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.
Aussie Ark Release Nature’s Firefighters
February 26, 2023
Aussie Ark have released 20 long-nosed potoroos, known as natures firefighters for the assistance they provide in reducing fires.
New Wild Dog Pack Bring Baby Hopes for ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
February 23, 2023
The arrival of three male African wild dogs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to form a new pack is bringing hopes for breeding of this endangered species.
AWC Secure Funding for Phascogale Translocation
February 23, 2023
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) have secured funding for the translocation of red-tailed phascogales to Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary.
Dama Gazelles First Births for 2023 at Columbus Zoo
February 23, 2023
A trio of dama gazelle calves have been introduced as the first births for 2023 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
ZSL London Zoo Welcome New Pygmy Hippo
February 22, 2023
ZSL London Zoo have welcomed a new pygmy hippo in to their family, Amara who will join their breeding project for this species.
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.
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