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Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

January 11, 2021 Julie Watson, Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United States […]

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia

November 30, 2020 Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The pachyderm dubbed the ” world’s loneliest elephant ” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo was greeted on his arrival in Cambodia on Monday by chanting Buddhist monks […]

For hippo Fiona’s 3rd birthday, zoo seeks aid for Australia

January 24, 2020 The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo, born premature, as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affected by the recent bushfires. Instead of sending birthday gifts for Fiona, the […]

Chimp dies after 35 years as alpha female in NC Zoo

April 17, 2019 admin

ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo says a 46-year-old chimpanzee has died after 35 years as the dominant female of her group. Zoo officials said in a news release that the chimp named Maggie was […]

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia

For hippo Fiona’s 3rd birthday, zoo seeks aid for Australia

Chimp dies after 35 years as alpha female in NC Zoo

The bill follows a state audit of Rocky Mount
Senate moves to bar Rocky Mount from shifting revenue to address budget

The bill follows a state audit of Rocky Mount