Category Archives: Wildlife Conservation Society

Spotted Newts at Home at Prospect Park Zoo

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo is now home to five Kaiser’s spotted newts (Neurergus kaiseri) a colorful amphibian found only in a five-square-mile region in Iran. The critically endangered species may be extinct in the wild. Habitat loss … Continue reading

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Pronghorn Overpass in Wyoming

Scientists with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced the successful use of newly constructed overpasses that provide safe passage for thousands of  migrating pronghorn over U.S. Highway 191 in Trapper’s Point, Wyoming, and surrounding areas. The event marks a new … Continue reading

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A LEGO® Safari at the Bronx Zoo

When: Saturday, July 7 through Monday, September 3 The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo is taking visitors on a conservation journey through Wild Forest: A LEGO® Safari featuring incredible LEGO® wildlife sculptures and activities for the whole family. LEGO® Master … Continue reading

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Wildlife Conservation Society Launches Global Effort to Save Turtles

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced a new strategy that draws on all of the resources and expertise across the institution – from its zoos and aquarium, Global Health Program, and Global Conservation Programs – to take direct responsibility for … Continue reading

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AZA Zoos and Aquariums Spent $130 Million to Conserve Wildlife in 2010

One of the best things about visiting an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium is that in addition to seeing hundreds of amazing animals you are also helping to protect them in the wild.  Through the support of millions of visitors, … Continue reading

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Indian Rhino Birth Offers Hope for Endangered Species

As a follow up to my post last week on the surge in rhino poaching last year, I thought I’d note some good rhino news out of Zoo Miami .  In late December, after a nearly 16-month pregnancy, Kalu, Zoo Miami’s … Continue reading

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Animal Care Takes Front Seat

A recent birth at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Bronx Zoo in New York highlights the high standards of animal husbandry practices at Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos and aquariums. An okapi was born after a year of … Continue reading

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