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ZOOS

Ban on sending wild elephants to zoos a step closer
Article
/ 20 August 2019

Ban on sending wild elephants to zoos a step closer

A large majority of countries voted in Geneva to prohibit the transfer of elephants caught in the wild to so-called captive facilities

By Agency
NSPCA to take action against Joburg zoo over elephant
Article
/ 17 January 2019

NSPCA to take action against Joburg zoo over elephant

The NSPCA is calling for the zoo’s sole elephant to be released and is prepared to take legal action to see it done

By Staff Reporter
Jo’burg Zoo runs a wild business
Article
/ 26 May 2017

Jo’burg Zoo runs a wild business

The animals are worth R26-million, but valuing them for insurance and other purposes is not easy

By Staff Reporter
Who’s who in Johannesburg’s zoo
Article
/ 4 June 2015

Who’s who in Johannesburg’s zoo

Maintaining a zoo is not only a balancing act, it contributes importantly to the world we live in.

By Sarah Wild
Britain’s giant panda suffers miscarriage
Article
/ 15 October 2013

Britain’s giant panda suffers miscarriage

Britain’s only female giant panda has suffered a miscarriage, according to the Edinburgh Zoo.

By Staff Reporter
Darted and dozing: Jo’burg’s hyena in pictures
Article
/ 26 September 2013

Darted and dozing: Jo’burg’s hyena in pictures

Jo’burg’s famous hyena is safe and napping at the Jo’burg Zoo after being captured in Randburg and treated for dehydration.

By Verashni Pillay
Zoo outlaws animal-print clothing
Article
/ 25 September 2013

Zoo outlaws animal-print clothing

A British zoo said it has banned visitors from wearing leopard or zebra-print clothes because they were confusing the animals.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 June 2008

Big cats rescued from Romania arrive in SA

The wide-eyed lion cub inched slowly to the edge of the wooden crate. He stared around him, then with a growl from the older cub behind him, he leapt out onto the grass.

By Celean Jacobson

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