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Nashville Zoo celebrated a conservation milestone this spring with the birth of Azi, the 50th clouded leopard born at the facility since 1991. The zoo's three decades of dedication to this vulnerable species shows how zoos serve as vital safety nets for wildlife.
Over 376,000 people have signed a petition to stop a massive data center from being built next to the Nashville Zoo, where it could harm 3,000 animals and strain the local power grid. Country star Brad Paisley is lending his voice to protect one of the world's top zoos.
The Nashville Zoo just welcomed its 50th clouded leopard cub in 35 years, a major milestone for saving one of the world's rarest cats. With only 10,000 of these elusive leopards left in the wild, this tiny cub represents hope for an entire species.
Over 180,000 people are backing Nashville Zoo's push to stop a noisy data center from disrupting endangered clouded leopards trying to breed. The community rallied when they learned the facility could threaten conservation efforts for these vulnerable cats.
Behind every adorable zoo baby is a carefully orchestrated conservation effort that's helping save species from extinction. The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed Amur tiger triplets, cheetah quintuplets, and the first-ever African painted dog pups through a nationwide breeding program designed to protect endangered animals.
Two major zoos just completed a groundbreaking gorilla exchange that's capturing hearts nationwide. The Pittsburgh Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo swapped gorillas to help both animals thrive in new environments.
Three volunteer opportunities are calling Nashville residents this April to clean up storm debris, celebrate spring at gardens, and welcome Japanese culture downtown. Each event offers different ways to give back to the community this season.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
A Leeds zoo just earned the country's highest honor for breeding one of the world's rarest birds. Lotherton Hall's Wildlife World is now officially ranked among Britain's best zoos.
A baby aardvark named Womble is thriving at Chester Zoo with round-the-clock care from dedicated keepers. It's only the second aardvark born at the zoo in 94 years, bringing hope for this rare species. #
A critically endangered Bactrian camel calf named after a pioneering woman scientist brings new hope to conservation efforts at Whipsnade Zoo. The birth arrives just as the historic zoo celebrates two centuries of protecting wildlife.
Nashville SC became the first MLS team to win at Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca, defeating seven-time champion Club America 1-0. The underdog victory sends Nashville to the Champions Cup semifinals for the first time in franchise history.
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An anonymous donor just gave London Zoo £20 million to build a first-of-its-kind wildlife health center where visitors can watch veterinarians care for animals. It's the largest donation in the zoo's 200-year history.
A new interactive sculpture exhibit at Seneca Park Zoo celebrates 12 species that zoos helped rescue from the brink of extinction. Visitors can climb on and touch life-size sculptures designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists.
A mystery donor just gave London Zoo $25 million to build a groundbreaking wildlife hospital where visitors can watch vets care for everything from penguins to gorillas. Opening on the zoo's 200th anniversary, it's the first facility in the UK to let the public see live veterinary procedures on wild animals.
A 308-pound Asian elephant calf took her first wobbly steps at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo early Monday morning, marking the zoo's first elephant birth since 2000. With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, every new arrival brings fresh hope for this endangered species.
A baby monkey rejected by his first-time mother is thriving at Guadalajara Zoo thanks to round-the-clock care and a stuffed dog that serves as his surrogate mom. Six-week-old Yuji has become Mexico's latest internet sensation, joining a global wave of beloved hand-raised zoo babies.
A Bloomington zoo is turning conservation education into a family adventure with free scavenger hunts, chalk art, and keeper talks. The May 16 event helps visitors discover how their local zoo protects vulnerable wildlife.
Kids too sick to visit zoos can now watch live animals from their hospital beds thanks to the San Diego Zoo's free 24/7 streaming channel. What started at one local hospital has grown to reach 400 facilities across 48 states and 12 countries.
Fifty-four years ago, two giant pandas touched down in Washington DC as a gift from China, becoming the first of their species ever displayed in an American zoo. Their arrival sparked decades of conservation breakthroughs and continues to delight millions of visitors today.
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