ABC News14d
Chilean flamingo and harbor seal dead from bird flu at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
The McCormick Bird House would be closed "until further notice," the zoo said. Two animal deaths at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago have been traced to an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu ...
Palo Alto Weekly15d
Junior Museum and Zoo removes birds from view amid avian flu outbreak
Rey Martinez Han feeds a flamingo at the Junior Museum and Zoo in Palo Alto on Oct. 28, 2021. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Concerned about a bird flu outbreak, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has ...
Capital Public Radio16d
Sacramento Zoo’s move to Elk Grove reaches first financial goal
The Sacramento Zoo made progress last week and is on track to move to Elk Grove from Land Park with the announcement that the Sacramento Zoological Society reached its $17.5 million fundraising ...
kcra.com18d
Proposed name for new Elk Grove zoo spurs debate
SACRAMENTO ZOO TO ELK GROVE TOOK ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARD BECOMING REALITY. AND IT ALSO REVEALED A POTENTIAL NEW NAME THAT IS ALREADY FACING SOME PUSHBACK. KCRA 3’S MIKE TESELLE IS LIVE ...
The Business Journals19d
Elk Grove touts progress on zoo project, but pushes off decision on name
After a discussion on whether the 60-acre zoo's name should start with "Elk Grove" or "Greater Sacramento" and include the other geographic identifier at the end, the Elk Grove City Council ...
CBS News19d
Bird flu detected in Yolo County backyard flock as public risk remains low, officials say
YOLO COUNTY – Yolo County officials announced Thursday that bird flu was detected in a backyard poultry flock, making it the first detection of bird flu in poultry in the county. Health ...
KXTV20d
Sacramento Zoo's move to Elk Grove reaches major milestone amid name debate
ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Sacramento Zoo's relocation to Elk Grove took a significant step forward this week, as the Sacramento Zoological Society announced it reached a crucial $17.5 million ...
The Washington Post21d
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious virus has been found at the facility in its 30-year history.
Reuters21d
Elephants cannot sue to get out of the zoo, Colorado's top court rules
Court says elephants not human, cannot seek freedom Animal rights group says decision perpetuates an injustice Zoo called lawsuit frivolous, cites earlier rulings Jan 22 (Reuters) - Five elderly ...
USA Today21d
Giant pandas to debut at National Zoo in Washington: Here's how to plan your visit
After more than a year without their popular giant pandas, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is set to debut its two latest black-and-white bears to the enamored masses on Friday. Panda fans will be ...
WAVY-TV22d
Two cranes at Metro Richmond Zoo die due to bird flu
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two cranes cared for by the Metro Richmond Zoo are dead after they became sick with bird flu. Bird flu, otherwise known as avian influenza, is a disease that ...