Chinese zoo ‘tries to pass off DOG as a wolf’ after workers claim wild beast ‘died of old age’ 

Chinese zoo ‘tries to pass off DOG as a wolf’ after workers claim wild beast ‘died of old age’ Rottweiler is seen lying in ‘wolf’ enclosure at Xiangwushan Zoo in central China Zoo visitor Mr Xu posted the short video with the caption: ‘Woof! Are you a wolf?’ The video has reignited debate over the morality of … Read more

Carrie Symonds’s zoo charity calls in lawyers to probe finances, writes GUY ADAMS

When Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds decided it was time to administer a shot in the arm to their personal finances, they explored a couple of options. One, revealed by the Mail this week, was to create a new prime ministerial charity, which would help cover some costs that have left many modern occupants of … Read more

Matt Damon on a trip to Sydney’s Taronga Zoo with wife Luciana and their children 

Matt Damon has been in Australia since the start of the year, as he shoots his role in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder, currently being filmed in Sydney. While the Hollywood superstar, 50, and his family have based themselves in the seaside town of Byron Bay, NSW, on Friday they ventured to Sydney for a visit … Read more

COVID-19 US: Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive vaccine

Nine great apes at San Diego Zoo become first non-humans to receive COVID-19 vaccine after outbreak saw eight gorillas infected Four orangutans and five bonobos at the San Diego Zoo in California were given doses of an experimental coronavirus vaccine made for animals last month  The vaccines were handed out after eight gorillas at the … Read more

Universal Studios is ‘evaluating’ the future of ‘If I Ran the Zoo’ in wake of controversy 

Donald Trump Jr. and Senator Ted Cruz joined a swarm of critics on Tuesday night to denounce the decision to ‘cancel’ six popular children books from author Dr. Seuss. Trump Jr. slammed it as ‘craziness’ that Dr. Seuss Enterprises – the publisher of the bestselling children’s books – announced Tuesday that it is taking the … Read more

Australia Zoo releases never-before-seen footage of young Robert Irwin

As fans await the arrival of the newest Irwin, Australia’s favourite family has shared rare footage from 17-year-old Robert Irwin’s childhood. In a video uploaded to Australia Zoo’s YouTube channel, a young Robert guides his friend Riley around the famous animal sanctuary. The little larrikin is the spitting image of his late father Steve in the … Read more

Bears beg tourists for food at Thai zoo declared ‘hell on Earth for animals’

A notorious Thai zoo has sparked concern for the health of its animals after it reopened to visitors following the Covid lockdown. People found bears begging for food in tiny enclosures, emaciated tigers and cattle, crocodiles swimming in filthy water and orangutans desperately reaching out for food behind bars. A vet dispatched by the government … Read more

Carrie Symonds’ zoo charity Aspinall Foundation is probed by watchdog

1956 John Aspinall, who worked as a professional gambler, found inspiration in Nada the Lily by H. Rider Haggard – a book about an illegitimate Zulu prince who lived outside his tribe among wild animals. He decides to build a garden shed housing a Capuchin monkey, a 9-week-old tigress and two Himalayan bears – with seemingly … Read more

Bengal tiger that killed keeper at zoo when it escaped through hole in its enclosure captured alive

Bengal tiger that killed keeper at zoo on Borneo when it escaped through hole in its enclosure is captured alive after a day on the loose Two white Bengal tigers escaped from enclosure on Borneo island yesterday  One was captured alive earlier today and the other was shot dead on Saturday A 47-year-old male zookeeper … Read more

Robert and Terri Irwin invite struggling mother-of-two to Australia Zoo

Robert and Terri Irwin invite mother-of-two to Australia Zoo after she promised to take her children but was unable to due to financial difficulties By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:10 GMT, 5 February 2021 | Updated: 01:10 GMT, 5 February 2021 Robert and his mother Terri Irwin have surprised a mother-of-two by … Read more