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D.C. Zoo Opening Elephant Center After $56M Overhaul

A 1930s-era elephant house built with individual stalls that drew a rebuke in 2006 from an animal rights group has been transformed into a wide-open new elephant community center with a soft sand floor and wading pool at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

2013/03/21

Maryland Zoo Welcomes Baby Colobus Monkey

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore says it is welcoming a new black-and-white colobus monkey baby.

2013/03/21

Salisbury Zoo Director Leaving For New Orleans Job

The director of the Salisbury Zoo is leaving to become vice president and general curator of the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

2012/12/15

National Zoo Says Andean Bear Pregnant With Twins

The National Zoo in Washington says its 6-year-old Andean bear is pregnant with twins.

2012/12/10

New Lioness & Giraffe Debut At The Maryland Zoo

Christmas came early for the Maryland Zoo. Two young animals are now calling it home.

2012/12/04

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012

The Maryland Zoo is planning great events.

2012/11/03

Salisbury Zoo Hosts Annual Halloween Event

The Salisbury Zoo is holding its annual Halloween event.

2012/10/12

Zoo Panda Cub That Died Had Liver Abnormalities

Sadness at Washington’s National Zoo. The baby panda died Sunday.

2012/09/24

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Zoo Fights For License; Accused Of Taking Tourists Too Close To Tiger Cages

A zoo near Cumberland is fighting a 45-day suspension ordered by the U.S. Agriculture Department for repeated violations of the Animal Welfare Act from 2006 to 2010.

2012/09/19