Harapan was born at the Avondale facility in 2015. The zoo sent him – the third Sumatran rhino calf born in Cincinnati – to Indonesia so that he would have the opportunity to contribute to repopulation of his species rather than simply serving as an ambassador role.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden set a goal to recycle or repurpose 100% of any material used during its recent Zoo-La-La fundraising event, and achieved 99% of that goal. How did they do that?
The sex of the infant is not yet known, and it may be some time before that is determined. It is difficult to identify the gender of a sloth and often requires DNA testing to know for sure.
Currently, there are no contraceptives capable of producing permanent sterilization in companion animals. Spaying, the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, is the most widely used strategy to control unwanted reproduction in female cats.
Uni and a second raptor will be introduced to the public in early summer after they’ve acclimated to their new home.
On April 3, Cincinnati Animal CARE confirmed two cases of Canine Distemper Virus in stray dogs that recently arrived at the Hamilton County animal shelter in Northside. According the agency, “Out of an extreme abundance of caution, we have made…
Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic has named former Cincinnati City Council President Chris Seelbach as its new executive director.
A Dayton nonprofit uses a toy car designed by a University of Cincinnati alumnus to train service dogs with another UC alumnus engaged as a volunteer.
