidates for the position" said Connie Woodburn,
President of the Zoo's Board of Directors. MORE... |
Papa
Noel- the Cajun father of Christmas Coming to Audubon Zoo |  Audubon Zoo
New Orleans,
LA - Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is the place to meet Papa Noel-
the Cajun father of Christmas! On Saturday, December 5, from 11am to
1pm, visitors have a chance to take pictures with Papa Noel and give him
their holiday wish lists too! Each child who visits Papa Noel will
receive a free candy cane and temporary tattoo. MORE...
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Orphaned African Painted Dog Pups at Pittsburgh
Zoo Adopted |  Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh,
PA - A domestic mixed-breed dog is acting as a surrogate mom
for nine African painted dog pups after their mother died just a few
days following their birth. "Vega, our 10-year-old female African
painted dog, gave birth to a litter of pups last Sunday. As a first-time
mom she was doing very well," says Dr. Barbara Baker, president and CEO
of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. MORE... |
| Share a Magical Winter
Wonderland with the Animals of Stone Zoo  Stone
Zoo
Stoneham, MA - This winter wonderland attracts
thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by
strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights.
Upon entering the Zoo, guests will visit Yukon Creek, which not only
features dazzling holiday lights but is also home to bald eagles,
porcupines, lynx, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make
sure they visit with Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa's
Castle. MORE... |
| Detroit Zoo's New Mayor of Amphibiville Takes Office  Detroit
Zoo
Royal Oak, MI - The Detroit Zoo has elected a
new Mayor of Amphibiville who says she loves all animals, "even the
slimy ones." Claire Kozal, 7, of Whitmore Lake, Mich., has been
officially sworn into office for a two-year term. Amphibiville is a
two-acre wetland village that is home to the National Amphibian
Conservation Center. MORE... |
Gorillas at Cleveland Metroparks
Zoo Placed on Heart Healthy Diet  Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland,
OH - The gorillas at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are getting
greener diets in hopes of helping their overall health.
Male
gorillas "Bebac" and "Mokolo" have a new menu that includes dandelion
greens, romaine, green beans, endive and alfalfa hay -- about 10 pounds
of veggies a day. MORE... | |
