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.

Polk Penguin Conservation Center Reopens at Detroit Zoo 

Polk Penguin Conservation Center Reopens Detroit Zoo

February 15, 2022

Detroit Zoo have been able to reopen the Polk Penguin Conservation Center following repairs to the waterproofing. The world's largest penguin exhibit it closed in September 2019.

Loved Up Animals Celebrate Valentines at Whipsnade Zoo 

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Valentines Day

February 14, 2022

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have celebrated valentines day with animal couples such as the giraffe receiving treats to celebrate.

First Ever Adorable Aardvark Born at Chester Zoo 

Aardvark Baby Chester Zoo

February 13, 2022

Chester Zoo have welcomed a baby aardvark for the first time in their history. Keepers chose the name Dobby for the baby.

Green Sea Turtle Released by SEA LIFE Sydney 

Turtle Release SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

February 13, 2022

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium have celebrated the successful release of a green sea turtle to the wild after it underwent rehabilitation at the aquarium.

Gray Seal Pup Splashes in to Life at Lincoln Park Zoo 

Lincoln Park Zoo Gray Seal Pup

February 12, 2022

Woodland Park Zoo keepers are working round the clock to care for a gray seal pup whose mother did not provide care to it after birth.

Otter Pup Born at Woodland Park Zoo 

Woodland Park Zoo Otter Pup

February 12, 2022

Woodland Park Zoo have celebrated the birth of a short-clawed otter pup to female Little Frei, herself born at the zoo in 2016.

Echidna Puggle Reaches Next Stage of Rehab at Taronga 

Taronga Zoo Short Beaked Echidna

February 12, 2022

A short-beaked echidna puggle rescued in New South Wales has moved to the next stage of its rehabilitation at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Marwell Zoo Protect Birds Against Avian Influenza 

Birds Marwell Zoo

February 11, 2022

Marwell Zoo have put precautions in place to protect their birds after a case of avian influenza was confirmed nearby.

Coppery Titi Couple Welcome Sixth Infant at Belfast Zoo 

Titi Monkey Infant Belfast Zoo

February 11, 2022

A pair of titi monkeys at Belfast Zoo have welcomed their sixth infant with a healthy baby born on January 17th 2022.

Stanley Crane Farewelled at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo 

Stanley Crane Passes Smithsonian

February 11, 2022

[wpdreams_ajaxsearchlite] Stanley Crane Farewelled at the Smithsonian's National ZooPosted By : The Animal Facts Editorial TeamDate: Alice, a stanley crane is pictured in her habitat the Smithsonian's National Zoo prior to her passing following surgery recentlyPhoto Credit: Amanda Carberry/ Columbus Zoo and AquairumKeepers in the bird house at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have said goodbye… Continue reading Stanley Crane Farewelled at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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