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The zoo called the incident “extremely sad” and shut its premises while investigations continue.

Video: Teen mauled to death by lion after he climbed into enclosure at Brazilian zoo

December 02, 2025 7:48 pm

Viral videos captured the moment the lioness, Leona, spotted Machado descending the tree, charged at him, and dragged him to the ground as horrified visitors looked on.

After 4 decades, Zoological Survey of India records discovery of 2 new springtail species in West Bengal

August 26, 2025 4:52 pm

The new soil-dwelling species -- Salina aurantiamaculata and Salina pseudomontana -- play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter, recycling nutrients, and maintaining healthy soil ecosystems.

To feed its predators, Danish zoo asks pet owners to donate rabbits, horses

August 05, 2025 9:20 am

The zoo said the pets will be “gently euthanised” by trained staff and that the zoo will accept donations of live horses as the owners would benefit from a potential tax break.

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Protests erupt after Germany zoo culls 12 baboons, feeds them to predators; 7 arrested

July 30, 2025 7:49 pm

Guinea baboons were culled at Nuremberg Zoo due to overcrowding, leading to protests, arrests, and criticism from animal rights groups over the controversial decision.

Chimpanzee, cheetah, jaguar and puma: Bengaluru's Bannerghatta zoo to get new inmates, minister Eshwar Khandre flags off first EV safari

June 18, 2025 7:13 pm

Minister Eshwar Khandre said the electric bus is part of a plan to transition the Bannerghatta zoo's fleet to fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2027.

Visitors at China zoo pull tiger hair for ‘good luck’, spark outrage

June 15, 2025 12:00 pm

A viral video captured a woman urging poeple to "pull more" tiger hair. In traditional Chinese culture, it is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

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Coming soon: Singapore-model tunnel-like aquarium at Hyderabad Zoo

June 14, 2025 11:13 am

Sources said Nehru Zoological Park authorities are trying to reach out to marine aquarium specialist firms from Singapore and Australia for investment to build a modern and immersive tunnel-like aquarium on the one-acre land parcel identified behind the existing aquarium.

Finally, Kolkata's Alipore Zoo to introduce cloakroom facility for visitors

June 07, 2025 2:39 pm

Established in 1876, Alipore Zoo holds the distinction of being India’s oldest zoological park and remains one of the most popular recreational destinations in Kolkata.

How this man became the first person to adopt an elephant at Pune zoo

May 11, 2025 1:19 pm

Prasad Suresh Joshi says he has built a small community of animal lovers who support his efforts and also adopt animals at the Pune zoo.

Zoo staff appeared at a window nearby, waving their phones with flashing lights and singing the “Happy Birthday" song

Walrus celebrates birthday with seafood cake, bubble tea; netizens get ‘FOMO’

April 26, 2025 10:09 am

The video, taken on March 24 at Dalian Sun Asia Ocean World, shows zookeepers going all out to celebrate the walrus’ eighth birthday, decorating the enclosure and getting a "fish" cake.

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Annual stocktake at London Zoo

January 07, 2022 3:16 pm

Take a look at images from ZSL London Zoo, in preparation for the Zoo's annual stocktake.

ZOO VIDEOS

Tourists enjoy traditional, ecological tastes in Japan

February 09, 2016 9:04 am

Kanagawa / Yokohama, Feb 09 (ANI): Several hot-spots are located in Japan that treat guests with their traditional way-of-life. Hakone-Yumoto is known for its hot spring water, bathing areas and accommodation. Ichinoyu, is one of the historical Ryokan, founded in 1630 as a pioneer in Hakone, and still attracts many travelers from all over Japan and the world. Located to the south of Tokyo, the Yokohama Zoological Gardens, "Zoorasia" is one of Japan's newest and largest zoo. This modern, animal-friendly zoo shows off its residents in spacious habitats that mimic their natural environments collectively, that is not usually seen in other zoos in Japan. Zoorasia also includes a research institution - Yokohama City Breeding Center, which was founded for the purpose of researching wildlife and contributing to the preservation of rare species. The Yokohama Zoological Gardens have been jointly working with the Republic of Indonesia and the Bali Barat National Park for raising "Bali Myna", an extremely rare bird endemic to Bali, Indonesia.