The Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) has expressed its condolences on the passing of actress and animal advocate Betty White. ” WLC was extremely grateful to call Betty a friend.” Co-founders Paul Hahn and David Riherd and staff said in an email. “She enjoyed visiting almost as much as we loved having her. We work hardContinue reading “Wildlife Learning Center Mourns Passing of Friend and Animal Advocate Betty White”
Category Archives: Zoos and Rescue Organizations
Columbus Zoo Loses Key Accreditation, But Receives Nod From Another Accreditor
The Columbus Zoo, once home base for television wildlife expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna, has lost a key accreditation. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) stripped the zoo of its accreditation. The AZA acted because of reports of mishandled funds and other charges levelled against former officials including Hanna. In better news for the zoo,Continue reading “Columbus Zoo Loses Key Accreditation, But Receives Nod From Another Accreditor”
Tiger King “Joe Exotic” To Be Resentenced January 28
A federal judge will resentence “Joe Exotic” the “Tiger King” on January 28, following a successful appeal. Joe Exotic was sentenced to more than 20 years for assorted wildlife violations and other offenses. His sentence is expected to be lowered at resentencing. He has been held in federal medical prison facilities because he is sufferingContinue reading “Tiger King “Joe Exotic” To Be Resentenced January 28″
Colombian Vets Save Rare Albino Jaguarundi Kitten; Little Girl to Live in Animal Sanctuary
She is the first of her kind, and unlikely to survive in the wild. Rescuers have saved an albino Colombian jaguarundi kitten, treated her and placed her in a rescue sanctuary. The all white, pink- eyed kitten was found four hours from an urban area in the Corantioquia region. She is the first albino kittenContinue reading “Colombian Vets Save Rare Albino Jaguarundi Kitten; Little Girl to Live in Animal Sanctuary”
Rescued Cougar Kittens Doing Well At Orange County Zoo
The surviving pair of cougar kittens spotted under a bench in Thousand Oaks are doing very well, playing a lot and eating five times a day. according to news reports. The girls were found November 29 under a picnic bench in Thousand Oaks, but the mother of the two girls, and two that did notContinue reading “Rescued Cougar Kittens Doing Well At Orange County Zoo”
Orange County Zoo Caring for Orphaned Cougar Kittens; Plans to House Them in New Enclosure Under Construction
The two surviving cougar kittens found under a picnic bench near a Thousand Oaks office building remain under the care of veterinarians at the Orange County Zoo and will probably remain there in a new enclosure that is nearing completion, according to news reports, The two female kittens were half of a litter of fourContinue reading “Orange County Zoo Caring for Orphaned Cougar Kittens; Plans to House Them in New Enclosure Under Construction”
Biologists Rescue Mountain Lion Kittens After Mother Vanishes
The up and down saga of local mountain lions continues as four kittens were found under a picnic table in Thousand Oaks. Two of the four female kittens, died and the others are under veterinary care while authorities try to find them a home. The story highlights cooperation between the public and local wildlife agenciesContinue reading “Biologists Rescue Mountain Lion Kittens After Mother Vanishes”
Wild Animal Sanctuary Live Event a “Huge Success; Rescuers “Extremely Busy” With Relief Efforts As Year Ends
The November 4th live event featuring some of the 141 animals so far rescued from “The Tiger King” was a rousing success , Wild Animal Sanctuary Executive Director Pat Craig told Wild Life News and Information in an email. “The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s Live Fundraising Event was a giant success, as it not only raisedContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary Live Event a “Huge Success; Rescuers “Extremely Busy” With Relief Efforts As Year Ends”
US Wildlife Officials Continue Protection for Critically Endangered Red Wolves; Will Maintain Aggressive Recovery Programs
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to reduce the protected habitat of the North Carolina red wolf, possibly as few as 14 individuals. and it will continue to assist captive breeding and efforts to curtail incursions by coyotes moving into the area, according to news reports. The decision also brings attention toContinue reading “US Wildlife Officials Continue Protection for Critically Endangered Red Wolves; Will Maintain Aggressive Recovery Programs”
Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141
“This will be the event of the year for animal welfare. Thousands of supporters and people will be joining from all over the world to help end the Captive Wildlife Crisis and support the animals” Derek McCormick, Marketing Manager (TWAS) McCormick was speaking in advance of November 4th’s video event in which Pearl the Tiger andContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary Continues to Rescue “Joe Exotic” Animals; Count Reaches 141″