zoo news - Search News

Elephants can’t sue to leave zoo, court rules

Colorado court rules elephants at zoo cannot pursue their release because they are not human

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo do not have the legal right to pursue their release because they are not human, according to the Colorado Supreme Court.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says

The group argued that the Colorado elephants, born in the wild in Africa, have shown signs of brain damage because the zoo is essentially a prison for such intelligent and social creatures, known to roam for miles a day.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Elephants can’t sue to leave the zoo, court rules

A Colorado court rejected efforts to free five elephants using a legal process for human detainees, writing that it “boils down to whether an elephant is a person.”

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Elephants to remain at zoo following Colorado Supreme Court ruling

The court ruled Tuesday that elephants couldn't be released because animals don't have the same rights as humans. The group that filed the suit said that the animals were experiencing stress, physical issues,

Courthouse News Service · 13h

Elephants denied ‘personhood’ must sue to leave zoo: Colorado Supreme Court

The high court rejected arguments that elephants qualify as “persons” under state law and suggested animal advocates turn to the legislative branch to expand legal rights.

Houston Zoo cougars and more seen playing in snow

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 12h

Exotic species explore their suddenly-snowy habitats at the Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo's menagerie weathered the city's snowiest day since 1973 with help from 66 staff members who stayed in its confines overnight.

KHOU 11 · 10h

Houston Zoo animals frolic in rare Southeast Texas snowfall | PHOTOS

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

Chron on MSN · 15h

Houston Zoo cougars and more seen playing in the snow

Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy the snow. Some of the animals at the Houston Zoo—which closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the winter storm—chose to spend Tuesday's snow day warm and inside their bedrooms,

Metro Richmond Zoo's new experience

Axios on MSN · 19h

Metro Richmond Zoo offering "The Poppy Experience" with a chance to meet the pigmy hippo

For $175 The Metro Richmond Zoo will let you wade into its pygmy hippo enclosure for an up close and personal hippo experience.

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

Metro Richmond Zoo's new experience: Meet pygmy hippo Poppy and her mom

Metro Richmond Zoo has a new unique experience, meet-and-greet with viral pygmy hippo star Poppy and her mom, Iris.

Richmond-Petersburg WWBT o… · 12h

‘Experience of their dreams’: Metro Richmond Zoo launches up-close visits with Poppy

On Tuesday, the Metro Richmond Zoo launched a new experience where guests can meet America’s sweetheart up close and personal.

19mon MSN

How do zoo animals handle Oklahoma cold? Here's a peek at how OKC Zoo keeps animals safe

Here's a peek at how OKC Zoo watches the weather and prepares indoor enclosures for cold temps. Except for animals like bison ...

51mon MSN

Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond

Seven Delmarva-region commercial operations have now reported cases of the highly contagious virus.

18mon MSN

Indian elephants on epic journey to tycoon Ambani's giant zoo

The elephants are being transported the entire width of India, around 3,200 kilometres by road. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

Pittsburgh zoo's beloved 17-year-old giraffe Sox dies

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sox, a beloved 17-year-old Masai giraffe at the Pittsburgh Zoo, has died. The zoo announced on Sunday ...

WSLS 102h

You can now book a play date with Poppy at the Metro Richmond Zoo

Can’t get enough of Poppy, the adorable baby hippo? Well, we’ve got some good news for you! The Metro Richmond Zoo is now ...

15h

Everything you need to know about visiting pandas at the National Zoo

How early does the panda house open? What’s the best time to see the pandas awake and active? Here’s what you need to know as pandas return to D.C.

12h

How Cameron Park Zoo keeps its animals warm during freezing temperatures

Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results