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These artworks will make you think twice before going to the zoo

Eduardo Srur's works question the cruelty of animals trapped for human entertainment.

12/05/2022

World News

Wildlife report details 'horrifying' suffering of elephants in zoos

Nearly half of the world's zoo elephants are in Europe, but the Born Free Foundation says evidence shows they suffer terribly in captivity and many die young.

04/05/2022

Nature

Stop showing our gorilla selfies, says Chicago zoo

Showing Amare the gorilla phone selfies has amused some guests, but Lincoln Park Zoo warns it could have severe consequences.

20/04/2022

Nature

Watch animals at London Zoo eggsplore their Easter treats

The Zoological Society of London prepared some Easter treats for the animals in its zoo to find.

15/04/2022

Green News

4,000 animals are caught in the crossfire at Ukraine’s biggest zoo

The animals are threatened by bombs every day in this southern Ukrainian city.

27/03/2022

Spain

Spanish police seize pythons, lizards and caimans from illegal zoo

More than 118 exotic animals were discovered at the private estate on Gran Canaria.

21/03/2022

Nature

Ukrainian bears escape to safety in dramatic wartime rescue

As enemy forces bombard the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, these bears have found a new home at a wildlife sanctuary in Lviv.

10/03/2022

Hungary

Police pick up a penguin on the waddle in central Budapest

Officers say they have put their investigation on ice!

09/03/2022

Green News

Why is Ukraine’s only gorilla ‘impossible to evacuate’?

Ukraine's only gorilla is caught in the middle of Europe’s biggest war since 1945.

02/03/2022

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Kyiv zoo closed but animals still remain

Kyiv's Zoo has closed for visitors amid the Russian advance toward the capital, but has no plans to evacuate animals.

02/03/2022

Finland

Finland: DNA test reveals true identity of mysterious Helsinki visitor

A DNA test of a young reindeer spotted on the streets of the Finnish capital -- an unusual occurrence in itself -- shows the visitor is even more rare than originally thought.

20/01/2022

Nature

How do you count an ant colony?: London Zoo takes stock of its animals

Equipped with clipboards and calculators, zookeepers tried to keep a straight face while counting every resident at London Zoo.

08/01/2022

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Dutch zoo celebrates birth of 'vulnerable' manatee

A Dutch zoo on Thursday welcomed a West Indian manatee calf, one of only 39 in all of Europe.

30/12/2021

Food and Drink

Animals at Berlin zoo feast on Christmas tree leftovers

It's the traditional Christmas meal for the animals at Berlin Zoo: unwanted fir Christmas trees served up as treats for elephants, reindeer and creatures to enjoy.

30/12/2021

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Animals at Berlin zoo snack on Christmas trees

Animals living at Zoo Tiergarten in Berlin enjoyed a belated Christmas dinner on Wednesday when they were treated to unsold Christmas trees.

29/12/2021

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Monkeys gathering around a bonfire in Aichi zoo winter solstice custom

Monkeys gathering around a bonfire in Aichi zoo winter solstice custom

22/12/2021

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Cali zoo animals receive gifts to celebrate Christmas

Animals at the Cali Zoo in Colombia receive gifts with their favorite foods as part of the traditional Christmas celebration.

21/12/2021

Belgium

Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have COVID-19

Imani and Hermien are believed to be the first hippopotamuses with a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

04/12/2021

Nature

Snails the size of a pinhead brought back from brink of extinction

Hunted by mice, they hadn't been seen for 100 years - but the species are now making a speedy comeback thanks to two UK zoos.

03/12/2021

Nature

France opens Europe's first retirement home for elephants

52-year-old Asian elephant Gandhi is the first resident of a unique sanctuary.

25/11/2021