wild animals news

Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims to have identified numerous examples around the world of wild ... More

Germany's Circus Roncalli has replaced its live animals with holograms in an attempt to raise awareness of animal cruelty in the industry. The show, which ... More

The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its national parks that might otherwise become victims of its drought ... More

Porsche has created an unexpected new attraction at its factory site in Leipzig, Germany, opening a children's 'safari' experience on the company's 1.32sq km (0.5sq ... More

Botswana is to introduce a US$30 (€27.50, £23) tax on all tourists entering the country, with the proceeds going toward conservation efforts to protect its ... More

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals or endangered species following a change in company policy. The ... More

The Smithsonian and India’s Central Zoo Authority have signed an agreement to launch a training programme to develop conservation strategies for endangered species in zoos ... More

SeaWorld Entertainment's new CEO Joel Manby has revealed details about the company's plans, which involve rebuilding strategy from the ground up, an enhanced focus on ... More

The debate on whether or not cetaceans should be kept in captivity continues to rage on, as more than 100 countries signed a pledge to ... More

Koala expert Janine Duffy is set to present important research to delegates on the iconic Australian koala, which could potentially help to safeguard the Koala ... More

London Zoo has a party animal problem and it’s not the penguins or tigers, who have reportedly been victims of drunken party goers at the ... More

Andy Murray’s five-star hotel in Scotland has removed references to hunting from its website after coming under pressure from animal rights groups. Cromlix – the ... More

The Nkomazi Game Reserve and spa will open in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa in April 2009. The reserve will offer tented accommodation of ... More

Following a highly successful summer season of ancient technology and craft demonstrations launched for the Scottish Crannog Centre’s tenth anniversary celebrations this year, the Iron ... More