27. August 202126. August 2021

Poema del Mar Exceeds WAZA Expectations

Published on canaryo.net the 16.08.2021. | By: Joana Zarth

Martín Zordan, CEO of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), visited the zoo association’s new member, the large aquarium Poema del Mar in Gran Canaria, and it exceeded his expectations.

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26. August 202129. September 2021

history, media-echo

Japan’s zoos are using Amazon wish lists

Published on sumikai.com the 12.07.2021.

In Japan, too, the political decisions made due to the Covid-19 pandemic have had a huge impact on zoo funds. They are now using Amazon wish lists to collect donations.

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23. August 202124. August 2021

animal welfare, history, media-echo

Loro Parque: Animated Film about Morgan’s Story

Exclusively for zoos.media – 15.08.2021. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

“Morgan, the brave orca” is the name of an animated short film about the orca Morgan, who was given a new family and therefore a second chance at life by Loro Parque.

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21. August 202120. August 2021

anti-zoo-initiatives, history, media-echo

How Blind Hatred for Zoos & Aquariums Led to the Death of Two Orca Calves

Published on medium.com the 09.08.2021. | Por: Isaac Wadd

The article analyses how activists’ blind hatred for zoos & aquariums, who pretend to be whale rescuers, is counterproductive to this task.

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19. August 202118. August 2021

history, media-echo

Oceanogràfic València: Birth in the shark tunnel

Published on the Facebook page of the Oceanogràfic de València the 07.08.2021.

The shark tunnel is one of the biggest attractions in the Oceanogràfic València. Recently, one of the sharks had offspring, and the video shows what happens when this occurs.

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16. August 202116. August 2021

history, media-echo

Typically Vienna: A tour around the House of the Sea!

Published on the Facebook page of the House of the Sea the 07.08.2021.

What has changed lately in the House of the Sea? A lot! You can see all the changes in this tour of the famous former flak tower in Vienna’s 6th district.

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14. August 202113. August 2021

history, media-echo, research

Nuremberg Zoo: 50 years of research in the dolphinarium

Published on meeresakrobaten.de the 04.08.2021. | By: Susanne Gugeler

Nuremberg Zoo places great value on research – also and especially in relation to dolphins. Together with Yaqu Pacha, the zoo has committed to their preservation.

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8. August 2021

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, conservation, history, media-echo

Baby orca Toa died in activists’ care

Exklusively for zoos.media – 8th of August in 2021. Autor: Philipp J. Kroiss

After Bob, the next baby orca called Toa, died in the care of anti-zoo activists – this article discusses the outcomes and mistakes of the project as well as strategies to do better in the future.

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7. August 20215. August 2021

history, media-echo

Prince Albert II of Monaco has a new title

Published on indystar.com the 27.07.2021. | By: Sarah Bowman

The Monegasque Prince is Indianapolis Zoo‘s new wildlife ambassador after receiving the Jane Alexander Global Wildlife Ambassador Award.

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4. August 202130. July 2021

history, media-echo

Leipzig Zoo: Zebra baby named after deceased keeper

Published on bild.de the 22.07.2021.

The well-known and beloved zookeeper Petra Friedrich suddenly passed away. The newly born zebra foal at Leipzig Zoo has been named Petra in her honour.

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