/tags/dallas-zoo Dallas Zoo en-US Copyright Mon, 12 May 2025 16:32:11 GMT /news/2025-05-12/dallas-zoo-trespassing-animal-enclosures-crime The bills would stiffen penalties for trespassing in animal enclosures, elevating some offenses to felony charges. They would also classify unauthorized entry into enclosures at zoos, aquariums, and other animal care facilities as a state jail felony. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:32:11 GMT /news/2025-05-12/dallas-zoo-trespassing-animal-enclosures-crime Katherine Hobbs /news/2024-01-01/ferrell-a-15-year-old-giraffe-is-euthanized-at-the-dallas-zoo-after-jaw-injury Ferrell, a 15-year-old giraffe at the Dallas Zoo, has been euthanized after suffering a jaw injury. He is the sixth giraffe that has died at the zoo since 2015. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:51:27 GMT /news/2024-01-01/ferrell-a-15-year-old-giraffe-is-euthanized-at-the-dallas-zoo-after-jaw-injury ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /news/2023-12-28/a-look-back-at-our-most-fun-stories-of-2023 Serious news has dominated much of 2023, and for good reason. However, as the year winds down, we’d like to revisit some fun stories that shine a light on the people and places that make North Texas what it is – home. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-28/a-look-back-at-our-most-fun-stories-of-2023 Domini Davis /news/2023-12-26/the-10-most-read-stories-on-kera-news-for-2023 With another year gone, it’s time to look back on the most-clicked stories of the year. From missing animals at the Dallas Zoo to Ken Paxton’s impeachment, we’ve got it all. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-26/the-10-most-read-stories-on-kera-news-for-2023 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº /environment-nature/2023-10-31/dallas-zoo-horned-lizards-conservation "Horny toads" are threatened by climate change and waning biodiversity in Texas. Local conservationists are trying to make sure there's a future for the native reptiles. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:26:23 GMT /environment-nature/2023-10-31/dallas-zoo-horned-lizards-conservation Katherine Hobbs /arts-culture/2023-05-08/give-mom-a-break-with-one-of-these-13-fun-mothers-day-events Show mom you appreciate everything she does—even the embarrassing stuff— with a fun outing on her special day. Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-08/give-mom-a-break-with-one-of-these-13-fun-mothers-day-events Therese Powell /news/2023-03-20/whats-been-going-on-at-the-dallas-zoo-heres-what-we-know-so-far A timeline breaks down the series of animal-related incidents at the Dallas Zoo — and some unanswered questions. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-03-20/whats-been-going-on-at-the-dallas-zoo-heres-what-we-know-so-far Toluwani Osibamowo /environment-nature/2023-03-02/dallas-zoo-aquarium-staff-part-of-global-effort-to-save-african-penguins Penguin keepers across Dallas are working with conservation groups across the globe to implement the Species Survival Plan. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:45:01 GMT /environment-nature/2023-03-02/dallas-zoo-aquarium-staff-part-of-global-effort-to-save-african-penguins Katherine Hobbs /news/2023-02-21/dallas-zoo-security-upgrades Zoo leaders told a city council committee their priority moving forward is making the zoo safer while maintaining its family-friendly atmosphere. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:34:08 GMT /news/2023-02-21/dallas-zoo-security-upgrades Toluwani Osibamowo /criminal-justice/2023-02-08/houston-zoo-finds-intentional-cut-to-mesh-fencing-of-pelican-habitat The vandalization of the Houston Zoo’s Brown Pelican habitat comes after several animals were stolen from a zoo in Dallas. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:10:46 GMT /criminal-justice/2023-02-08/houston-zoo-finds-intentional-cut-to-mesh-fencing-of-pelican-habitat Celeste Schurman | Houston Public Media