Featured articles | Weekly Newsletter | Topics | Syndicate / XML feed / RSS  

Philadelphia Zoo

Archive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml/list.html

Endangered Tiger Cubs Make First Public Appearance at the ...  -  Aug 16, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),As a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Philadelphia Zoo breeds Amur tigers and other animals under the supervision of the Species

3 Tiger Cubs Make Public Debut At Philadelphia Zoo  -  Aug 16, 2007
NBC 10.com,PHILADELPHIA -- It was a coming out party at the Philadelphia zoo. Three tiger cubs born in May met the public for the first time Thursday.

Tiger Cubs Debut at the Zoo  -  Aug 16, 2007
6abc.com,The three Amur (rhymes with Hammer) tiger cubs are now roaming Big Cat Falls at the Philadelphia Zoo. Proud mommy Kira gave birth to them 12 weeks ago:

Trio Of Tiger Cubs To Debut At Philadelphia Zoo  -  Aug 10, 2007
CBS 3,...(CBS 3) PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Zoo is getting ready for a coming-out party. Three male tiger cubs born May 24 meet the public at noon August 16.

This Philadelphia Zoo menagerie won't bite  -  Aug 9, 2007
Bridgeton News,...the Washington Township Public Schools' Extended School Year were recently treated to a presentation by the Philadelphia Zoo's "Zoo on Wheels" program.

TAKE THE KIDS  -  Aug 17, 2007
The News Journal,Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. (215) 243-1100 or www.philadelphiazoo.org. Included in admission ,free-$16.95. Justin Roberts Family Ice Cream Concert

The World Is a Stage.... At the Philadelphia Multicultural Arts ...  -  Aug 17, 2007
Market Wire (press release)The Children's Pavilion will offer cultural enrichment and feature the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels, cultural face painting, and multicultural crafts.

Channel 6 Zoo Balloon Marking a Milestone  -  Aug 9, 2007
6abc.com,To celebrate this numerical milestone, the Channel 6 Zoo Balloon will offer free rides, weather permitting, all day Friday courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo

Week in pictures: 13-17 August  -  Aug 17, 2007
BBC News,An Amur tiger cub plays with its mother's tail at Philadelphia Zoo in the US. Three tiger cubs made their public debut. British soldiers use explosives to

TAKE THE KIDS  -  Aug 10, 2007
The News Journal,Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia. (215) 243-1100. Included in admission, free-$16.95. www.philadelphiazoo.org Close Encounters of the

Catch Humboldt penguins at zoo  -  Jul 31, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,Head on over this weekend to the new exhibit of Humboldt penguins at the Philadelphia Zoo. These penguins are found on the coast of Chile and Peru,

Twin lemurs on exhibit now at zoo  -  Jul 23, 2007
Cherry Hill Courier Post,Two baby black and white ruffed lemurs are now on exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo. The twins, born June 27, have joined their mother, Maro, and siblings,

Tiger Cubs Prepare for Their Big Debut  -  Aug 12, 2007
6abc.com,August 12, 2007 - The Philadelphia Zoo recently welcomed three new members to their Big Cat Falls exhibit. The cubs will make their public debut at the Zoo

BidClerk.com Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the ...  -  Aug 16, 2007
PR-GB.com (press release),Project ID: 649172 - Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Zoo Animal Hospital Renovation, 3400 Girard Ave., animal hospital renovation, September 2007, $500000.

TAKE THE KIDS  -  Aug 3, 2007
The News Journal,Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. (215) 243-1100 Included in admission free-$16.95. www.philadelphiazoo.org Keeper Watching Learn interesting facts

Hot, Hot, Hot!  -  Aug 7, 2007
6abc.com,The gazelle fountain at the Philadelphia Zoo gives off a great cooling mist, something everyone needs in the high heat and humidity, which is especially

Rare Lemur Babies to Make Official Debut  -  Jul 23, 2007
6abc.com,Philadelphia - July 23, 2007 - The Philadelphia Zoo welcomes two new black and white ruffed lemurs born on June 27th. The twins join their mother, Maro,

Eds: Also moved in advance.  -  Jul 21, 2007
Hays Daily News,Lion County Safari, Loxahatchee, Fla., and Philadelphia Zoo - Looking for a new home for its two remaining elephants. Central Florida Zoological Park,

Zoo hires its president's husband  -  Aug 13, 2007
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,The Philadelphia Zoo has already committed three females to the project. Mr. Baker will not supervise zoo employees when they begin work there,

Dan's slice of wry, July 26  -  Jul 26, 2007
San Bernardino Sun,Sally raised her hand and said, "My family went to the Philadelphia Zoo and saw the animals. I was fascinated." The teacher said, "Good Sally,

TAKE THE KIDS  -  Jul 27, 2007
The News Journal,Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. (215) 243-1100 or www.philadelphiazoo.org. Included in admission, free-$16.95. Shark Week During this 10-day

Top regional attractions  -  Aug 17, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,The Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave.; 215-243-1100. www.philadelphiazoo.org. Keeper Evening - Learn about the zoo's day-to-day operations & worldwide

Philadelphia Phillies Alumni Weekend Set for August 10-12  -  Aug 7, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),...started in 1978 by the Phillies, is located in Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Zoo is the sponsor of the display of bronze plaques.

Montclair group enriches African youth  -  Aug 15, 2007
Montclair Times,The group, led by Montclair soccer guru Ashley Hammond and his company, Ashley’s Soccer Camp, has been involved with the Philadelphia Zoo’s

Philadelphia Phillies Homestand Activities Aug. 7-12 at Citizens ...  -  Aug 7, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),The Philadelphia Zoo is the sponsor of the display of bronze plaques. • J-Roll Super Readers Party: Children in the J-Roll's Readers Club will meet Jimmy

Top Regional Attractions  -  Aug 10, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave.; 215-243-1100. www.philadelphiazoo.org. Bear Awareness Days - Interactive activities, keeper talks & free bear

Decker Will Return to Cozen O'Connor as CEO  -  Aug 2, 2007
Law.com (subscription),Decker sits on the boards of Internet Capital Group, the YMCA, the Philadelphia Zoo and the Gesu School. He is a former chairman of the Philadelphia

Cozen O’Connor Announces New CEO  -  Aug 1, 2007
Business Wire (press release),A nationally-known and respected corporate attorney, Decker sits on the boards of Internet Capital Group, the YMCA, The Philadelphia Zoo and the Gesu School

Children's arts, science programs to expand  -  Aug 15, 2007
phillyBurbs.com,The monies will fund visits from the New Jersey Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Academy of Natural Sciences and Quiver Farm's Traveling Farm,

Top regional attractions  -  Jul 27, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,The Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave.; 215-243-1100. www.philadelphiazoo.org. PECO Primate Jungle Days - Animal shows, keeper talks, arts & crafts,

Top Regional Attractions  -  Aug 3, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer,The Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Ave.; 215-243-1100. www.philadelphiazoo.org. Feathered Friends Weekend. 8/4-8/5 11 am-3 pm. Ongoing: Cat Falls - More

OUT OF TOWN  -  Aug 8, 2007
Patriot-News,Bear Awareness Days include interactive activities, keeper talks and free bear keepsakes, 11 am-3 pm Saturday and Sunday, Philadelphia Zoo, 34th Street and

Kids get comfortable with skinks, snakes  -  Jul 26, 2007
phillyBurbs.com,So far, the Bensalem program has featured a Seeing Eye dog presentation and animals from the Philadelphia Zoo. In coming weeks, children and parents will



Time to see Philadelphia Zoo elephants passing  Oct 27, 2006
By PATRICIA TALORICO, The News Journal. The Philadelphia Zoo may be home to more than 1,300 animals, but it is gearing up to say goodbye to its four elephants. ... - The News Journal,

After 132 years, Philly Zoo closing its elephant exhibit  Nov 11, 2006
PHILADELPHIA - When the Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's first, opened in 1874, its curators bought an elephant from a traveling circus and chained it to a tree ... - Houston Chronicle,

cover story  Nov 7, 2006
...elephants. Then he sprints off, apparently not caring he’ll probably never see another elephant at the Philadelphia Zoo again. ... - PW-Philadelphia Weekly,

After 132 Years, Philadelphia Will Send Off Its Elephants  Nov 5, 2006
Elephants at the Philadelphia Zoo. Experts say the animals need a larger habitat than the zoo can provide. By ROBERT STRAUSS. PHILADELPHIA ... - New York Times,

After 132 Years, Philadelphia Will Send Off Its Elephants  Nov 4, 2006
PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia Zoo, the nation’s first, opened in 1874, its curators bought an elephant from a traveling circus and chained it to a ... - New York Times,

Bamboo, Congress and Happy Thanksgiving  Nov 21, 2006
Earlier this month, Philadelphia's zoo decided to send three of its elephants to Baltimore's zoo and the fourth to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, one ... - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Animal Attraction: Advertising at the Zoo  Oct 29, 2006
...expect it. Dodge's heavy presence at the Philadelphia Zoo includes the 'Wild Earth' virtual safari ride in Durango SUVs. Dodge promotional ... - AdAge.com (subscription)

Daily News intern goes the distance  Nov 20, 2006
...by me. I window-shopped through the streets leading up to Independence Hall and barrelled by the Philadelphia Zoo. My breathing ... - Philadelphia Daily News,

Getting set for a big introduction  Oct 29, 2006
The Philadelphia Zoo had hoped to be part of the pachyderm initiative, too, but when it could not raise enough money to fund all of its capital projects, it ... - Philadelphia Inquirer,

Philly zoo sending its elephants elsewhere  Nov 5, 2006
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The elephants in the Philadelphia Zoo will leave town in a few months. The zoo, the oldest in the country, has four elephants. ... - United Press International

TAKE THE KIDS  Nov 10, 2006
9-11 am Sat. Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. $28, members $20. (215) 243-5254 or www.philadelphia zoo.org. My Home Planet. ... - The News Journal,

Explore the wild at the zoo  Oct 27, 2006
The Philadelphia Zoo may be America’s oldest zoo; however‚ the venue itself never gets too old to visit. No matter what your ... - Lansdale Reporter,

Web cams, podcasts and blogs, oh my  Nov 2, 2006
The Houston Zoo, the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park in Washington, DC, and the Philadelphia Zoo - among others - have all added multimedia online ... - Bradenton Herald,

Philly zoo sending its elephants elsewhere  Nov 5, 2006
Andrew Baker, vice president for animal programs at the Philadelphia Zoo, said he and other officials decided to add space to the children's zoo and other ... - StTammany.com,

Pandamonium: Camera, blogs focus on cute critters at zoo  Nov 5, 2006
The Houston Zoo, the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park in Washington and the Philadelphia Zoo -- among others -- have all added multimedia online programs ... - Orlando Sentinel,

Winter: A planet in a hurry to go the way of all flesh  Nov 17, 2006
The Philadelphia Zoo recently eliminated its elephant exhibit. There's a growing ethic that zoos shouldn't keep elephants unless they have space to roam. ... - Rocky Mountain News,

Students' concerns leads to zoo's response  Nov 15, 2006
Sandy Run Middle School students recently learned why the Philadelphia Zoo opted to get rid of its elephant exhibit when they were visited by the zoo's vice ... - Ambler Gazette,

Officials: Police Chase Suspect An Accused Killer  Nov 13, 2006
The suspect roared down streets in the wrong lane, nearly hitting one vehicle after another, even driving onto the sidewalk outside the Philadelphia Zoo Friday ... - CBS 3,

Swann, Rendell spar on issues  Oct 28, 2006
10 as they sparred politely over questions ranging from property-tax cuts to the elephants in the Philadelphia Zoo in the second and final debate of their ... - York Daily Record,

SciTech Briefs  Nov 6, 2006
After 132 years, the Philadelphia Zoo’s board of directors has decided to place their four elephants in the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and an elephant ... - CMU The Tartan Online,

Chaka Fattah Launches Campaign for Mayor  Nov 20, 2006
Fattah cited housing development along Parkside, the future home of the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, the vibrant Philadelphia Zoo, small businesses he ... - Business Wire (press release),

What would a parade mean?  Nov 15, 2006
...fans in the world. Vikram Dewan, president and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo: Everybody's a winner when your team is on top. We all benefit ... - Philadelphia Daily News,

Let the haunting begin  Oct 26, 2006
The Philadelphia Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" is held 10 am to 3 pm Saturday with candy, storytelling, games and music. Costumes encouraged for kids. ... - Lansdale Reporter,

Baby Mac is likely to be breeding heavyweight  Nov 15, 2006
Officials at the Philadelphia Zoo, for example, have announced they will eliminate the zoo's 132-year elephant exhibit in the spring rather than go through a ... - Houston Chronicle,

Halloween tours offer ghostly tales  Oct 27, 2006
...(856) 985-5080. Pumpkin Hunts Workshop for 2 to 10-year-olds. 11 am to 12:30 pm Philadelphia Zoo, Girard Avenue at 34th Street, Phila. ... - Cherry Hill Courier Post,

Traffic solution may be just a trolley ride away  Nov 13, 2006
Connections among the Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount Park, the Convention Center, the airport, Heinz Wildlife Refuge, the Liberty Bell, our sports stadiums ... - Philadelphia Inquirer,

Possible Bobcat Sighting in South Jersey  Nov 2, 2006
...a dear. Jim Ronemus, assistant curator of carnivores at the Philadelphia Zoo says they don't pose a threat to people. Bobcats can ... - 6abc.com,

Award-winning artist balances painting with active lifestyle  Nov 12, 2006
The Philadelphia Zoo, the National Wildlife Federation, as well as art shows in New York and Pennsylvania, banks, colleges, hospitals, theaters and cultural ... - Press & Sun-Bulletin,

Camden schools' trip fees illegal  Nov 11, 2006
Under requisitions made by Hailey, the district paid $12,800 for field trips to Clementon Park, the Philadelphia Zoo and elsewhere in 2004-2005, according to ... - Cherry Hill Courier Post,

New president named at natural science museum  Nov 3, 2006
Brown comes to Philadelphia at a time of transition at local arts-and-cultural organizations with new directors at the Philadelphia Zoo, Barnes Foundation ... - Bizjournals.com,

Calendar of events  Oct 27, 2006
Through Sunday. 10 am to 3 pm Crocodile crafts, scaly tattoos, etc. Philadelphia Zoo, 34th Street and Girard Avenue, Phila. Free with regular admission. ... - Cherry Hill Courier Post,

Pennsylvania Game Commission's Project WILD Helps Educators With ...  Oct 26, 2006
...with the Philadelphia City School District, first experienced Project WILD while working on his master's degree, and later while working at the Philadelphia Zoo ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

Class action lawsuit affects thousands of parents from whom ...  Oct 25, 2006
The suit contends that parents paid for field trips to locations such as New York City, the Philadelphia Zoo, Hershey Park, Storybook Farm, and Clementon ... - Empire Information Services, Inc. (press release), [an error occurred while processing this directive]


archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured


XML / RSS / Syndication options

mongabay.com features more than 400 RSS feeds to meet your specific area of interest


MONGABAY.COM
Mongabay.com seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics, and finance on conservation and development (more)

CONTENTS
Rainforests
Tropical Fish
News
Madagascar
Pictures
Kids' Site
Languages
Topics
Newsletter
TCS
About
Contact
Archives
Interns
Help


 
SUPPORT
Help support mongabay.com when you buy from Amazon.com




POPULAR PAGES
Rainforests
Amazon deforestation
Deforestation
Deforestation stats
Why rainforests matter
Saving rainforests

Fish
Biotopes
Chemistry
Fish conservation

News
Most popular articles
Worth saving?
Forest conservation
Earth Day
Poverty alleviation
Cell phones in Africa
Seniors helping Africa
Saving orangutans in Borneo
Palm oil
Amazon palm oil
Future of the Amazon
Cane toads
Dubai environment
Investing to save rainforests
Visiting the rainforest
Defaunation
Blue lizard
Amazon fires
Extinction debate
Extinction crisis
Malaysian palm oil




Other Sections
Links
Interview
Mongabay's mission
Recommended Books
Advertising

Recommended:
Bright Green Blog
Celsias
Cleantech Blog
Conservation Bytes
DotEarth
Earth Blog
EcoEarth
EcoGeek
Environmental Capital
Environmentalg Graffiti
GreenOptions
Gristmill
How the World Works
How to Save the World
Journal Watch
Lime
Nerdy Climate Guys
NewScientist Blog
Real Climate
Reuters Environment Blog
ScienceBlogs
Sierra Club Compass
The Oil Drum
Treehugger
Triple Pundit
WorldChanging
Yale Environment 360



T-SHIRTS

  • Madagascar Wildlife
  • Dancing lemurs
  • Don't fall asleep the sloths will eat you
  • Sucking on this frog may make you insane


    CALENDARS

  • Mount Kenya
  • East Africa Safari Wildlife
  • Kenya's Turkana People
  • Peru
  • African Wildlife
  • Alaska
  • China
  • Madagascar Chameleons


    CANVAS BAGS

  • Hallucinogenic frog bag
  • Madagascar wildlife bag



    TOPICS
    Africa
    Agriculture
    Alternative Energy
    Amazon
    Amphibian Crisis
    Amphibians
    Animal Behavior
    Antarctica
    Asia
    Australia
    Automobiles
    Avoided deforestation
    Biodiversity
    Bioenergy
    Biofuels
    Biomimicry
    Birds
    Borneo
    Brazil
    Bushmeat
    California
    Carbon Dioxide
    Carbon Finance
    Carbon Sequestration
    Cellulosic Ethanol
    China
    Climate Change
    Congo
    Conservation
    Coral Reefs
    Deforestation
    Ecological Services
    Endangered Species
    Energy
    Environment
    Environmental Law
    Environmental Politics
    Ethanol
    Extinction
    Fires
    Fishing
    Forests
    Fossil Fuels
    Green Business
    Green Design
    Green Energy
    Greenland-Arctic
    Happy-Upbeat Environmental
    Hurricanes
    Illegal Logging
    India
    Indigenous People
    Indonesia
    Interviews
    Invasive Species
    Lemurs
    Logging
    Madagascar
    Mammals
    Monkeys
    New Guinea
    Ocean Acidification
    Oceans
    Oil
    Olpc
    Orangutans
    Palm Oil
    Plants
    Politics
    Pollution
    Population
    Poverty Alleviation
    Primates
    REDD
    Remote Sensing
    Renewable Energy
    Reptiles
    Saving Rainforests
    Sea Ice
    Sea Levels
    Sea Turtles
    Sharks
    Solar Power
    Species Discovery
    Strange
    Technology
    United States
    Water
    Whales
    Wildlife

    more


    ARCHIVES

    2008
    July | June | May | April | March | February | January

    2007
    December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January

    2006
    2006 Highlights | December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | May | February | January

    2005
    December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January

    2004
    December | November | October | September | August | July
    June | May | April | March | February | January


    more





  • About | Privacy
    Copyright Rhett Butler 2008