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Despite the seemingly omnipresent nature of bad news, there are stories of hope and healing hidden beneath the front page. This week, for example, conservation officials in China announced that…

Certified zoological facilities are critical for animal conservation efforts worldwide, especially as the very web of life on Earth is currently being threatened in what scientists are calling a ‘Sixth…

Happy National Panda Day! Today we celebrate these sweet animals with their distinctive coloring and bring awareness to the panda’s plight. In 1984, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially…

The month of March is when we celebrate and raise awareness for dolphins – our extremely intelligent friends with big, bubbly personalities. These beautiful marine animals are known for being…

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance for people across the globe, but zoos and aquariums also use the holiday to provide a glimpse into the private lives…

Unlike businesses that have the ability to turn out the lights, lock up the office and work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic – certified zoos and aquariums do not have…

June is National Zoos and Aquariums Month, celebrated annually to honor the role of the world’s zoos and aquariums in conservation, education, recreation and research. These facilities carry out the…

We started this series discussing the crucial role that megafauna, our world’s largest animals, play in maintaining their ecosystems. They are essential to preserving biodiversity and wildlife for generations to…

Humans threaten African megafauna. Poachers are just one threat – many animals suffer due to human conflict, encroachment and the degradation of their habitats. Lions African lions are beset on…

Our planet’s largest animals, which are often the keystones of their respective ecosystems, are facing threats on all sides. In addition to an increasingly inhospitable climate and the degradation and…