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Woman nearly bitten by tiger after climbing over fence at zoo
Read full article: Woman nearly bitten by tiger after climbing over fence at zooPolice are looking for a woman who climbed over a barrier surrounding a tiger enclosure at a zoo, before approaching the big cats and putting a hand through a metal fence, narrowly avoiding being bitten.
Loki, the tiger found in abandoned Houston home celebrates his 7th birthday at animal sanctuary
Read full article: Loki, the tiger found in abandoned Houston home celebrates his 7th birthday at animal sanctuaryLoki, a tiger that was found in an abandoned Houston home five years ago, celebrated his seventh birthday earlier this month, on June 6.
Unprecedented Research: Houston Zoo to study animal reactions to total solar eclipse
Read full article: Unprecedented Research: Houston Zoo to study animal reactions to total solar eclipseThe total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, will be a historical and rare event. Humans are generally excited to see this natural phenomenon, but it’s also important to consider how animals will be impacted by the unprecedented event. That’s what the Houston Zoo is hoping to do.
Saving animals big and small: Go behind the scenes with the Houston Zoo’s veterinary team
Read full article: Saving animals big and small: Go behind the scenes with the Houston Zoo’s veterinary teamThe Houston Zoo's Veterinary Team invites Houston Life behind the scenes to observe while a sedated Monocled Cobra receives an exam. We also learn how the Houston Zoo's efforts impact wildlife around the globe.
Zoo in China denies that its bears are actually humans in disguise
Read full article: Zoo in China denies that its bears are actually humans in disguiseA zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that its bears are in fact people dressed in costumes, after a video of one standing like a human went viral on social media.
Giant tortoises, penguins, sea turtles: See how Houstonians are helping save animals in the Galápagos Islands
Read full article: Giant tortoises, penguins, sea turtles: See how Houstonians are helping save animals in the Galápagos IslandsAs families file into the Houston Zoo to experience the new Galápagos Islands habitat, they’re making a difference for conservation efforts around the globe. Funding that comes in from guests allows the Zoo to support projects that are saving wildlife. Members of our KPRC 2 team traveled with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands ahead of the opening of the new exhibit and witnessed firsthand what’s being done to save giant tortoises, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, and penguins.
A ‘big Dill!:’ Houston Zoo’s oldest tortoise ‘Mr. Pickles’ becomes father to 3 ADORABLE hatchlings
Read full article: A ‘big Dill!:’ Houston Zoo’s oldest tortoise ‘Mr. Pickles’ becomes father to 3 ADORABLE hatchlingsTime for a shell-ebration! One of the oldest animals at the Houston Zoo is now a dad!
‘We will not tolerate theft or endangerment of our animals’: Keepers find fence cut at Houston Zoo
Read full article: ‘We will not tolerate theft or endangerment of our animals’: Keepers find fence cut at Houston ZooHouston police were investigating Tuesday after it was discovered that a mesh fence was cut at the Houston Zoo.
What’s going on at the Dallas Zoo: See TIMELINE of bizarre animal incidents, from missing monkeys to an MIA clouded leopard
Read full article: What’s going on at the Dallas Zoo: See TIMELINE of bizarre animal incidents, from missing monkeys to an MIA clouded leopardThe Dallas Zoo has been the site of several strange episodes involving missing and dead animals this month.
🔒Click2Win: TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights Family 4-pack
Read full article: 🔒Click2Win: TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights Family 4-packThis year marks the 10th anniversary of one of Houston’s most beloved traditions, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. To celebrate, the Houston Zoo is giving 30 lucky KPRC 2 Insiders the chance to win a 4-pack of tickets!
Free San Antonio Zoo admission for Texas frontline heroes in September
Read full article: Free San Antonio Zoo admission for Texas frontline heroes in SeptemberThe San Antonio Zoo is showing appreciation for all doctors, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs across Texas by offering them free admission during September.
Road Trip: Houston Zoo’s 100th birthday party!
Read full article: Road Trip: Houston Zoo’s 100th birthday party!Friday on Houston Life at 3:00 p.m. the entire team is packing up and heading on a road trip. We’re live from the Houston Zoo! The Zoo is holding a 100th birthday party and we’re helping them celebrate. We’re feeding the giraffes, watching the elephants swim, and we’re walking you through everything your family can experience at the Zoo during its Centennial celebration. That’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
PHOTOS: Moody Gardens among hundreds of zoos, wildlife parks bringing back the ’80s with #ZooGlamourShots
Read full article: PHOTOS: Moody Gardens among hundreds of zoos, wildlife parks bringing back the ’80s with #ZooGlamourShotsWhat started as a photo shared on social media became a national movement for Zoos all over the country, including Galveston’s Moody Gardens.
Polish zoo captures rare mouse-deer birth on video
Read full article: Polish zoo captures rare mouse-deer birth on videoWARSAW – A zoo in Poland says it's the first to have captured on video the birth of a rare Philippine mouse-deer, and everyone's hoping it’s a male so it can help the endangered species breed. The night birth on Nov. 10 at 2:24 a.m. at the Wroclaw Zoo was filmed by a camera in the stall. It has given experts some knowledge on the mouse-deer’s birth process and the first actions of a newborn, including that it begins to nurse quite quickly. “It is a conservation milestone for this species,” the head of the Wroclaw Zoo, Radosław Ratajszczak was quoted as saying in a statement Tuesday. Their population is shrinking as they lose habitat to palm oil plantations, the Wroclaw Zoo said.
‘Zoo Lights’ ready to transform the Houston Zoo into a magical winter spectacular
Read full article: ‘Zoo Lights’ ready to transform the Houston Zoo into a magical winter spectacularHOUSTON – It’s our favorite time of year at the Houston Zoo! ‘TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights’ returns starting November 14th and will run through January 10th. See how the Zoo is transforming into a magical winter spectacular for one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. This year’s zoo lights event will feature timed tickets to allow for proper social distancing while enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. For more information and to purchase tickets, log on to www.houstonzoo.org/zoolights.
Click2Win: American Ninja Warrior Swag
Read full article: Click2Win: American Ninja Warrior SwagNBC’s four-time Emmy Award-nominated series “American Ninja Warrior” has returned for its ninth season and we’re giving away swag to one lucky fan of the show! The contest is open now until tomorrow night after the show, scroll down and enter now for your chance to win. 1 winner will receive the follow items:-One (1) American Ninja Warrior hat-One (1) deck of American Ninja Warrior trading cards-One (1) mini hand sanitizerContest begins at 1:00 P.M. on October 20, 2020. Deadline to enter is 9:00 P.M. on October 21, 2020. Enter here:
Click2Win: Houston Zoo Family 4-Pack
Read full article: Click2Win: Houston Zoo Family 4-PackSouth America’s Pantanal is now open at the Houston Zoo and we have your chance to win tickets to explore the exhibit. Two lucky winners will receive a four (4) tickets to the Houston Zoo. South America’s Pantanal will allow guests to explore the tropical wetlands of Brazil right here at the Houston Zoo. Partnered with on-the-ground conservationists, the Zoo will offer visitors the chance to see these animals in an immersive and engaging trail. As guests enter South America’s Pantanal, they will encounter a set of rustic buildings, set on piers, evoking the eco-lodges that can be found alongside the rivers and streams in the Northern Pantanal region.
We have you: Bayou Wildlife Zoo asking thief to return stolen rescue turtle before owners press criminal charges
Read full article: We have you: Bayou Wildlife Zoo asking thief to return stolen rescue turtle before owners press criminal chargesALVIN, Texas The Bayou Wildlife Zoo in Alvin is asking for the thief who stole its new turtle to return him unharmed. According to a Facebook post shared by the zoo, the turtle was stolen from the facility over the weekend. In the post, the zoo owners explained the turtle is a rescue and he is in need of medical attention. The thief is being asked to return the stolen animal unharmed by 9 a.m. Monday no questions asked. ... Posted by Bayou Wildlife Zoo on Sunday, September 6, 2020Go to the Bayou Wildlife Zoo website to learn more about the facility, its animals and how to visit.
This Texas safari-like zoo lets you feed wildlife in an up-close encounter
Read full article: This Texas safari-like zoo lets you feed wildlife in an up-close encounterNo credit cards accepted)(Jill B. Jarvis)Heres what I like about Bayou Wildlife Zoo:Its unexpected. (Jill B. Jarvis)Right along a busy road, back behind the trees, is the Bayou Wildlife Zoo. The main attraction is the tram ride through the 86-acre property where exotic wildlife is allowed to roam. (Jill B. Jarvis)Our tram ride lasted about 30 minutes and we had a minor break down in the middle. Oh, and if you want to buy the Bayou Wildlife Zoo, its yours!