4. April 20212. April 2021

Covid: Hampshire’s Marwell Zoo prepares its animals for reopening

Published on bbc.com the 23.03.2021. | By: Ben Moore & Marcus Gaines

Several zoos, including the Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, will soon reopen their doors for the public – this report offers nice insights into the work that needs to be carried out in preparation for it.

» to the full report

3. April 20211. April 2021

history, media-echo

Top country music artists hold virtual concert to support zoos, aquariums

Published on newschannel9.com the 19.03.2021. | By: Thom Benson

Some of country music’s biggest stars have come together under the slogan “All Together for Animals” and will be holding a benefit concert for zoos and aquariums.

» to the full article

1. April 202131. March 2021

history, media-echo

Berlin: Zoo looses millions throughout lockdown – 12 employees dismissed

Published on bz-berlin.de the 12.03.2021. | By: Katja Colmenares

The loss of millions of euros due to lockdown has already had its first personnel consequences, although the zoo is of course trying to curb the social impact as much as possible.

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28. March 202128. March 2021

anti-zoo-initiatives, history, media-echo

Berlin’s Tax Office Withdraws Change.org’s Non-Profit Status

Published on zeit.de the 18.03.2021.

A platform on which you could find a lot of disinformation about zoos and aquariums has lost its non-profit status: change.org – good news.

» to the full article

25. March 202124. March 2021

history, media-echo

Loro Parque: Historic One Year Shutdown

Published on Loro Parque’s YouTube channel the 15.03.2021.

How are the employees of Loro Parque in Tenerife in times of shutdown? They as well as the president and founder provide emotional insights.

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23. March 2021

history, media-echo

DTG: Keep zoos open (over Easter)!

Published on the Facebook page of the Deutsche Tierpark Gesellschaft the 22.03.2021.

There are many and strong reasons to keep zoos open over Easter and beyond, and the German Zoo Society (Deutsche Tierpark-Gesellschaft) lists them in this press release.

» to the full press release

22. March 202121. March 2021

history, media-echo

Why the Florida Aquarium is taking a wellness day Thursday

Published on tampabay.com the 11.03.2021. | By: Roger Germann

The President and CEO of the Florida Aquarium explains why the aquarium has earned this day off. He also looks back on these past months.

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21. March 202124. March 2021

animal welfare, history, media-echo, research

Loro Parque: Orca Skyla’s sudden death

Exclusively for zoos.media – 17.03.2021. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

This news has shocked many: the orca Skyla suddenly and unexpectedly died in Loro Parque, Tenerife. This article explains the background.

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21. March 202120. March 2021

history, media-echo

Vienna Zoo hit hard by Covid-19 crisis

Published on the YouTube channel of Schönbrunn Zoo the 11.03.2021.

In the video, zoo director Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck talks about how the lockdown has affected the oldest zoo in the world, Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna.

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19. March 202118. March 2021

animal welfare, education, history, media-echo

Interview with Vicki Putman-Weber

Published on wezooit.eu the 04.03.2021.

In the interview, experienced orca trainer Vicki Putman-Weber offers insights into her work with the orcas and the future of her profession.

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