ZooBlog

Precious Moments in Zoos and Aquariums

July 1, 2009 - New England Aquarium Welcomes Newest Residents

The New England Aquarium has some new furry friends tonight. Several fur seals arrived today from New York. The seals will be part of the aquarium's new "Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center". The New England Aquarium is welcoming three residents back after time out for construction of this ten million dollar new enclosure... Article by NECN: Scot Yount, Boston, Mass.; Photo by New England Aquarium

June 2, 2009 - Bronx snow leopards get a new home in Central Park Zoo

The three cats, a 12-year-old female, a 2-year-old female and a 2-year-old male, were shipped down from the Bronx Zoo, where the Wildlife Conservation Society has long bred endangered leopards. They'll get new names as part of their move to midtown.
Read more on Daily News

May 18, 2009 - Oceanarium Reimagined at Shedd Aquarium

Discover the reimagined Oceanarium. Your favorite animals – plus new ones. The Pacific Northwest coast – expanded. And just for kids, Polar Play Zone, where little imaginations can run wild – and grow. More than ever, the Oceanarium immerses you in the vibrant coastal ecosystem of beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. ©Shedd Aquarium | Link to the original article

April 23, 2009 - Lion Cub "Moxie" Makes Her Debut At Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is introducing the newest member of its family: the first lion cub born at the zoo in three decades. Moxie was born on November 6 – becoming the first lion born there in 31 years – but the zoo waited for warmer weather to debut the warm cub. Her parents were part of the zoo's breeding program. This is an article from WCBS.com / Photo is taken by Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS | Link to the original article

March 23, 2009 - Ocean Park set for Asian animal world first

Amazing Asian Animals, a 25,000-square meter area dedicated to Asian species, is one of two key projects forming part of the park's HK$ 5.55 billion expansion plan. It claims to be the world's only zoological park in which wildlife from the sky, land and sea co-exist. The canopy will feature the same chemical used for the exterior of Beijing's "Water Cube" aquatics center. The Standard | Link to the original article

February 26, 2009 - Prospect Park Zoo Welcomes A Trio of Unusual Deer

A new set of western tufted deer are springing around the Prospect Park Zoo. While most of us strike up images of “Bambi” when we think of these woodland animals, this group of hoof stock is anything but! Photo ©Smithsonian's Conservation and Research Center | Link to the original article
Admission: $7 | Hours: 10 AM - 5:30 PM | Direction: Subway B Q S to Prospect Park

Sustainable Seafood


Our Partners

About ZooBlog