Zoo Animals & Zoos

Arabian Leopard Day was first proposed to take place on the 10th February every year from 2022. The Arabian Leopard is classed as Critically Endangered. There may be as few as 100 Arabian Leopards remaining in the wild.

The very first World Bonobo Day was in 2017. It is appropriate to share the day with Valentines Day with the Ape which believes in making love, not war. Bonobos are our closest cousins with whom we share 98.7 % of our genetic makeup.

International Zebra Day is celebrated on the 31st January each year. We need to celebrate our Equines and make the world aware of the threats that these beautiful animals are facing in the wild.

International Squirrel Appreciation was created to make us more aware of Squirrels. It takes place on the 21st January each year, Sometimes a nuisance but always a joy to watch. They are one of natures gardeners planting our forests and so under threat from deforestation.

The first of February 2022 is officially the first day of the Year of the Tiger. This is in accordance with the Chinese Zodiac and welcomes in the Spring Festival. It is a time of great celebration that will last around two weeks.

The Arabian Gulfs only freshwater turtle, the Caspian Turtle, occurs only in small populations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It is under threat by development and is in need of protection.

Oklahoma city Zoo Safari Lights, Beautiful New Festive light event around Christmas time , Drive-Thru and walk in.

Many people, and a lot of the media, believe that all Giant Pandas belong to China. As today all Pandas are rented out to zoos for short duration it is an easy assumption to make. But it is not true.

Animal painting in zoos is a popular enrichment activity. Productions vary in appeal but there are people who collect this work. Definitely something different and occasionally unique to hang on your wall.

International Monkey Day takes place on the 14th December of each year. it has been celebrated each year since 2000 when it was created and made popular by two artist students from Michigan State University. The day is for all non human primates to draw attention to habitat loss and poaching.

Walrus Awareness Week was first established back in 2016 to draw attention to a species which is under threat because of Climate Change. The ice is melting and the Walrus is losing its home.

Same sex pairings in Penguins are extremely common. Given a fertile egg and an opportunity they will incubate and if it hatches will usually rear successfully.

National Llama Day takes place on the 9th December each year. It was first domesticated around 4,500 BC and continues to be an important animal in rural life as a beast of burden, source of both wool and meat.

The third of December has been designated as World Coati Day. The Coati is a medium sized carnivore which ranges widely over South and Central America.

Around 48 years ago we had a Griffon Vulture escape from the zoo. It was a balmy Spring day and the bird quickly caught a thermal before soaring to great heights and drifting off over the Lincolnshire marshes. Working on the supposition that the bird would...

Sri Racha Tiger Zoo at Chonburi in Thailand has closed down. There is a question as to what has happened to the Tigers.

The Japanese Macaque is the Northernmost non human primate. Found solely on some Japanese Islands it ranges from subtropical forests to cold freezing environments.

Cheetahs are under threat from poaching from the wild. Many cubs die or end up in the hands of irresponsible people as status symbols. The Cheetahs need better protection to ensure they do not become extinct in the wild.

Although the aardwolf resembles the hyena in appearance, it is a shy, timid animal. Using its long, sticky tongue with amazing speed, it picks up its main food source of food, the termite, in the hundreds.

Tigers have been known to live in areas where crocodiles inhabit, including the Savuti River basin in Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Thailand, and the Natron Bay crocodile in Egypt.

Cheetah are frequently used as ambassador animals in zoos and by some as exotic pets because they are not considered dangerous. Where man and animal come in contact there is always a risk and it is no less so with Cheetah. They are dangerous.

Posing with Tiger Cubs is the first step leading to animals being slaughtered or starved to death for the production of Tiger Bone Wine.

The public, the media, even zoos themselves and their staff frequently speak of zoos as needing to justify their existence. Here's why that is wrong.

The Smithsonian’s Zoo in Washington, DC has 1,800 animals representing 300 species in 13 exhibits. The zoo spans 163 acres. It has large open areas for most of its large animals. This makes it good for the animals and good for viewing. This article is largely based on my personal experience.

Zoo Keepers the world over are inadvertently promoting the cruel and illegal trade in exotic endangered species. With a little thought they can reduce it.

The difference between a good and a bad zoo is not black and white. The article describes a personal zoo journey and raises issues for people to think about.

See images & videos regarding the largest zoo in Texas. The spacious Dallas zoo offers not only a great way to spend time but teaches visitors about endangered species & more in a beautiful setting.

Is ZooNews Digest Pro Zoo or Anti Zoo? The answer is that it is both. ZooNews Digest is against any zoo which does not commit itself 100% to the provision of the Five Freedoms and Good Zoo works.

Blackfish induced criticism against SeaWorld, zoos, and keepers of captive wild animals debunked.

Zoo visits are popular in the United Arab Emirates. Here there is a list of all public zoos and a few of the private animal collections.

World Camel Day gives recognition to a remarkable animal to which mankind owes so much.

What do we learn from visiting zoos? Is it ethical to have zoos for education?

Looking for something to do in Oklahoma City? Ranking third place for America's best zoos, the Oklahoma City Zoo is a wonderful educational experience for adults and children alike.

The controversial practice of zoo animal euthanasia has an easy resolution: Other zoos and private exotic pet owners.

Elephants are beautiful and enchanting animals who spark the imagination of all who see them. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Orangutans are facing severe threats in the wild due to habitat loss. Their forst homes are being felled to make way for Palm Oil plantations. There is nowhere for the Orangutans to go.

World Elephant Day sets one day apart from the others so people can think about Elephants and what can be done to help them. Elephants are in trouble. Under threat from poaching and habitat loss.

You won't believe what I learned about the symbiotic relationship between the cat-sized African Banded Mongoose and the ferocious-looking full-of-warts Warthog.

The Seattle Times has released a report stating that zoos are "failing in their efforts" to produce a self-sustaining population of captive elephants, among other overblown and hyperbolic attacks.

The Leipzig Zoo is a great 1-2 day experience for adults and children alike. With themed exhibits, great viewing areas, restaurants and children's activities, it's a must-see destination in Leipzig. This 'zoo of the future' also plays an extremely important role in protecting many endangered species, with successful breeding and re-introduction programs.

For many, the zoo is just a place where animals suffer in an unnatural environment, sitting in a cage and thinking about freedom. But for many of these animals, the zoo gives the only chance to live...see it yourself!

The Ankus is an ancient tool used by man for the management of elephants in captivity. In the correct hands it is the best instrument for the job. In the wrong hands it becomes an abusive weapon.

The infamous Angkor Zoo is now closed. It was one of the worst zoos in Asia but remained popular as a diversion for those suffering 'temple fatigue'.

Dysfunctional Zoo is another name for a bad zoo...one more concerned with the commercial exploitation of animals rather than conservation, education or research.

Koh Kong Safari World is in Cambodia but located very close to the border with Thailand. It is an attractive, well maintained zoo collection but more geared up to circus type shows than most places.

By Zoo Biology I mean anything relating to zoo management. Heini Hediger, the father of Zoo Biology described this as “the science which embraced everything which was biologically relevant to the management of the zoological garden.” Running a...

Some people have always thought that elephants can talk to one another and to us. Rudyard Kipling's story about elephants dancing in the jungle on a special night adds magic to this thought. At the same time, researchers have found actual elephant language, cataloging its vocabulary. A whale dictionary is likely not far behind.

How does an animal lose its tail? I don't know, but it seems to happen a lot!