23. March 2021

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.

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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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20. March 202120. March 2021

animal welfare, media-echo

Vet worried about what will come after lockdown

Published on butenunbinnen.de the 06.03.2021. | By: Kirsten Rademacher

The pet hype caused by lockdown has taken on large dimensions: a great number of people bought animals. How positive is this? Dr. Alexandra Dörnath offers her assessment.

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[available until the 6th March 2022]

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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18. March 202116. March 2021

conservation, media-echo

Little Blue Lizard: Zoo Wants to Save Turquoise Dwarf Gecko

Published on rtl.de the 03.03.2021.

The Thuringian Zoopark Erfurt wants to save the turquoise dwarf gecko from extinction – the article takes a closer look at this project.

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17. March 202116. March 2021

history, media-echo

London Zoo warns it ‘desperately’ needs more cash as Government’s £100million fund is ‘impossible’ to access

Published on standard.co.uk the 11.03.2021.

London Zoo is short of money because the government’s £100 million fund is “impossible” to access. Therefore, it is in urgent need of financial support.

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16. March 202116. March 2021

history, media-echo

Forced shutdown due to Covid-19 ended: This is how Cologne Zoo’s reopening went

Published on ksta.de the 12.03.2021. | By: Anna Westkämper

The visitors delighted, the zoo director relieved – the reopening of Cologne Zoo went well. The article offers further insights into the happy event.

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15. March 202111. March 2021

conservation, media-echo

Loro Parque Fundación Introduces More Lear’s Macaws Into Their Natural Habitat in Brazil

Published on einnews.com the 05.03.2021.

Thanks to the Loro Parque Foundation, more Lear’s macaws were released into their natural habitat in Brazil – yet another success for conservation.

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