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Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo officially opens Crocodile Hunter Lodge at $900 per night - nypost.com - Australia
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24.06.2022

Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo officially opens Crocodile Hunter Lodge at $900 per night

the Crocodile Hunter Lodge at his famed Queensland “Australia Zoo.” But it will cost you a pretty penny. An average night at the zoo runs anywhere between $800 to $1,000 for a two-bedroom cabin.

Action star Seagal plays tug of war with a liger — yet shakes otter’s paw behind glass in wild photos - nypost.com - USA - Ukraine - Russia - Dubai - county Eagle
nypost.com
18.12.2023

Action star Seagal plays tug of war with a liger — yet shakes otter’s paw behind glass in wild photos

Fame Park private zoo — and the photos are wild. Seagal, 71, and Galloway, 69, were treated to the once-in-a-lifetime experience by the zoo’s owner Dr.

Jack Hanna doesn’t remember most of his family over ‘advanced’ Alzheimer’s: ‘Real hard some days’ - nypost.com - Ohio
nypost.com
22.06.2023

Jack Hanna doesn’t remember most of his family over ‘advanced’ Alzheimer’s: ‘Real hard some days’

told The Columbus Dispatch. “And I’m going to hang onto them for as long as I can.”Jack’s wife and daughters Kathaleen, Suzanne, and Julie revealed that he now only remembers his wife of 54 years, his dog Brassy, and, occasionally, his eldest daughter Kathaleen.He has been battling the disease in private since he was diagnosed in 2019.The 76-year-old resigned from his post as director emeritus of Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Dec. 2020.“He just stopped remembering who I was in all ways.

Third dolphin dies this year at Las Vegas’ Mirage Casino, shutting down habitat - nypost.com - Las Vegas
nypost.com
28.09.2022

Third dolphin dies this year at Las Vegas’ Mirage Casino, shutting down habitat

reported PEOPLE.“All of us are heartbroken over this tragic loss, especially our amazing animal health and care teams who love and care for our animals on a daily basis,” wrote Kallao. “K2 was very vocal, energetic, loved his toys and was a joy to be around. He always made us smile.”Many of the Mirage’s staff had been working with K2 since his birth and “watched him grow” into an adult, Kallao said.An exact cause of death has yet to be determined however, the casino is working with several pathologists and veterinarians to ensure the well-being of the remaining animals.

Orangutan attacks taunting zoo visitor who jumps fence in shocking video - nypost.com - India - Indonesia
nypost.com
08.06.2022

Orangutan attacks taunting zoo visitor who jumps fence in shocking video

Kasang Kulim Zoo in the Riau province of Indonesia, Newsflare reported. The 19-year-old allegedly taunted the resident orangutan — and that’s when the peeved primate grabbed him by the arm and yanked him toward the cage, as captured in an alarming video with more than 16.5 million views on Twitter alone.“The visitor wanted to take a video [and] create content without permission,” an outraged zookeeper identified only as Ides told the outlet. “He crossed the safety distance barrier.

Lion with ‘mullet’ forces zoo to deny Joe Exotic haircut: ‘It’s nature’s magic’ - nypost.com - China
nypost.com
31.05.2022

Lion with ‘mullet’ forces zoo to deny Joe Exotic haircut: ‘It’s nature’s magic’

“Tiger King” Joe Exotic. Hang Hang’s flattened fringe was spotted by zoogoers on May 29, who later shared images online, according to Viral Press.

Steve Irwin’s son chased, nearly attacked by 12-foot crocodile - nypost.com - Australia
nypost.com
07.02.2022

Steve Irwin’s son chased, nearly attacked by 12-foot crocodile

croc-ing Robert Irwin’s world during the season finale of his show, “Crikey! It’s the Irwins.”A leucistic (nearly white) saltwater crocodile named Casper nearly attacked the son of the late Steve Irwin on the series while filming at the Australia Zoo.Casper almost jumped at Robert, 18, when he was trying to see if the croc was comfortable enough in a new habitat. Irwin attempted to give Casper some food; however, the reptile pursued Robert and started snapping its long jaws at him.The teen was forced to flee and yelled “Bail, bail, bail” to the rest of the cast and crew filming the frightening scene.Casper weighs 350 kilograms — about 772 pounds — and measures about 12.1 feet in length.Irwin shared a clip of the wild attack on Instagram, writing: “We’ve definitely saved the best for last, including one of the most intense croc feeds I’ve done! We prioritize natural behavior with our crocs.”He continued, “By getting in their enclosures with them, and letting them put on those huge strikes from the water’s edge, they get to use all of their predatory instincts and they just love it! Plus we can educate everyone about their conservation.”“But safety for us is also crucial and you definitely have to know when to call it.

‘Tiger King’ star and zookeeper Erik Cowie dead at 53 - nypost.com - New York - Oklahoma
nypost.com
07.09.2021

‘Tiger King’ star and zookeeper Erik Cowie dead at 53

Netflix’s zany animal documentary series “Tiger King,” has died at the age of 53.Authorities found Cowie’s body on Sept. 3 in New York City, TMZ reported, after a friend found him face down in a bedroom.It’s unclear as to why the animal trainer was in the Big Apple, as he lived in Oklahoma.

Oldest zoo panda in the world celebrates 35th birthday - nypost.com - China - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
nypost.com
04.08.2021

Oldest zoo panda in the world celebrates 35th birthday

CNN reported. Jia Jia passed away in 2016, aged 38.Hong Kong’s Ocean Park theme park, where An An has lived for the last 22 years, put together a special celebration for the landmark occasion.

Male panda opts for snacks over sex with mate in hilarious video - nypost.com - city Copenhagen
nypost.com
26.05.2021

Male panda opts for snacks over sex with mate in hilarious video

snarky caption to Instagram footage of the sex snub, which was filmed last month at Copenhagen Zoo. The facility had reportedly been excited to finally pair the pandas, which only “meet to mate once a year,” a zoo spokesperson told Jam Press.

Jack Hanna is battling dementia, retiring at 74 - nypost.com - city Columbus
nypost.com
07.04.2021

Jack Hanna is battling dementia, retiring at 74

over social media, they confirmed that the beloved television personality and zookeeper had officially resigned his post as director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in December, a role which he held for 42 years.

Zoo of former ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic vandalized with graffiti, rotting meat - nypost.com
nypost.com
25.11.2020

Zoo of former ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic vandalized with graffiti, rotting meat

Tiger King star Joe Exotic — and now controlled by his nemesis Carole Baskin — was vandalized with graffiti and trashed with rotting meat and garbage, according to a report.Baskin is accusing Exotic’s business partner, Jeff Lowe, for the damage.

Zoo featured in ‘Tiger King’ probed for animal negligence - nypost.com - USA - Oklahoma
nypost.com
26.06.2020

Zoo featured in ‘Tiger King’ probed for animal negligence

video footage of the animals at G.W. Zoo, currently operated by Jeff Lowe in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, prompting several requests to the US Department of Agriculture to launch an investigation, according to a release.They said juvenile lions were suffering from “flystrike, a condition in which flies, usually drawn to uncleared animal waste, bite other animals and lay eggs on them.” The hatched maggots then eat their skin and destroy their ears.

‘Tiger King’ fans swarm Joe Exotic’s zoo reopening after coronavirus shutdown - nypost.com
nypost.com
07.05.2020

‘Tiger King’ fans swarm Joe Exotic’s zoo reopening after coronavirus shutdown

Hundreds flocked this weekend to the reopening of Tiger King Park, the exotic animal zoo that was featured in Netflix’s docu-series “Tiger King” and previously owned by Joe Exotic.

‘Tiger King’ Netflix series follows the trial of zookeeper’s murder-for-hire plot - nypost.com - city Oklahoma City
nypost.com
20.03.2020

‘Tiger King’ Netflix series follows the trial of zookeeper’s murder-for-hire plot

Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, “Tiger King,” covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The series is available now on Netflix, and sheds new light on the rivalry between big-cat eccentrics. The following is an excerpt from a Post article from 2019, republished in cooperation with Netflix.

Netflix series covers ‘Joe Exotic’ murder-for-hire conviction - nypost.com - Oklahoma
nypost.com
20.03.2020

Netflix series covers ‘Joe Exotic’ murder-for-hire conviction

Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, “Tiger King,” covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The series is available now on Netflix, and sheds new light on the rivalry between big-cat eccentrics. The following is an excerpt from a Post article from 2019, republished in cooperation with Netflix.

Netflix series ‘Tiger King’ sheds light on criminal antics of a big-cat eccentric - nypost.com - Oklahoma - city Oklahoma City
nypost.com
20.03.2020

Netflix series ‘Tiger King’ sheds light on criminal antics of a big-cat eccentric

Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, “Tiger King,” covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The series is available now on Netflix, and sheds new light on the rivalry between big-cat eccentrics. The following is an excerpt from a Post article from 2018, republished in cooperation with Netflix.

Netflix series follows the unbelievable case of ‘Joe Exotic’ - nypost.com - Oklahoma
nypost.com
20.03.2020

Netflix series follows the unbelievable case of ‘Joe Exotic’

Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, “Tiger King,” covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The series is available now on Netflix, and sheds new light on the rivalry between big-cat eccentrics. The following is an excerpt from a Post article from 2020, republished in cooperation with Netflix.

Zookeeper’s murder-for-hire plot inspires Netflix docuseries - nypost.com - Oklahoma
nypost.com
10.03.2020

Zookeeper’s murder-for-hire plot inspires Netflix docuseries

Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, Tiger King, covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The series debuts on Netflix March 20th, and sheds new light on the rivalry between big cat eccentrics. The following is an excerpt from a Post article from 2018, republished in cooperation with Netflix.

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