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GRAND COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A 77-year-old man visiting Arches National Park died after falling on a hike Tuesday, May 6.
A Tik Tok of polar bear Laerke caused some concerns, but zoo staff said she is a “special needs” bear who often displays that ...
Wildlife experts are responding to concerns about one of their polar bear’s health and treatment after a recent video gained ...
“Guests have come and seen this behavior and are not really sure how to interpret it,” said Malia Somerville, the General Curator at the Point Defiance Zoo. In a TikTok video of their ...
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium says its meerkat mob is growing. Moms Keeya and Naledi each gave birth to four healthy kits. Keeya’s kits were born in mid-March, and the zoo says they are ...
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s polar bear Laerke went viral over the weekend when a video of her behavior caused concern for some commenters. Zoo staff told The News Tribune on Tuesday that the ...
Zoo staff say that polar bear Laerke’s seemingly strange behavior is the result of her unique upbringing around humans and special needs. Katie G. Cotterill/Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Point ...
Eight baby meerkats, born this spring to mothers Keeya and Naledi, are the newest additions at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma. The four oldest kits are now exploring their African savannah ...