It was nearly a century ago when Gramma was first brought to the San Diego Zoo in California. Considered the oldest of the zoo 's residents, Gramma the Galapagos tortoise has passed on at the estimated age of 141. It is unclear when she arrived at the zoo, but caretakers place her arrival at...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded the city 's youth to remain grateful for the things that they have in life as the city government kicks off its celebration of the 33rd National Children 's Month on Thursday, Nov. 7. Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and...
Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza expressed her support for the city government 's initiative to revitalize the iconic Manila Zoo as she called for stronger public-private partnerships to ensure its successful restoration. Atienza made the statement during a photo contest spearheaded by the city...
Pangil, the Philippines’ largest saltwater crocodile since Lolong who passed away 12 years ago in 2013, died of cancer on Saturday, Jan. 25, the Davao Crocodile Park and Zoo in Davao City announced. PANGIL (FB) It said in a Facebook post on Thursday that Pangil peacefully passed away due to...
To those who still cannot get over their past relationships this Valentine's, some zoos in the United States are offering a special service where people can name a cockroach after their ex, and let it be eaten by another animal. Photo: Mart Production/Pexels Naming a cockroach, vegetable, or...
HOUSTON, United States -- Two missing emperor tamarin monkeys turned up alive and well Tuesday, officials said, a day after disappearing from the Dallas Zoo in the latest of a string of bizarre incidents at the attraction. This undated image courtesy of the Dallas Zoo, shows an emperor tamarin...
By Diann Calucin Manila Mayor Maria Sheilah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan announced on Friday, Nov. 11, the Manila Zoo's admission rates and new reopening date. According to Mayor Honey, the reopening of the Manila Zoo, formally known as Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, will be moved from Nov. 15 to...
The City of Manila is ready to begin vaccinating minors aged five to 11 years old against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, Feb. 7. Around 30,000 doses of Comirnaty Pfizer brand vaccine specifically for use on minors aged five to 11 were delivered to the Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila on...
Manila mayoral candidate Alex Lopez said the renovation and the conversion of Manila Zoo into a vaccination site was a mistake. “Kung kulang ang pagkain sa hapag kainan, kulang ang trabaho, palagay ko ho hindi po napapanahon na itayo ang Manila Zoo, i-renovate for P1.7 billion, budget po ng...
Editorial Amid the pandemic, the City of Manila has been constantly improving its infrastructure, including its properties for leisure and entertainment. Though some have said that the timing may not be the most appropriate, considering that the pandemic has limited the access to sites where people...
More than 500 people received their COVID-19 vaccines at the newly-refurbished Manila Zoo vaccination site in Malate, Manila as of Thursday, Jan. 20, the city government announced. Since the launch of the Manila Zoo vaccination site on Wednesday, Jan. 19, medical workers onsite have vaccinated 533...
The newly renovated Manila Zoo in Malate, Manila is set to become a mass vaccination site for minors and senior citizens starting Wednesday, Jan. 19, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced on Tuesday, Jan. 18. “Tomorrow, we are opening the new Manila Zoo wherein kids and elderly can...
