Cincinnati Zoo offers behind-the-scenes tour for Fiona's birthday. How to win

The Cincinnati Zoo’s celebrity hippo is turning nine this month and fans have a chance to win a special behind-the-scenes ...
The Atlantic

Cancel Culture’s Boomerang Effect

On Sunday night Bari Weiss, the editor of The Free Press and the new head of CBS News, abruptly stopped a forthcoming 60 Minutes report on the torture endured by migrants in the brutal El Salvadoran ...
Billboard

Season 50 of ‘Survivor’ Will Feature Billie Eilish-Inspired ‘Boomerang Idol’

The upcoming season's theme is "In the Hands of the Fans," and will feature a return run from "White Lotus" mastermind Mike White and visits from Zac Brown and Mr. Beast. By Gil Kaufman Survivor fans ...
NBC Washington

2 zookeepers bitten by ‘bear cat' at DC's National Zoo

Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bear cat, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. on Friday morning, authorities say. The mammals are ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Here’s how much it will soon cost to park at the San Diego Zoo — and who won’t have to pay

Parking at the San Diego Zoo will be $16 for non-members and remain free for members when a new parking policy takes effect Jan. 5 — the same day paid parking in the rest of Balboa Park begins. City ...
CBS News

Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, San Diego Zoo's oldest resident, dies at about 141

After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died. Gramma was born ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Gramma the tortoise, oldest animal at the San Diego Zoo, dies

(FOX 5/KUSI) — Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise that was the oldest living animal at the San Diego Zoo, has died. The zoo said Gramma had ongoing bone conditions and that caretakers had to make the ...
The New York Times

Gramma, a Galápagos Tortoise Older Than the San Diego Zoo, Dies at About 141

Gramma, who died at the zoo on Thursday, was believed to have been born in 1884, when Chester A. Arthur was in the White House. By Victor Mather Tortoises are slow. While most of Earth’s creatures zip ...
Los Angeles Times

Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, an original San Diego Zoo resident, dies at 141

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gramma, a beloved Galápagos tortoise at the San Diego Zoo believed to be 141 years old, was euthanized after ...
New York Post

Long Island’s largest zoo, which faced animal abuse allegations, set to close after budget nix: ‘Very sad’

Long Island’s largest and most controversial zoo is closing after local officials unanimously agreed to strip its funding and send its allegedly horrifically abused animals to rescue facilities.
Detroit Free Press

Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights returns with new holiday experiences

The Detroit Zoo's annual Wild Lights event returns for its 13th year starting November 22. The holiday experience features millions of LED lights and over 500 illuminated displays. Tickets are ...
The Indianapolis Star

Escaped chimp back in enclosure; no injuries reported, Indianapolis Zoo confirms

A chimpanzee that escaped its enclosure has been recaptured, the Indianapolis Zoo has confirmed. Indianapolis fire crews were called to the zoo in response to an "animal bite" about 10:10 a.m. Nov. 14 ...