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Vancouver Aquarium Unveils New Exhibit Highlighting Miracles in Conservation

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Aquarium is excited to announce a new exhibit, Wildlife Rescue: Miracles in Conservation, opening on Saturday, May 14 and running until September 25.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ - The Vancouver Aquarium is excited to announce a new exhibit, Wildlife Rescue: Miracles in Conservation, opening on Saturday, May 14 and running until September 25.
  • This exhibit features conservation success stories happening around the world and allows guests to have interactive experiences profiling 12 endangered species.
  • "This exhibit profiles how species are being rescued, so we are delighted to welcome guests to experience Wildlife Rescue: Miracles in Conservation first hand," said Vancouver Aquarium Executive Director Clint Wright.
  • We invite everyone to begin their journey as a wildlife rescuer," said Vancouver Aquarium Animal Care Director Mackenzie Neale.

Busch Gardens Honors Military Appreciation Month with Free Park Admission to Active-Duty U.S. Military, Veterans and Their Families Through Annual Waves of Honor Program

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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The offers are part of Busch Gardens' long-standing Waves of Honor program that salutes active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.

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  • The offers are part of Busch Gardens' long-standing Waves of Honor program that salutes active-duty military members, veterans, and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
  • More than 10 million guests active-duty military members, veterans, and their families have enjoyed free admission to the company's parks.
  • Whether it's educational animal experiences or thrilling attractions, Busch Gardens invites military families for a day of family fun on us.
  • "Extending free park admission to military service members, veterans and their families through our Waves of Honor program is a small token of our appreciation for our military members' continued bravery, service and sacrifice.

MINNESOTA ZOO ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PROJECT, THE TREETOP TRAIL

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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APPLE VALLEY, Minn., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Zoo is beginning construction of the Treetop Trail, an inspired repurposing of the Zoo's original monorail track. The Treetop Trail will be a welcoming and accessible nature journey for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

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  • APPLE VALLEY, Minn., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Zoo is beginning construction of the Treetop Trail, an inspired repurposing of the Zoo's original monorail track.
  • The Treetop Trail will provide new perspectives and access to hundreds of acres of pristine hardwood forest, wetlands, Minnesota wildlife, and, of course, the Zoo's beloved animals.
  • "Nature heals, restores, and inspires us," says Minnesota Zoo Director and Minnesota Zoo Foundation President John Frawley.
  • To learn more about the Minnesota Zoo's Treetop Trail, follow its progress, and contribute to the project, please visit mnzoo.org/treetoptrail .

For the First Time, Rough Cactus Coral Cared for by SeaWorld at the Florida Coral Rescue Center (FCRC) Funded by Disney Conservation Fund and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Produce Hundreds of Offspring Signaling a Hopeful Future for this Threa

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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It is now also the proud home to hundreds of new rough cactus coral offspring.

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  • It is now also the proud home to hundreds of new rough cactus coral offspring.
  • These corals are expected to be part of a large-scale breeding (propagation) effort and produce offspring that will be used to restore Florida's Coral Reef.
  • FCRC's work with Florida corals is permitted by the State of Florida and is crucial to the SCTLD response plan.
  • Rough cactus corals are brooders, which means the embryos fertilize within the coral colony and are released as swimming larvae.

Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub Spotted by Hikers in San Mateo Rescued After Five Day Search

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Already named 'Rose' by her Oakland Zoo care givers, the four- to five-month-old female cub was found in the nick of time based on her critical medical condition upon arrival at the Zoo's veterinary hospital around 3PM on Sunday, according to Oakland Zoo veterinarians. Extremely emaciated, Rose weighs only 8.8 pounds, and at her estimated age, a healthy female mountain lion should weigh around 30 pounds.

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  • Extremely emaciated, Rose weighs only 8.8 pounds, and at her estimated age, a healthy female mountain lion should weigh around 30 pounds.
  • "We appreciate the hiker and the team at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District who alerted us to the mountain lion cub and its condition.
  • The Santa Cruz Mountains provide good habitat for mountain lions, but it's rare to see a mountain lion because they're elusive creatures.
  • This is the eighteenth orphaned mountain lion cub Oakland Zoo has received and rehabilitated from the CDFW since 2017.

Moby & Ricky Gervais Slam Elephant Confinement

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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The #1 worst zoo of 2021 is Edmonton Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which has held female Asian elephant Lucy in solitary confinement for the past 15 years.

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  • The #1 worst zoo of 2021 is Edmonton Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which has held female Asian elephant Lucy in solitary confinement for the past 15 years.
  • Ricky Gervais and Moby are calling for the elephants to be released to accredited sanctuaries.
  • The list of 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants is a shocking alarm call exposing how elephants are suffering and dying.
  • Ricky Gervais, world-renowned animal advocate and celebrity comedian urged, Elephants are sensitive, emotional, and highly intelligent beings seeing them suffer mentally and physically behind bars is heartbreaking.

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is Back in Action

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom is back in action, producing a new television series to showcase conservation success stories and to inspire the next generation of conservationists.

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  • Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom is back in action, producing a new television series to showcase conservation success stories and to inspire the next generation of conservationists.
  • The new series, Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, will premiere in January 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the original Wild Kingdom show.
  • Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom has a long legacy of educating people about animals, habitats and conservation, Gros said.
  • For additional information about Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, including the shows filming schedule and adventures, visit www.wildkingdom.com or follow us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/wildkingdomtv ).

AZA Expands Sexual Harassment Protection in Major Appellate Win against City of Houston

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in reversing a hostile work environment summary judgment order in a Houston firefighter's case, set two new precedents in hostile work environment cases.

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  • In Melinda Abbt v. City of Houston, the panel found the firefighter did not need to experience harassment in real time for it to be actionable.
  • According to the ruling, the victim still has a claim if she finds out later about what happened behind her back.
  • In this case, a fellow firefighter and a supervisor obtained an intimate video that Houston firefighter Melinda Abbt made for her husband.
  • The court noted the City of Houston conceded at oral argument that Abbt's work environment was subjectively hostile.

SHELL-o There! Oakland Zoo Welcomes New Tortoises Rescued from the Illegal Pet Trade

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Last Friday, Oakland Zoo welcomed two teenage male Aldabra tortoises needing medical care and a forever home.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Last Friday, Oakland Zoo welcomed two teenage male Aldabra tortoises needing medical care and a forever home.
  • "We take a lot of pride in giving rescues a home here at Oakland Zoo.
  • Oakland Zoo is no stranger to taking in rescues from the illegal wildlife trade.
  • Before accepting these two new Aldabra tortoises, Oakland Zoo has been home to six Aldabra tortoises, bringing the total number to eight.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay® and Wilderness Foundation Africa Form Conservation Partnership in Conjunction with the Most Anticipated Coaster of the Year, Iron Gwazi

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa today announced a conservation partnership with Wilderness Foundation Africa in conjunction with African-themed Iron Gwazi, the most anticipated coaster of the year set to open to the public next week.  The partnership will help raise awareness of the need to protect animals and their habitats across Africa and a portion of the proceeds from Iron Gwazi merchandise will be donated to WFA to support their important conservation, education and research efforts. WFA leaders will be on hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony in Tampa.  Educational programming for park guests about the organization, and how guests can help support them, will be featured at the ride.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Busch Gardens Tampa today announced a conservation partnership with Wilderness Foundation Africa in conjunction with African-themed Iron Gwazi, the most anticipated coaster of the year set to open to the public next week.
  • Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is open now to Pass Members and will open to the general public on March 11.
  • The most anticipated roller coaster of 2022 according to USA Today, Iron Gwazi is the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster and North America's tallest hybrid coaster.
  • Wilderness Foundation Africa works from its base in South Africa to protect and sustain wildlife and wilderness through integrated conservation and education programs.