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Zoo Animals Safe Behind Glass Eying The Kids

J. Patrick — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:01:33 +0000

[onescreen item="4991336"] Did you ever wonder about what the animals in a zoo are thinking? With a child or person just inches away, protected only by glass of a cage of some sort. Want some perspective? Watch this. Here is a great video of how much protection those glass partitions provide. Were you aware that [...]

Zookeeper Saves Monkey's Life by Licking Its Butt

George McIntyre — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:19:39 +0000

We know, you go above and beyond for your job. You work overtime without getting paid, you do all the crap your coworkers don’t want to. Blah, blah, blah. A zookeeper in China has got you licked. Seriously. Gawker reports that someone carelessly tossed a peanut into a young monkey’s enclosure at the Wuhan Zoo [...]

Zoo Lion Wants To Eat Baby Through Glass [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:43:43 +0000

This is a very cute video in a creepy sort of way. It's amazing how Jack the baby has no idea that danger lurks just beyond the glass.
This happened at the Oregon Zoo. It's a good thing there's protective glass.

The video tells the whole story.

Enjoy The Zoo With The Family This Summer

J. Patrick — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:49:52 +0000

Here’s a perfect idea for a short family trip this summer – take them to the zoo! Did you know there is a fantastic zoo as close as Lansing? In just a short 40 minutes jaunt, you can share the wonders of animals and nature with the kids at the Potter Park Zoo. The zoo [...]

Fun At The Zoo… I'm Not Lion!

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:46:53 +0000

This Labor Day was a bit on the chilly side, but it was perfect for a visit to Potter Park Zoo in Lansing.

After riding camels and petting goats, we found ourselves in the presence of the king of beasts. Not only did this huge Lion catch my eye, but I caught his as well.

Dangerous Cobra Gets Loose at New York's Bronx Zoo, Is Still Missing

J. Patrick — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:43:32 +0000

A highly poisonous Egyptian cobra got loose this weekend at New York’s Bronx Zoo, sending guests, zoo neighbors and zookeepers alike into a nervous tizzy. The 20 inch-long snake forced the zoo to shut down and stay closed through Sunday. Zoo officials released a statement, saying, “Based on our knowledge of the natural history and [...]

Betty White Meets Koko [Slideshow]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:31:30 +0000

A slideshow of “renowned actress and animal rights advocate” Betty White sharing a few “tender moments” with world-famous signing gorilla Koko. Koko can speak through the use of American Sign Language.