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Zoo reminds us some animals should be caged  -  19 Aug 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,That's what happens if you're a fan or a sports writer: You see sports analogies everywhere, even at the Fort Worth Zoo. The Gaboon viper, which has the

Fort Worth Zoo's "Arachnitopia – Amazing Spiders, Man" ... MORE  -  Jul 30, 2007
Quick DFW,1 EIGHT-LEGGED WONDERS There's limited time left to see the spiders at Fort Worth Zoo's "Arachnitopia – Amazing Spiders, Man." The exhibit includes a mock

Elephants get some help to beat Texas heat  -  Aug 15, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Cold weather actually poses a bigger risk, said Ron Surratt, director of animal collections at the Fort Worth Zoo. Workers let the zoo's elephants out under

Frogs, toads, newts and salamanders  -  Jul 31, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Officials at the Fort Worth Zoo, long home to a well-respected collection of amphibians, believed that zoo professionals, scientific researchers and

Tuskegee Airmen National Convention, Arachnitopia - Amazing ...  -  Aug 16, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,If you missed this popular exhibit at the Fort Worth Zoo, you've got a second chance; it has been extended through October.

A nostalgic farewell to a west side landmark  -  Aug 6, 2007
Fort Worth Business Press,Fort Worth Public Art, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Worth Zoo, Hip Pocket Theater, Kids Who Care, the Latin Arts Association, Stage West,

Today's Agenda  -  Jul 30, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,...at the Fort Worth Zoo. This collection of the world's largest, most venomous and unusual spiders is presented in a kid-friendly, mazelike exhibit that feels

3 bridges to be inspected  -  Aug 7, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,They are the northbound and southbound bridges on University Drive near the Fort Worth Zoo and the West Lancaster Avenue bridge, which also crosses Forest

Helping others help themselves  -  Jul 23, 2007
Corpus Christi Caller Times,Johnson has accompanied the children on several occasions this summer and recently went to the Fort Worth Zoo with children from Burundi, Africa and Burma,

Zoo elephant changes  -  Jul 21, 2007
Seattle Post IntelligencerNational Elephant Center - Little Rock Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Indianapolis Zoo, Birmingham Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Denver Zoo,

SHLACHTER, PEROTIN, FUQUAY & CO.  -  Jul 26, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,AT&T -- the public face of the phone company for such philanthropic endeavors as backing the Texas Wild! exhibit at the Fort Worth Zoo, a Bass favorite.

A Fiberglass Elephant in Chains  -  Aug 6, 2007
New York Times,...research on endotheliotropic herpes viruses, a threat to the the Asian elephant today, and announced an important partnership with the Fort Worth Zoo.

COUNCIL BRIEFS  -  Aug 1, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,City leaders recommended waiving fees for platting, applications and permitting for construction of the Fort Worth Zoo's Museum of Living Art building.

Zoo director: facility in 'crisis mode' (Read EXTENDED INTERVIEW)  -  Jul 28, 2007
The Northwest Florida Daily News,San Diego Zoo, Lowery Park Zoo, Montgomery Zoo, Omaha Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, a lot of big zoos are members. Q: What does The Zoo add to the community?

Lizard love: People want to see creepy creatures so much, Shedd ...  -  Jul 28, 2007
Quad-Cities Online,Faust has gained 15 pounds since he came to Chicago from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas, and that weight's not because Chicago has better food.



Thousands visit real zoo instead of one at mall  25 Sep 2002
By CHRIS VAUGHN. FORT WORTH — Were it not for the bad jokes in front of the wild turkeys, it could have been March at the Fort Worth Zoo. ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Artificial nest built for bald eagles  Nov 17, 2006
Fort Worth Zoo personnel constructed a new artificial nest from rebar in early November. "Any help we can provide to maintain the ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Family Calendar (Nov. 16 - Nov. 22)  Nov 16, 2006
To celebrate the IMAX version, which will be coming to Fort Worth's Omni Theater and the Cinemark 17 at Webb Chapel, a penguin from the Fort Worth Zoo will be ... - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

Students take time to serve zoo  Oct 26, 2006
Zoo. Nicole Barendt, senior economics major, said about 15 Alpha Phi Omega members planned on attending the Fort Worth Zoo event. ... - TCU Daily Skiff,

Wildlife Conservationists Partner to Restore Bald Eagle Nest...  Nov 10, 2006
The new artificial nest was constructed in early November at the Fort Worth Zoo and the poles donated by Xcel Energy were erected Wednesday to provide support ... - U.S. Newswire (press release),

WHAT'S GREAT THIS WEEK!  Nov 14, 2006
Science and History. Enjoy a visit from a real Fort Worth Zoo penguin; tap-dance lessons; and a Radio Disney dance. The party is ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

An iconic animal institution  Nov 7, 2006
My first encounter with the Fort Worth Zoo occurred many years ago, when I gave a donation to purchase poison dart frogs in honor of a female friend's birthday ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Boo at the Zoo and much more to do  Oct 27, 2006
214-670-5656. www.dallaszoo.com. BOO AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO The zoo's festival runs through Monday, Oct. 30, nightly from 6 to 8:30. Children can wear costumes. ... - Dallas Morning News (subscription),

Things to do in November  Nov 7, 2006
...pm Nov. 11. See MUSEUMS. Come celebrate all that is wonderful about your pet at the Fort Worth Zoo's first PetFete. The outdoor ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Area abounds with old fashioned Halloween fun  Oct 27, 2006
There will be stage shows, carnival games, trick-or-treat stations and more. The Fort Worth Zoo is located at 1989 Colonial Parkway in Fort Worth. ... - McKinney Courier Gazette,

WHAT'S GREAT THIS WEEK!  Oct 24, 2006
817-861-2287, www.creativearts.org. We would love the Fort Worth Zoo's annual Halloween bash just on the basis of its name -- Boo at the Zoo. ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

A cut above  Oct 24, 2006
By MATT FRAZIER. Russ Leno carves the face of a gorilla into a 75-pound pumpkin at the Fort Worth Zoo on Monday. "I've not really ... - Bradenton Herald,

Students who serve  Oct 31, 2006
Their causes are varied, from helping with the Fort Worth Zoo's annual Boo at the Zoo to pounding nails for Habitat for Humanity. ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

WHAT'S GREAT THIS WEEK!  Nov 7, 2006
Do you look like your dog? Or do you need a new furry friend? Either way, head to the Fort Worth Zoo's first PetFete, 10 am-3 pm Saturday. ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Tailgating: Texas  Nov 1, 2006
The Fort Worth Zoo - Don't miss Texas Wild!, an eight-acre exhibit that takes you on a spectacular journey through the various regions on the Lone Star State. ... - Nascar

Chicago's Finest  Oct 26, 2006
Lizards and the Komodo King: Faust, the lizard king, settles into his new kingdom at the Shedd, having traveled from Fort Worth Zoo. ... - Aurora Beacon News,
9th Annual Fort Worth Zoo Run Run 31 Mar 2006
Join NBC 5's Rebecca Miller and find out at the Fort Worth Zoo's 9th Annual Zoo Run Run on Saturday, April 22, at the Fort Worth Zoo. ...
NBC5i.com,

Fort Worth Zoo Sets All-Time Attendance Record Mar 16, 2006
FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Fort Worth Zoo says it set an all-time daily attendance record Wednesday as 16,233 people visited. The ...
NBC5i.com,

Fort Worth Zoo's Half-Price Day Snarls Traffic On I-30 Mar 15, 2006
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Half-price day at the Fort Worth Zoo has led to big crowds and big traffic backups on nearby streets and Interstate 30. ...
NBC5i.com,

Ashford Hospitality Trust Converts Fort Worth Hotel to Hilton Mar 29, 2006
Fort Worth attractions convenient to the hotel include Six Flags Over Texas, Fort Worth Zoo, Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth Cultural District and the Kimball ...
PR Newswire (press release),

Zoo gets a longneck — giraffe, that is Mar 17, 2006
Association. The Fort Worth Zoo also welcomed a baby giraffe, named Stretch, two weeks ago. He made his public debut Monday. When ...
Houston Chronicle,

Prize-winning steers given new lives at the zoo Mar 21, 2006
Cool, the 1,316-pound black European crossbred steer, was turned loose in his new home Monday after being donated to the Fort Worth Zoo by XTO Energy, the oil ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Youth awaits transplant in Houston Mar 30, 2006
...art by local artists, a television, gift certificates for massages and meals at several restaurants and free passes to the Fort Worth Zoo, among other things. ...
Azle News,

Special Safari Shuttle to make trips between downtown, zoo Mar 11, 2006
...wild animals. So burn off some of that energy with a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo -- aboard the Safari Shuttle trolley, no less. The ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Downtown Fort Worth Inc. makes new hires Mar 8, 2006
Pierce previously served as the Fort Worth Zoo's first director of development and corporate sponsorship, where she developed a comprehensive annual giving ...
Dallas Business Journal,

Zoo mourns death of 255-year-old tortoise Mar 24, 2006
...said. The average lifespan of an Aldabra tortoise is well beyond 100 years, according to the website of the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. ...
Australian,

Spring break, price break lure thousands Mar 16, 2006
These pilgrims of fun arrived at the Fort Worth Zoo on what's become the busiest time of the year, when spring break and half-price Wednesday converge. ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Elephant programs fighting critics, space Mar 5, 2006
In December, a dozen people picketed the Fort Worth Zoo to protest its breeding program, with some demonstrators wearing elephant noses and carrying signs that ...
The State,

Take a ride on the wild side Mar 13, 2006
Spring break is typically one of the busiest weeks at the Fort Worth Zoo, which in turn means major traffic congestion on the streets around the zoo. ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

CAVALIA: This multimedia show presented under a big top features ... Mar 17, 2006
RESERVATIONS PLEASE: Today is the deadline to reserve a spot on the Friday night sleepover safari March 24 at the Fort Worth Zoo. ...
Dallas Morning News (subscription),

Prizes — like a free car — make it cool to go to school Mar 22, 2006
Flyers season passes. Elementary school prizes include a Fort Worth Zoo party, a Pier 1 Kids shopping spree and bowling parties.
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

New center will expand outreach, shelter endangered species Mar 12, 2006
FORT WORTH - The ceremonial key to the Fort Worth Zoo's newest building was delivered by one of its inhabitants: a penguin waddling toward the podium with a ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Things to do in March Mar 7, 2006
How about heading for the zoo? No, we're not crazy. You can spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo during the "Family Overnight" event. ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

CALL OF THE WILD (photos only) Mar 22, 2006
Outreach specialists from the Fort Worth Zoo visited Cross Timbers Intermediate School in southwest Arlington on Tuesday to share information about animals ...
Bradenton Herald,

Jaguar cub not a big fan of name-picking contest Mar 4, 2006
...own feline family. A jaguar at the Fort Worth Zoo, Guapo -- that means ``handsome'' in Spanish -- is waiting. Akron Zoo officials ...
Akron Beacon Journal,

Celebrities ready to spark conversation Mar 10, 2006
...of Texas at Arlington political science professor Allan Saxe; Texas Christian University football coach Gary Patterson; Fort Worth Zoo outreach director Sean ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Study says 'tweens' should sit in back seat Mar 12, 2006
...this week. Rail patrons can catch the Route 18 shuttle from the Intermodal Transportation Center station to the Fort Worth Zoo. The ...
WFAA (subscription),

The Daily Ticket Mar 5, 2006
Lupton Stadium, with activities including a bounce house, face painting and chances to win bikes, tickets to future TCU games, and passes to the Fort Worth Zoo ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Troubled waters Mar 4, 2006
..."I think this will really help us solve the problem," he said. Lyndsay Nanzt, a spokeswoman for the Fort Worth Zoo, said a move wouldn't ruffle their feathers. ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Friends of fowl ask Cleburne to reconsider Mar 3, 2006
Lyndsay Nanzt, a spokeswoman for the Fort Worth Zoo, said a move wouldn’t ruffle their feathers. “They should be fine,� Nanzt said. ...
Fort Worth Star Telegram,
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