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Species have been disappearing for years.We are currently in what Scientists call the silent extinction, where species’ populations are declining at an alarming rate somehow going unnoticed. For example, over the last 30 years the giraffe population has declined 40%!Back in 1962, the rosy saxifrage,...
Happy American Zoo Day!July 1st is celebrated every year as American Zoo Day. This is to commemorate the opening of the Philadelphia Zoo, the first zoo that was ever established in the United States. For those that may not know the history of the Philly...
“Decades-old Cans of Salmon Reveal Changes in Ocean Health”To say that I was intrigued when I saw this article would be a HUGE understatement. The title of this topic immediately grabbed my attention. Now depending on how squeamish you are this may or may not...
By the time this post is published we will be on our flight back to the states after an absolutely unforgettable week!This is an amazing opportunity to get a firsthand look at the research and management of captive elephants that is taking place with the...
Today is our team's 1st official day of our Elephant Research & Conservation Eco-Trip in South Africa! Partnered with AERU, an organization which strives to collect and provide valuable information that may be used to improve the future management of captive elephants both within and...
This past Saturday, June 1st, we celebrated World Reef Awareness Day. This designated day is designed to help to create awareness among various business communities and the general public about the fragile biological system of our oceans' coral reefs globally!One of the most famous coral...
Ross Park Zoo, a staple of the Binghamton community since 1875 is the fifth oldest zoological institution in the country behind Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Buffalo.Today is our concluding day of our weekend long Grand Opening Celebration. A weekend full of fun including face painting,...
Today is World Bee Day!Every year all over the world we celebrate on May 20th in honor of Anton Janša, who was born in 1734 and was a front runner for beekeeping. An apiarist who pioneered modern beekeeping practices.World Bee Day was established to bring...
This blog topic is brought to use by one of our readers who inquires that she “would be interested in hearing about any effects the solar eclipse may have had on the animals. Any research available or observations at the zoo?”With our recent solar eclipse...
This past Saturday, May 4th (May the Fourth Be With You wink), is the national date for the reappearance of Monarch butterflies for the summer! Every year generations of monarchs take on a great migration where Monarch butterflies travel to Mexico and California. The goal...