Zoo Atlanta Zebra Imara Dies After New Pandas Arrive
Imara the zebra died at Zoo Atlanta soon after the arrival of new giant pandas.
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Imara the zebra died at Zoo Atlanta soon after the arrival of new giant pandas.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang reached Zoo Atlanta after a 16‑hour flight, arriving as part of a wildlife exchange program.
The Toronto Zoo is inviting the public to suggest a name for a newborn female southern hairy‑nosed wombat, fostering community involvement with the animal's debut.
Cape May Zoo launched a contest on September 15, 2026 offering children a red panda meet‑and‑greet and photo, aiming to engage families and promote wildlife education.
The Toronto Zoo named its newborn pygmy hippo calf "Maple" on August 21, 2026, officially introducing the animal to staff and visitors.
The Toronto Zoo announced on August 21, 2026 that its sole newborn pygmy hippopotamus has been named Maple, and the name will be used in signage and educational materials at the zoo.
The Cape May County Zoo announced that its annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, will return in fall 2026, offering families a seasonal attraction. The recurring program blends holiday fun with the zoo’s educational mission.
A female pygmy hippo calf was born at the Toronto Zoo on August 2, 2026, to a 20‑year‑old mother, advancing the zoo’s ongoing breeding program.
The Cape May County Zoo’s naming contest for a new Grant’s zebra foal lets the public vote for Gloria, Gemma or Terra, with each vote requiring a donation to support zoo fundraising.
A female Grant’s zebra foal was born on July 17, 2026, at Cape May County Park & Zoo, joining mother Lydia and stallion Ziggy and expanding the zoo’s conservation-focused herd.
A female Grant’s zebra foal was born at Cape May County Park & Zoo on July 17, 2026, marking the fourth offspring of mother Lydia and adding to the zoo’s conservation and education efforts.
A newborn Grant’s zebra foal arrived at Cape May County Park & Zoo on July 17, expanding the herd and offering a new attraction for families during the busy summer vacation period.
The Toronto Zoo will reopen on Thursday after closing on Canada Day because a power outage disrupted guest services during a heat wave, prompting officials to pause operations for safety.
Cape May County Zoo announced on June 19, 2026 that its two resident snow leopards, Maliha and Bataar, died within weeks of each other, marking a notable loss for the zoo’s collection.
Cape May County Zoo announced the birth of a new capybara litter on June 27, 2026, adding to its exotic animal collection and enhancing its appeal as a family‑friendly regional attraction.
Six capybara pups were born to Marigold at Cape May County Zoo on June 18, 2026, and will be viewable from the habitat’s bridge, adding to the zoo’s attractions.