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Saint Louis Zoo reopens after storms left behind damage

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - After closing for a couple of days following Friday’s storms, the Saint Louis Zoo reopened on Monday. The majority of the zoo’s attractions reopened on Monday, but some places were still restricted. The goal is to have it …

Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest residents welcome even more new kids

Ellen Trout Zoo’s new white rhino makes debut

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Ellen Trout Zoo has a new southern white rhino. Chitabe was transferred from the Lion Country Safari in Florida. The 13-year-old rhino weighs 5,000 pounds and stands over 6 feet. He made his debut over the weekend after over a …

Brew at the Zoo returns with unlimited craft beer tasting this Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Zoo's largest fundraiser, Brew at the Zoo, is set to return this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 and 25, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Presented by M&T Bank, the event is Baltimore's biggest craft beer festival, …

Reid Park Zoo shifts to summer hours; early visits beat the heat

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Reid Park Zoo is set to change its operating hours starting June 1. The zoo will welcome visitors from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reid Park officials encourage early visits to catch the animals at their most active and avoid the day's peak …

After litter of Asiatic lion cubs, Delhi zoo welcomes another birth — hippopotamus calf

For the first time in two years, a female hippopotamus calf was born at the National Zoological Park, also known as Delhi Zoo, on Monday.The calf was born to a nine-year-old female hippopotamus after a gestation period of approximately nine months and five …

Oregon Zoo Releases Northwestern Pond Turtles

It was a shell-ebration last week for 19 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo. In addition to partners from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, zoo staff members were joined by the Klickitat …

OKC Zoo Lion Cubs Celebrating First Birthday

Tuesday, May 20, the Oklahoma City Zoo is celebrating a special day for five little African lion cubs: Hugo, Henri, Lou, Pascal, and Herman. They're celebrating their first birthday at OKC Zoo and guests will have unique opportunities thanks to the …

Summer care: Chennai’s Vandalur zoo steps up species-specific feeding

Salisbury Zoo Welcomes Two Chinchillas as Wildlife Ambassadors

SALISBURY, MD - The Salisbury Zoo has two new wildlife ambassadors. Zoo officials have welcomed two chinchilla brothers, Phineas and Ferb. They say the two siblings will be apart of education programs to teach visitors about animal adaptations, habitats, …

Jacksonville zoo gets new name and logo

The rebranding comes after more than 20 years under the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens title. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville's zoo is getting a new name to highlight its equal dedication to its plant and animal populations. Officials unveiled Monday a …

Cohanzick Zoo’s 2025 summer camp opens registration for children

The Cohanzick Zoo is taking registrations for its annual Zoo Camp this summer. The camp, which runs from July 7 to Aug. 1, offers a unique opportunity for children to explore the world of animals through hands-on activities, games, and crafts. Each week of …

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Visit the Louisville Zoo

What do a baby Gorilla, a baby Giraffe, and a baby Tiger all have in common? You can visit them now at the Louisville Zoo! OK, honestly, there is never a BAD time to visit the Louisville Zoo, but right now has to be the best because there are three bundles …

Hattiesburg Zoo Animal Ambassador: African spotted genet

The high humidity will prevent us from cooling down much tonight. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s. Tuesday will be another hot and humid day with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. A cold front may help drop the humidity by the end of Wednesday and …

Tucker the hippo turns 22 at Cincinnati Zoo 

Oregon Zoo, Partners Release Endangered Turtles In Columbia River Gorge

PORTLAND, Ore. – Nineteen endangered northwestern pond turtles raised at the Oregon Zoo were released into the wild last week as part of an ongoing conservation effort to restore the species in the Columbia River Gorge. The turtles, reared in a controlled …

Zoo Atlanta honors All-Stars with limited-edition collectible cards

ATLANTA — Get ready to roar. Hondo the African Lion will be the featured All-Star in the first set of collectible cards offered by Zoo Atlanta. It’s part of the zoo’s All-Star team-up with the Atlanta Braves. Hondo’s card will be available at Zoo Atlanta …

Giraffe transfer at Natural Bridge Zoo underway as legal saga continues to unfold

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police, veterinarians, giraffe transporters and officials with the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit are at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Rockbridge County, starting the process to move three female giraffes …

Genetic test to reveal whether Brazil's bird flu case is linked to zoo deaths

MONTENEGRO, Brazil (Reuters) -Brazilian authorities hope to determine by Tuesday whether a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza among wild birds in a zoo in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is connected with the country's …

Alona Lebedieva: Europe Needs Resolve, Not the Illusion of Unity

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Brussels, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola delivered a key speech at the “Europe at the Crossroads” forum, calling for a “reset of Europe as a global power.” Metsola …

'Khayyami Legacy' Forthcoming Soon: Book 12 of His Series Includes His Collected Works Culminating in His Autobiography

The last of the 12-Book Khayyam series includes all his works, gists of the series' findings, and forewords by Winston E. Langley and Jafar Aghayani Chavoshi. GREATER BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OKCIR'S …

2 Homes on .70± Acre N. King St. Double Lot in Downtown Leesburg, VA set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg

3BR/1BA Home & 3BR/2BA Home on .7± Acre N. King St. Double Lot in Historic Downtown Leesburg, VA selling to the highest bidder announces Nicholls Auction Mktg. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

FEDCON Releases Analysis to Demystify New GSA Guidelines for Public Understanding

FEDCON has released an objective breakdown of the new GSA Guidelines to assist prospective and existing federal contractors. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The online resource FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) …

Rick Shaw, Founder, Awareity, Talks About A Solution For Tragic, Seemingly-Unending, School Shootings, "THIS MUST STOP"

Awareity’s solution, successful in OK, NE, TX, AZ, CT and others, equips communities to use almost always available “Pre-Incident Indicators” and Resources. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About Awareity We …

Recovery Force Health and Lovell Announce Partnership to Increase Access to HeelP.O.D. Device for VA and DoD

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell® Government Services and Recovery Force Health, a provider of data-driven med-tech devices and healthcare solutions that revolutionize the process of early mobilization, blood clot ( …

SideBar on the Legal Talk Network Welcomes Erica Pinheiro of Al Otro Lado

Destigmatizing deportation and creating spaces where deportees, returnees, and families can share their stories and transform their shame into empowerment. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar podcast on …

Prince George’s Student Appointed to U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 2029

After receiving a letter from President Obama at age 9, Torene Butterfield earns her appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, fulfilling a lifelong dream. LANHAM, MD, MD, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prince George’s County …

SAF Lawsuit Challenges Under 21 Handgun Ban in Connecticut

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a lawsuit (No. 3:25-cv-250) in federal court challenging Connecticut’s ban on adults under the age of 21 from …

Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra to Speak Before Hundreds of Latino Physicians, Other Professionals at NHMA Conference

The Nation’s Largest Medical Association Serving Latinos Meets at a Time of Proposed Medicaid Cuts and Attacks on Medical Expertise and Immigrant Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Health and …

Justice Department Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient of federal funds that knowingly …

DVS: Governor Hochul Delivered Historic Wins in the 2025-26 State Budget for New York’s Veterans & Military Families

State Budget Expands Support for Gold Star Families, Enhances Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and Increases Assistance for Military Families ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Department of …

Leading Special Education Advocate Calls on Lawmakers to Reject Cuts That Hurt Disabled Students and Families

The "Big Beautiful Bill" cuts Medicaid and special education services, putting millions of disabled students at risk. Families are sounding the alarm. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the U.S. House …

Allocore Releases Report on Federal Lending Modernization Following Expert Roundtable

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore, a leading provider of technology solutions for government loans, grants, and fraud prevention, has released a new report, “Unlocking the Future of Federal Lending,” …

Salesman Who Defrauded Women and Older Adults Denied Bankruptcy Discharge

The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment denying a bankruptcy discharge to a door-to-door salesman who concealed his business interests and lied in his bankruptcy case to evade his creditors, including women and older adults whom he …

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Children and Youth Program Pre-Application Information Session

OVW conducted a pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Prevent and Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Sex Trafficking Against Children and Youth Program. During the presentation, OVW …

Man Charged in Connection with Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loan Applications Totaling More than $3.39M

A Georgia man was arrested today in connection with his role in 15 fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, …

Jefferson Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Two Victims in Texas

A federal jury in the Eastern District of Texas convicted Corey Lamar Johnson, 42, of Jefferson, Texas, today on two counts of sex trafficking and related charges for his conduct in trafficking multiple young women in several states, compelling the victims …

Washington State Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Dominique Terrel Gonzales, 35, was sentenced today to 11 years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of sex trafficking a minor. Gonzales has been in federal custody since his arrest for illegal firearms …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel To Washington D.C.

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI  JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., has been invited by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal to …