A murder-for-hire plot and long-term abuse are in the rear view mirror for Pearl a recently rescued tiger who has gone from substandard housing at a now-closed Oklahoma “rescue” to life at the Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) headquartered in Keenesburg, Colorado, which is likely the world’s largest sanctuary for carnivores rescued from abuse, substandard housingContinue reading “Wild Animal Sanctuary to Feature Pearl and Other Rescue Tigers in Special Virtual Feed”
Category Archives: Zoos and Rescue Organizations
Birth of Snow Leopard Cub in English Sanctuary Puts Spotlight on Conservation, Breeding
He doesn’t even have a name yet, but a very young snow leopard has some weight on his shoulders as experts work to save the vulnerable species threatened in its Asian mountain habitat. So far known as “Little Cub,” the cub, described as “feisty” and “fearless” by the sanctuary staff was born September 15th atContinue reading “Birth of Snow Leopard Cub in English Sanctuary Puts Spotlight on Conservation, Breeding”
SARS-Covid 2 Among Topics as Wildlife Veterinarians Hold Conference
With the Covid related death of a snow leopard at the Great Plains Zoo as a grim reminder, wildlife veterinarians are having a virtual international conference at which Covid will be a major topic of discussion as the veterinarians work to assist zoo animals and wildlife in general. The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)Continue reading “SARS-Covid 2 Among Topics as Wildlife Veterinarians Hold Conference”
Wildlife Learning Center Continues Successful Private Tours
Private tours of the Wildlife Learning Center, a local zoo and rescue center, are continuing and are quite successful, according to co-founder David Riherd. General admission is also available, but hours are restricted, he said. “We started offering tours so people could be comfortable visiting us during the pandemic, and the tours have been aContinue reading “Wildlife Learning Center Continues Successful Private Tours”