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Oakland Zoo Relaunch Efforts to Save Injured Herons

Heron Rescue Project Oakland Zoo

After a two year pause for Covid the Oakland Zoo have relaunched their conservation work to save black crowned night heron chicks which become injured in the city of Oakland.

Published April 15, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged black crowned night heron, heron, oakland, oakland zoo

Orphaned Cougar Cub Adopted by Oakland Zoo

Orphaned Mountain Lion at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo have taken in an orphaned cougar which was found close to death after a five day search across a nearby forest.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged baby animals, big cats, cats, cougar, cub, mountain lion, oakland zoo

Rescued Tortoises Join the Oakland Zoo Family

Rescued Tortoises at Oakland Zoo

A pair of Aldabra giant tortoises rescued from the illegal wildlife trade have found a forever home at the Oakland Zoo.

Published March 10, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged aldabra giant tortoise, oakland zoo, reptiles, tortoise

Pelican Rescued From Fishing Gear by Oakland Zoo

American white pelican rescue Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo have rescued an American white pelican which was found with a fishing hook and line in its neck.

Published October 29, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged american white pelican, oakland zoo, pelican, wildlife rescue

Oakland Zoo Conduct 18th Release of Endangered Frogs

Oakland Zoo Nevada yellow-legged frog Release

Oakland Zoo have celebrated their 18th successful release of the endangered yellow-legged frogs helping to protect populations of the species.

Published July 31, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged amphibian, conservation, frog, oakland zoo, release

California condor getting a helping wing at Oakland Zoo

California Condor

A California Condor is undergoing care at the Oakland Zoo to help it recover from lead poisoning which it sustained while in the wild.

Published June 4, 2015
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged California condor, oakland zoo

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