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Lehigh Valley Zoo breaks ground for new children’s play area | PHOTOS

The Lehigh Valley Zoo holds a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, July 31, 2025, for a new children’s activity area at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in North Whitehall Township. The event featured two special guests, Mama Grey, an 11-year-old chicken and Lola, a 2- …

Lehigh Valley Zoo breaks ground on $10 million expansion. It includes a new playground coming this fall

The Lehigh Valley Zoo might be considered a playground in its entirety — surely the otters see it that way — but it will soon have a traditional playground as part of a $10 million expansion. Officials from the zoo and Lehigh Valley business community …

Koala baby bump heralds first arrival of marsupial at Dutch zoo

July 31, 2025 A screenshot from the zoo's video of the koala motherOuwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen has welcomed the first koala to be born at a Dutch zoo. The only zoo in the Netherlands to have a koala breeding programme, Ouwehands said the koala was …

Lantern Festival returns to Columbus Zoo

The Lantern Festival will start on July 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will take place every Thursday through Saturday until Oct. 5. POWELL, Ohio — The Lantern Festival returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Thursday. The festival debuted …

San Antonio Zoo offering carnivore feeding demonstrations

San Antonio Zoo launches WILD BITE to educate guests on carnivore behavior through whole prey feedings. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Zoo is offering a wild new experience for guests to learn about carnivore behavior.  The experience is called WILD BITE: A …

Man taken into custody after John Ball Zoo worker assaulted

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A man was taken into custody after a John Ball Zoo employee was allegedly assaulted near a zoo entrance. Grand Rapids police responded to the zoo about 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 for the reported assault. Zoo staff, in a statement to …

Ex-John Ball Zoo worker gets jail for taking upskirt photos with dust pan camera

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A former John Ball Zoo employee has been sentenced to jail for taking upskirt videos of female visitors using a camera attached to a dustpan. Steven Pook, 69, who was a part-time zoo worker last year, was sentenced to six months jail, …

Jacksonville Zoo Ships Thousands of Rare Toad Tadpoles to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican crested toad, Peltophryne lemur© Jan P. Zegarra, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsThe Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is doing its part to help prevent a critically endangered amphibian from going …

Delhi Zoo to welcome otters after two decades, Sangai deer to be sent to Surat as part of exchange

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Otters are set to make a comeback at the National Zoological Park in Delhi after more than 20 years, officials said. The last otter at the zoo died in 2004 and since then efforts to procure the species had remained unsuccessful. Now …

Red pandas and high trails: Minnesota Zoo's latest summer attractions

Tarantulas were crawling at KARE 11 News at Noon when the Minnesota Zoo paid a visit to offer a glimpse into summer experiences available to visitors. The Minnesota Zoo is highlighting guest favorites this summer among the variety of experiences they have …

This Illinois Zoo Is Working To Save The Earth’s Most Trafficked Mammal

The white-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) is one of eight extant pangolin species. Brookfield Zoo Chicago While the planet plays host to a wealth of fascinating mammals, few extant creatures can match the intrigue of the pangolin. Equipped with …

A ‘zoo’ of IT infrastructure

On Monday, Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, suffered a major IT outage that forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights. The Ukrainian and Belarusian hacktivist groups Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans claimed responsibility, describing the damage …

Nashville Zoo’s Zzzoofari Slumber Returns August 30th for Wild Overnight Adventure

Nashville, TN – Nashville Zoo’s Fall Zzzoofari Slumber returns Saturday, August 30th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 9:00am the next day. The annual fall event features a unique overnight camping experience where the wild things are! Guests will slumber under the …

Blount Library hosts petting zoo

Photos providedThe Blount Library had a petting zoo outside on the lawn on Wednesday, July 23. Here, Corbin and Kiersten had fun mingling with the animals that visited. The Blount Library in Franklinville is sponsoring lots of fun events as part of the …

What’s new at the Houston Zoo?

The Houston Zoo completes its $156 million centennial campaign with a new $18.9 million facility. HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo marked the end of its $156 million centennial campaign with the completion of its new 18,588-square-foot cafe and events hall. The …

Zoo kills 12 baboons because there wasn’t enough space

Contraceptive methods to control the zoo’s Guinea baboon population had failed (Picture: AP) Twelve baboons were shot dead at a German zoo because there was not enough space in their enclosure. Tiergarten Nürnberg zoo has sparked outcry from animal rights …

Meerkats Are Absolutely Baffled By Service Dog At The Zoo

On a recent trip to the San Diego Zoo, Kattie Morrow and her service dog, Stella, turned the tables a bit. When they go to the zoo, Stella never fails to attract attention. An Australian Shepherd, Stella, is a floofy and gorgeous dog. Other patrons want to …

Gorilla Zwalani leaves Granby Zoo for breeding program in Toronto

Gorilla Zwalani leaves Granby Zoo for breeding program in Toronto

Granby Zoo has said goodbye to Zwalani, a 25-year-old alpha male gorilla who has been transferred to the Toronto Zoo as part of a breeding initiative. Zwalani had called Granby home for more than 20 years. While the zoo team is sad to see him go, the staff …

Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today Launches Diplomatic Horizons Mock Embassy and Consulate Initiative

Empowering Youth Through Global Engagement: Dylott Debuts Innovative Mock Embassy & Consulate Experience WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strengthening the diplomatic capacity in the international relations …

ALLATRA Warns about Anti-Cult Ideology as a Threat to Democracy in Washington, D.C., Marking Falun Gong Persecution

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 17, 2025, a landmark rally on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol commemorated 26 years since the onset of systematic repression against Falun Gong …

Spectruth DAO Pioneers Real-World Solutions for PTSD Diagnosis/Healing With Decentralized Science and Precision Medicine

KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, KYRGYZSTAN, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a devastating mental health crisis worldwide, impacting millions of people with profound social and economic consequences. Studies …

Spectruth DAO Launches Ambassador Program to Empower Community and Accelerate Mental Health Innovation

New initiative offers passionate supporters a chance to earn $SPEC tokens, gain exclusive access, and help shape the future of decentralized PTSD care KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, UKRAINE, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spectruth DAO, a pioneering …

Spectruth DAO Breaks New Ground: Deposit Placed for First Mobile PTSD and Trauma Diagnostic Vehicle

Advancing decentralized, data-driven mental health care with cutting-edge mobile technology KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, UKRAINE, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spectruth DAO, a pioneering decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to precision …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DOCUMENTARY “SISTERS OF UKRAINE”

War-Themed Documentary from Acclaimed Director Mike Dorsey Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms and DVD August 1, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film …

Doctors Against Genocide Delivers Emergency Relief to Gaza’s Most Vulnerable: The Disabled and Blind

The most vulnerable communities are not able to get aid and are most likely to suffer from severe starvation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US DOCTORS GROUP SENDING URGENTLY NEEDED FUNDS TO GAZA Money raised …

Now-Forward Gears Up to Equip Over 8,000 Dallas Students with Free School Supplies and Uniforms August 2nd and 9th

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now-Forward (formerly North Dallas Shared Ministries) continues its 20+ year tradition of providing a back-to-school giveaway for Dallas area students, and this year's event is shaping up …

A Brazilian Theater Premiere in NYC: The Passion According to Janair - Clarice Lispector Through Her Silenced Character

A bold debut gives center stage to a presence long confined to the margins NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This fall, New York audiences will experience a powerful reframing of a literary classic as Group Dot BR, …

M.A.P. YOUR HEALTH CHICAGO COUNTDOWNS FLAGSHIP EVENT WITH NEW PARTNERS & RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL CHRONIC DISEASE MOVEMENT

Over 18 local healthcare & community orgs lead flagship event of national movement, empowering communities to monitor & manage their risk for chronic diseases CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M.A.P. Your …

Consumer Defense Law Group Saves Oxnard Home Through Unique Investor-Owned Loan Strategy

OXNARD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Defense Law Group is proud to announce a successful resolution in a foreclosure case, allowing a local homeowner and his family to remain in their beloved home in Oxnard, …

Patrick Kalenzi Wins Best of Los Angeles Award for 'Best Inspirational Book – 2025' for Tears Run Dry

“We're honored to include Patrick Kalenzi into our BoLAA family.” ~Aurora DeRose LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed author, humanitarian, and veterinarian Patrick Kalenzi has been honored with the …

Award-Winning Author Cathy Warshaw Releases Thrilling New Installment in Global Teen Mystery Series

“The Swiss Enigma” (Book 3 in the Sisterhood Sleuths Series) Delivers High-Stakes Adventure, Hidden Codes, and a Message of Teen Empowerment NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beneath the snow-capped peaks of …

Stand Up For Science launches '31 Days of Action' campaign to defend science.

Activism campaign will rally the public around the vital role of science for communities across America. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tomorrow, Stand Up For Science launches "31 Days of Action," a …

OUR Arts Foundation Launches #ArtofKindness Campaign to Spark National Conversation Around Everyday Acts of Kindness

Stories of helping and healing take center stage in a new initiative urging public participation SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural moment marked by rising isolation and disconnection, a new campaign …

Center for Black Equity Announces Inaugural Gala at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

Center for Black Equity Announces Inaugural Gala at the National Press Club in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity (CBE), the global leader advancing economic, health, and …

Julie Meates Makes Her Broadway Debut as a Producer of 'When My Soul Speaks,' Starring Lisa Nichols

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Julie Meates proudly made her Broadway debut as a Producer with the one-night-only performance of "When My Soul Speaks," starring the incomparable Lisa Nichols. This …

Paws & Purpose: NYC Second Chance Rescue Takes Over Southampton Social Club

NYC Second Chance Rescue Sets the Stage for August 8th Hamptons Gala with Intimate Summer Celebration NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the soft summer skies of the Hamptons, NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted a …

DR. MARLEN J. TRUJILLO, CEO OF SPRING BRANCH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, APPOINTED TO HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD

HOUSTON , TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Marlen J. Trujillo, PhD, MBA, CHW, to the Board of Trustees of Harris Health System. This …

South Florida Clinic Highlights Root-Cause Medicine as Answer to Growing Chronic Health Epidemic

Transformity Health launches expanded functional medicine programs to help patients address the underlying drivers of disease. FL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With chronic health conditions affecting millions of Americans …