Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Henry Vilas Zoo citation upgraded to Official Warning

Henry Vilas Zoo has been cited with an Official Warning after a capybara died due to an injury at the AZA accredited zoo.

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Gladys Porter Zoo announces all their stingrays have died due to lack of oxygen

All of the stingrays at Gladys Porter Zoo have died due to lack of oxygen, the zoo announced today.

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6-year-old tiger dies at Point Defiance Zoo due to injuries sustained during a breeding attempt

A tiger at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is dead after sustaining injuries during a breeding introduction, the zoo announced.

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Six animals escape from four zoos in ten day period

Six animals escaped at four different zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in a ten day period.

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AZA Milwaukee County Zoo plans to send giraffe to New York roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park

The AZA Milwaukee County Zoo is making plans to send a giraffe named Desmond to the roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park

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AZA accredited zoo sends white rhino named Maoto to troubled roadside zoo for breeding

Capturing rhinos from the wild to be kept in captivity is also poaching, and breeding rhinos for captivity doesn't help preserve wild rhinos

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