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Chacoan Peccarie (credit: Julie Larsen Maher)

Rare Chacoan Peccaries, a.k.a. Cute Pigs, Make New Home At Queens Zoo

Visitors are going hog-wild for a new species at the Queens Zoo.

2012/05/01

FILE - Visitors observe Wolf's monkeys at the Congo Gorilla Forest at the Bronx Zoo (Photo credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Bronx Zoo’s Monkey House Closed Indefinitely

A sign on the doors of the historic building says monkeys can be seen at its World of Birds, Congo Gorilla Forest and Jungle World.

2012/03/01

Tazo the sea otter with a pumpkin (credit: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS)

New York Aquarium Residents Get Special Halloween Treats

Tazo the sea otter was one of many aquarium residents to receive a pumpkin to snack on ahead of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s “Ascarium” festivities.

2011/09/28

Aggie (Credit: Julie Larsen Maher © WCS)

Aggie, Dexter Cow At Prospect Park Zoo, Dies At 18

A beloved cow at the Prospect Park Zoo is moo-ving on to greener pastures. “Aggie will be greatly missed,” said Denise McClean, zoo director. She had a big personality and loved the attention.”

2011/09/07

Photo Of Egyptian Cobra (Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo)

Bronx Zoo Wants You To Name The Egyptian Cobra

Think you’ve got the perfect name for the Egyptian cobra? Then, the Bronx Zoo wants to hear it.

2011/04/02

Tiger - File / Photo: WCS

Summit To Save The Tigers

Did you hear the interview with Dr. Steven Sanderson, the president and chief executive officer of the Wildlife Conservation Society?

2010/11/18

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‘Justin Beaver’ Wins For Name Of New Bronx River Beaver

There’s going to be one less nameless beaver in the Bronx.

2010/10/01

Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS

Piranhas Debut At Prospect Park Zoo

School is in session at the Prospect Park Zoo. Eighteen red and orange bellied piranhas have made their debut at the zoo’s Flooded Forest exhibit.

1010 WINS–2010/08/06

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