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They Wanted Her To Pay Out-Of-Pocket To Take Her Students To The Zoo, So She Found A Local Petting Zoo Instead

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Teachers are chronically overworked and underpaid. Despite this, they’re often still expected to stock their classrooms with supplies out of their own pockets. Expecting them to use their own money to pay for a field trip is totally extra, though. OP’s administration said they were supposed to take their kids to the zoo – and … Read more

People Are Mourning The Death Of Flaco, The Owl That Escaped From The Central Park Zoo And Thrived

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Getty Image Flaco was born in captivity, one of the owls found in the Central Park Zoo. But when his enclosure was vandalized in February of 2023, he escaped. There were attempts to get him back, but he evaded capture, becoming one of New York City’s most beloved non-human citizens, much like the park’s Mandarin … Read more

Utah Zoo Welcomes Cute But Deadly Black-Footed Cat

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Gaia arrived at the Salt Lake City-based zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Black-footed Cat Consortium, according to the zoo’s Facebook page. The zoo defined the new resident’s arrival as “an important step in the conservation of her species,” noting that there’s 29 black-footed cats in the consortium. Ryder, a male black-footed cat, also … Read more

Denver Zoo didn't know who fathered a baby orangutan. So, Maury Povich did a DNA test.

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There was drama at the Denver Zoo after the birth of a baby orangutan named Siska. The zookeepers didn’t know if the father was 16-year-old Jaya or 30-year-old Berani. So, to learn the truth about Siska’s paternity, they found the perfect man for the job, Maury Povich. For 31 years, Povich was the host of … Read more

‘The smell sinks into your skin.’ Petting Zoo Employee Teaches Teens A Hilarious Lesson About Messing With The Animals

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People who grew up on farms or otherwise being told to respect animals know there’s usually a very good reason for doing so – other than the simple not being a jerk, I mean. OP works at a petting zoo and noticed a teenage couple antagonizing one of his llamas. He warned them that they … Read more

Feel The Electrifying Energy Of Electric Zoo With This Exclusive Photo Gallery

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ANDREW RAUNER Throwing a music festival is hard. If there’s anything we’ve learned over the years – especially post-COVID – is that the logistics surrounding a large-scale entertainment event aren’t for the faint of heart. Despite facing its challenges this year, Electric Zoo spared no effort to create an unforgettable experience for all who attended. … Read more

After Canceling The First Day, Electric Zoo Was Chaos When Ticketholders Stormed The Gates On Day 3

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Getty Image The Electric Zoo Festival went down in New York City this weekend, and things did not go as planned. There were issues from the very start, as the fest’s first day (September 1) was canceled just hours before it was set to commence. A statement from festival organizers read in part, “It is … Read more

U2 Has Announced ‘Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience,’ Which Will Arrive In Tandem With Their Vegas Residency

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Live Nation U2 is kicking of their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere Las Vegas residency shows in a big way. Ahead of the limited concert engagement, which kicks off at the end of next month, U2 will launch a special fan portal called Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience. Designed in collaboration between U2 and … Read more

Here Are The Electric Zoo Set Times For 2023

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Getty Image Electric Zoo Festival’s 2023 lineup is preparing to light up Randall’s Island Park in New York, New York on September 1, 2 and 3. The holiday weekend is so close, so it’s time for fans to start planning to see the likes of Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, and Zedd. The full schedule of set … Read more