170-pound baby giraffe born at Utah zoo. See its ‘six-foot drop into the world’
A zoo in Utah welcomed a new baby – and it stands more than 6 feet tall and weighs close to 170 pounds. The baby giraffe was ...
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‘Sassy’ 55-year-old chimpanzee — known for ‘signature screams’ — dies at Michigan zoo
A 55-year-old chimpanzee died after a health decline at a Michigan zoo. Screengrab from John Ball Zoo Facebook post A chimpanzee’s “sweet faces” graced the exhibits at a Michigan zoo for ...
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A zoo spa day? Watch massive grizzly bear get pampered with a manicure in Colorado
A grizzly bear enjoyed a manicure at a Colorado zoo — with a steady supply of treats to reward his good behavior, video shows. Screengrab from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's video on Instagram A ...
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10 things to do in Madison with kids
Take a trip to Henry Vilas Zoo and visit with tons of furry friends. This zoo features a primate building, a giraffe barn, a reptile house, an aviary, and the children’s goat yard and green barn. If ...
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Chester Zoo's first ever safari lodges with views of giraffes opening date confirmed for overnight stays
New images released today show how the highly-anticipated new lodgings will look at the zoo. There will be 51 lodges in total, some offering views of the giraffe enclosure, others with a lakeside ...
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Sacramento Zoo’s move to Elk Grove reaches first financial goal
The Sacramento Zoo made progress last week and is on track to move to Elk Grove from Land Park with the announcement that the Sacramento Zoological Society reached its $17.5 million fundraising ...
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2 people injured after vehicle crashes into tree in Sacramento, officials say
Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a vehicle crashed into a tree in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood.According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the crash happened around 5 ...
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Proposed name for new Elk Grove zoo spurs debate
SACRAMENTO ZOO TO ELK GROVE TOOK ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARD BECOMING REALITY. AND IT ALSO REVEALED A POTENTIAL NEW NAME THAT IS ALREADY FACING SOME PUSHBACK. KCRA 3’S MIKE TESELLE IS LIVE ...
Elk Grove Citizen25d
Council Tables Zoo Discussion After Debate Over Name
The Council seemed prepared to select “The Greater Sacramento Zoo at Elk Grove” as the official name for the project but opted to table the discussion until its next February council meeting ...
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The National Zoo’s Giant Pandas Are Finally Making Their Public Debut
Beginning on January 24, visitors to the National Zoo can finally see Bao Li and Qing Bao in person. Roshan Patel / Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Meilan Solly ...
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Elk Grove touts progress on zoo project, but pushes off decision on name
After a discussion on whether the 60-acre zoo's name should start with "Elk Grove" or "Greater Sacramento" and include ... of renderings depicting the giraffe exhibit, restaurant/bar near the ...
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Sacramento Zoo's move to Elk Grove reaches major milestone amid name debate
ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Sacramento Zoo's relocation to Elk Grove took a significant step forward this week, as the Sacramento Zoological Society announced it reached a crucial $17.5 million ...