Acting on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has ordered comprehensive measures to protect animals and birds from extreme heat in zoos and wildlife parks across the province. The chief minister directed the Wildlife and Parks Department to ensure uninterrupted availability of drinking water and cooling arrangements for animals. […]
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Giant pandas to return to China after two decades at Memphis Zoo
A pair of giant pandas will return to China after two decades at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis, the U.S. state of Tennessee, as the zoo’s current giant panda loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens is coming to an end. Giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le will “make the journey back […]
Gaza animals find new home following deaths at zoo
Five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves and a hyena departed Gaza for Jordan on Sunday, after being rescued from a Gaza zoo where many animals died of starvation and lack of care. The animal welfare group Four Paws international carried out the relocation, which also included dogs, cats, foxes, porcupines and […]
Top 5 zoos in the world
Wellington Zoo, New Zealand Not only is this New Zealand’s largest zoo, it is also the oldest. Over 500 animals with the inclusion of several endangered species, this zoo’s premises covers about 35-acres. The zoo focuses on sustainable methods of nourishing all of its animals and provides visitors with one-to-one encounters with most of them. […]