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The Cutest Zoo Babies of 2015
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 14, 2015Do you love cute baby animals? Silly question, we know. Everyone loves them. That's why we're bringing you the most adorable new arrivals from zoos around the world. Keep checking back as we… Full Article ›
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Bao Bao the Panda Loves Her First Snow Day
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 7, 2015A rush-hour snowstorm wreaked havoc in the Washington, D.C., area Tuesday, but at least one resident didn’t seem to mind. The National Zoo’s 1-year-old panda got her first chance to play outside in… Full Article ›
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Christmas Gorilla Born at San Diego Zoo
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 29, 2014The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced a new addition last night on Twitter — a baby gorilla. “We got the best Christmas gift of all...a baby gorilla! More photos and video coming soon.”… Full Article ›
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Twin Bilby Joeys Emerge at Taronga Zoo
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 22, 2014Two bilby joeys were born 10 weeks ago at Australia’s Taronga Zoo but have just started to explore outside their underground nest with their mom, Yajala. They’re the first bilbies to be born… Full Article ›
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J.K. Rowling Weighs in on Otter Pup's Name
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 15, 2014The orphaned southern sea otter pup being raised at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has one very well known fan: “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. Last month, Rowling tweeted a picture of the… Full Article ›
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Panda Triplets Reunite With Their Mom
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 11, 2014Giant panda mom Juxiao finally got the chance to meet her trio of little ones Tuesday at China’s Chimelong Safari Park. The world’s only known surviving panda triplets were born on July 29. They… Full Article ›
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Rare Twin Elephants Born in South Africa
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 9, 2014A privately owned reserve in South Africa reported the extremely rare birth of African elephant twins Friday. The calves were born to 31-year-old mom Curve, who’s named for the curve in one of her… Full Article ›
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Rare Panda Twins Born in Japan
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 5, 2014Twin panda cubs were born to 14-year-old mom Rauhin at the Wakayama Adventure World zoo in Japan Tuesday night. Twins are unusual for pandas, but this is the third time Rauhin has had twins. She… Full Article ›
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Baby Orangutan Bonds With Surrogate Mom
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 13, 2014After four months at the Brookfield Zoo, keepers say 10-month-old Kecil is bonding well with his surrogate mom, 53-year-old Maggie. In an update on the pair’s progress in time for Orangutan… Full Article ›
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Zoo Babies Named for World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 30, 2014Two rare calves born at the San Francisco Zoo during the San Francisco Giants’ pennant race and the World Series have been named for key players on the team. A female greater kudu calf was born… Full Article ›
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Lion Cub Trio Born in Seattle
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 28, 2014A trio of male African lions was born at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle Friday to 5-year-old mom, Adia, and 7-year-old dad, Xerxes. Adia had four cubs in 2012, but Xerxes is a first-time dad.… Full Article ›
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Rare Cheetah Cubs Need Names
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , October 13, 2014An unusual litter of extremely rare king cheetahs was born at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Connecticut last month. Most litters have two to four cubs, but the non-profit center… Full Article ›