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.

Local School Help Name Goats at Edinburgh Zoo 

Edinburgh Zoo Goats

February 24, 2022

Edinburgh Zoo have sought the assistance of a local school to help name two new bagot goats which have joined their herd.

Nashville Zoo Name Goat After Hockey Star 

Nashville Zoo Name Goat

February 22, 2022

Nashville Zoo have announced the name of their new breeding goat. His name honors a local Nashville hockey star.

African Lion Cubs Monarto Safari Park

February 21, 2022

Monarto Safari Park have announced the genders of their four African lion cubs after the cubs had their first health check.

London Zoo Monkeys Have Health Check 

ZSL London Zoo Colobus Monkey Health Check

February 20, 2022

ZSL London Zoo have performed a health check on their colobus monkeys ahead of a move to their new home opening later this year.

Columbus Zoo Farwell Toby the Bonobo 

Bonobo Passing Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

February 19, 2022

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have farewelled one of the founders of their bonobo program, Toby at 42 years old.

Audubon Zoo Announce Name for Orangutan Infant 

Audubon Zoo Orangutan Infant

February 19, 2022

Audubon Zoo have announced a name for their Sumatran orangutan infant following a public vote to help keepers narrow down the name.

Arson Attacks Causing Damage to AWC Sanctuaries 

Australian Wildlife Conservancy Fires

February 18, 2022

The effects of arson attacks on the Piccaninny Plains Wildlife Sanctuary have been laid out at the 2022 North Australia Savanna Fire Forum.

Australia Zoo Open Intensive Care Ward for Koalas 

Koala Intensive Care Australia Zoo

February 17, 2022

Australia Zoo have opened a new intensive care unit which help to save iconic Australian animals including koalas, platypus and echidna.

Australia’s Iconic Koala is Now Endangered 

Koala Endangered Australia

February 16, 2022

Australia have declared the iconic koala is now endangered along the eastern coast following bushfires which swept the area.

Adorable Otter Pups at Brookfield Zoo Now Have Names 

Small-Clawed Otter Pups at Brookfield Zoo

February 16, 2022

A litter of six Asian small-clawed otters at Brookfield Zoo have been named by keepers at the Chicago attraction.

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