News and Updates Archive
The Animal Facts news section brings you the latest updates on animals both in human care and in the wild. We publish our favourite story from the world’s zoos here each day. We also bring you a range of additional stories through our facebook and twitter page as part of our news alerts service.
Gorilla Swap Aids Conservation of Species
February 8, 2023
Saint Louis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo have completed a swap of two male gorillas allowing for one to join a breeding group.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo Welcome Fifth Giraffe Calf
Audubon Zoo Celebrate Unconventional Groundhog Day
February 2, 2023
Audubon Zoo celebrated groundhog day but with no groundhog day they relied on another animal for their forecast, an aardvark.
Orana Wildlife Park Farewell Llama, Roldo
February 2, 2023
Staff at Orana Wildlife Park have said goodbye to a staple of the zoo for over 23 years, Roldo the llama.
Porcupine Gives Birth at ZSL London Zoo
February 1, 2023
A cape porcupine at ZSL London Zoo has given birth to two porcupettes who grow an ever expanding family at the zoo.
Rare Wild Horse Calf Born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
January 30, 2023
San Diego Zoo Safari Park have announced the birth of their first przewalski’s horse foal since 2014 to an important male.
Jetsetting Devils Add to Conservation Efforts at Ausie Ark
January 26, 2023
Three jetsetting devils have flown in from around Australia to take up residence at Aussie Ark where they will bring genetic diversity to their breeding group.
Canada Lynx Trio Go on View at Woodland Park Zoo
January 25, 2023
A trio of canada lynx have taken up residence in a new exhibit at Woodland Park Zoo where they are living in a fission-fusion grouping.
Newborn Nyala Calf Melts Hearts at Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo
January 24, 2023
Edinburgh Zoo have introduced their nyala calf born earlier this month in the first adorable photos of the new arrival.
Penguin Chicks Splash in to Life at Adelaide Zoo
January 22, 2023
Adelaide Zoo are celebrating one of their most successful years for the breeding of the little penguin with 5 chicks hatching.
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