The San Francisco Zoo is set to receive a pair of giant pandas under a memorandum of understanding signed by Mayor London Breed and the China Wildlife Conservation Association.

https://localnewsmatters.org/2024/04/20/panda-monium-pair-of-beijings-giant-bears-will-make-their-home-at-san-francisco-zoo/

I've been seeing some pictures and the animal habitats look a lottttt more depressing than I thought they would.

I am doing a study on zoos and was wondering what peoples opinions of the ethicality of zoos were and why? thanks

I am doing a study on zoos and was wondering what peoples opinions of the ethicality of zoos were and why? thanks

Was at the zoo yesterday and noticed one of the chimps (unsure which one, sorry!) pull feces directly out of her butt and eat it... I'm pretty sure another one of the females did it too but it was harder to see. Has anyone else noticed this? It concerned me a bit since I've heard its a sign of negative welfare. Their exhibit is fantastic so it surprises me if that's the case.

I just applied to be a volunteer at the staten island zoo in ny. This zoo is fairly small only being 8 acres and 1,100 animals. What are my chances of getting the position?

I’m unsure if this would be the right place to put this, if it is not or of anyone knows a better place please let me know and I will remove this post! I’m looking for an african sulcuta tortoise named Mikey. My mother got him when she was 17, making Mikey around 22 years old now. I’m unsure of when but sometime around the age of 19-22 she gave Mikey to the Reptile World Zoo in Joplin Missouri. It was run by an older couple, the husband had a stroke at some point and because of it had no feeling or use of one arm (from my mom’s memory). Reptile World Zoo has since been permanently closed! I was able to go visit the zoo and Mikey when I was a little kid so I’m guessing sometime in the last 10-13 years? My mom could never get in contact with anyone regarding where the animals were sent after the closing or what happened to them in general. I don’t know if Mikey is still alive, if the zoo/sanctuary/possible private owner would have kept the name, or if they were given any records of the animals that would indicate that he was a surrender with a previous owner. My mom never got closure on what happened to her beloved pet and we would love to be able to go see him again! If anyone knows where the animals went, how to find out this information, or somewhere else for me to spread this, please let me know! TYIA for any and all help with the search for Mikey!

Hello, i’m a vet student from Chile, my dream as always been working with zoo animals or in animal rehab centers. I just wanted to know if anyone out there has work as an international student in any zoos? How did you apply? What where the requirements?

For a long time I've been trying to get a job at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. I'm currently unemployed and have been under a lot of pressure to find a job. Most of my applications I sent on their website a while back haven't had any responses and few days ago I only just learned that they're hosting a job fair at the Zoo. That fair in question is today (they hold one every month), and I've decided to plan a very last-minute attendance in hopes of finding an opportunity.

However, the website doesn't go into too much detail about the fairs themselves. Just where they're being hosted, at what times, and what types of jobs are being offered. Nothing about pre-registering or what I should expect for the interviews. Most importantly: the pavilion the job fair is being hosted at is in the middle of the zoo. Obviously general visitors need to pay for admission to get in the zoo itself, but the website has no mention of whether or not I'm allowed to attend for free as long as I'm just attending the job fair or if I have to pay for general admission just to get there.

I don't want to have to pay general admission just to get to this fair since I don't have money to spend on something like that. I would ask the zoo's info but as I'm typing this it's their busiest call hours and emails take a couple days to respond. I'm supposed to leave here in about an hour and I really need to know so that this whole trip isn't just a huge waste of time.

If there's anyone who has attended a job fair at the Columbus Zoo or has any other insight into this situation, please let me know.

If it turns out that I do have to pay I'll wait for the job fair next month (maybe plan a trip with friends or family so I'm not wasting money) and keep submitting job applications until I find something. And FYI, I am looking at other job options besides the zoo. This is just a first pick for me and I'll take any opportunity that I can get.

UPDATE: Thank you everyone for taking the time to offer their suggestions. I was able to attend and simply walk in to the job fair. Meet some really nice people and submitted an application. Hopefully I'll hear back from them with some good news. Thanks again everyone!

Anyone remember the polar bear at Bronx Zoo. I remember seeing it in the early 2000s.

https://youtu.be/Aw4cTAO5Buw

Notice the gondola and San Francisco in the background