The Wiggles called out by consumer watchdog over dangerous merchandise

The Wiggles have admitted that they 'likely breached' consumer law by selling merchandise without sufficient safety warnings.
NBC4 Columbus

Second elephant calf born at Columbus Zoo

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The second baby elephant born this year at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was welcomed Tuesday night. The calf, born to 38-year-old Asian elephant Phoebe, weighs 222 pounds. The ...
WTAE-TV

Pittsburgh Zoo sued by animal-rights group, suit claims 'grossly inadequate' conditions

DEBATE? A NEW LAWSUIT AGAINST THE PITTSBURGH ZOO AND AQUARIUM, AN ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP, IS DEMANDING THE RELEASE OF ITS ELEPHANTS. THE NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT ALLEGES THE ELEPHANT SPACE IS, QUOTE, ...
Los Angeles Times

Wild bear stealthily enters California zoo, is found visiting the bear exhibit

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A wild, very “polite” and possibly lonely black bear recently paid a visit to its neighbors at a Northern ...
New York Post

‘Very polite’ black bear stumbles into California zoo to pay his counterparts a visit

Got room for one more? A wild but “very polite” black bear stumbled his way into a California zoo and paid a visit to his three local counterparts, peeking into their habitat from the spectator’s row.
The Indianapolis Star

ZooBoo is back at the Indianapolis Zoo through Nov. 2. Here's what to know and how to get tickets

ZooBoo is back at the Indianapolis Zoo. Through Nov. 2, the zoo will host numerous events and activities for all ages to celebrate spooky season. Here's what to know. ZooBoo is happening at the ...
South Bend Tribune

Zoo Boo returns to Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend with treats and thrills

Potawatomi Zoo will host its annual Zoo Boo event Oct. 24-26. The event will feature themed character actors, trick-or-treating and various attractions for families to enjoy, according to a press ...
The New York Times

A Rare Earths Alternative to China? Australia Eyes Timely Pitch to Trump

China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president. By Victoria Kim Reporting from ...
The Hill

Ohio ‘influencer’ charged after incident at Pittsburgh Zoo

Nineteen year-old Noah Thomas, of Austintown, is accused of sneaking into the zoo and then entering into an elephant enclosure, according to a criminal complaint filed Thursday. Police say the ...
Oregonian

Oregon Zoo elephants squish sizable squashes for a delighted audience

Elephants at the Oregon Zoo got to crush and eat giant pumpkins to the delight of a crowd. The Squishing of the Squash is the Oregon Zoo’s annual festive fall animal enrichment activity for the ...
WAFB

Boo at the Zoo makes its return to BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Halloween festivities have either already begun or are on the way, and at the Baton Rouge Zoo, it’s no different. The annual Boo at the Zoo event has returned for another ...
The New York Times

A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money

It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good. It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a ...