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.

Birthday Bash for Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo 

Giant Panda Birthday Party at Adelaide Zoo

August 27, 2023

Adelaide Zoo have celebrated the birthday of their resident giant panda pair Wang Wang and Funi with a range of treats.

A New Gorilla Family Arrive at the Detroit Zoo 

Gorilla Family Arrive at the Detroit Zoo

August 26, 2023

The Detroit Zoo have welcomed a new family troop of gorillas to the Great Apes of Harambee habitat as part of their conservation efforts.

The Cutest Clouded Leopard Cub is Being Raised at Nashville Zoo 

Clouded Leopard Cub at Nashville Zoo

August 25, 2023

Nashville Zoo have introduced a clouded leopard cub which is being raised by keepers at the zoo's veterinary centre.

Banded Palm Civet Being Raised at Nashville Zoo 

Banded Palm Civet Kit at Nashville Zoo

August 25, 2023

Staff at the Nashville Zoo are caring for a banded palm civet kit after its mother did not produce enough milk.

14,000 London Zoo Animals Jump On the Scales 

London Zoo Animal Weigh In

August 25, 2023

Over 14,000 animals have jumped on the scales at ZSL London Zoo as part of efforts to ensure they are in top health.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Announce Name for First Chick of 2023 

Read Breasted Grosbeak Hatching at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

August 23, 2023

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have announced the name for their first bird to hatch in 2023 in partnership with Fifth Third Bank.

Zebra Foal is the Latest Addition to Lincoln Park Zoo Family 

Zebra Foal at Lincoln Park Zoo

August 23, 2023

Image: © Christopher Bijalba/ Lincoln Park ZooZebra Foal is the Latest Addition to Lincoln Park Zoo FamilyAuthor Cale RussellPublished LocationChicago, Illinois, The United StatesLincoln Park Zoo celebrated the birth of a Grevy's zebra foal to mother Adia on August 21st 2023. Zookeepers have confirmed that the foal is doing well and is a female. They… Continue reading Zebra Foal is the Latest Addition to Lincoln Park Zoo Family

Whipsnade Zoo Animals Have Their Yearly Weigh-In 

ZSL Whispande Weigh In 2023

August 22, 2023

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have conducted their yearly weigh in to gain valuable data on the animals within their care.

As Good as Gold: Golden Bandicoots Return to Central Australia 

Golden Bandicoots Return to Central Australia Australian Wildlife Conservancy

August 21, 2023

The Australian Wildlife Conservancy have established a new population of the threatened golden bandicoot in Central Australia.

Adelaide Zoo Throw Primate Party for International Orangutan Day 

World Orangutan Day Celebrations at Adelaide Zoo

August 19, 2023

Adelaide Zoo have treated their Sumatran orangutan, Kluet with a special party for International Orangutan Day.

Copyright The Animal Facts 2023

Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap