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Erie Zoo mourns sand cat Wendy. What zoo officials say happened
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (717+ words) The Erie Zoo is mourning the loss of another ambassador animal. The zoo announced on Feb. 12 that on Feb. 8, Wendy, a 9-year-old sand cat, was found exhibiting unusual behavior during her breakfast routine. That behavior included laying at the bottom…...
New animals, updates and events coming to the Erie Zoo this season
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (406+ words) A new season for the Erie Zoo this year will include facility updates, new events and some additional members to the zoo family. The 2026 season begins on March 7 and runs until late November. This year, Melissa "Roo" Kojancie, CEO of…...
Pennsylvania's hidden wildlife crossings save animals, drivers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (840+ words) In 35 places across Pennsylvania, wildlife has special corridors to travel underneath state highways to avoid motorists. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) uses fencing to guide animals toward unique underpasses and large culverts that provide safe passage from one side…...
Pa. senator seeks state animal cruelty registry after Erie dog's death
2+ week, 4+ day ago (579+ words) A Pennsylvania state senator says people who are convicted of felony animal abuse charges should be placed on a publicly accessible registry similar to those who are convicted of sexual assault offenses. Sen. Dan Laughlin, of Millcreek Township, R-49th Dist., proposed…...
Red panda at the Erie Zoo dies. Cause of death pending test results
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (131+ words) On Jan. 22, Erie Zoo officials found Micah the red panda unresponsive in his habitat. Micah was only 4" years old. Red panda at the Erie Zoo dies. Cause of death pending test results Another ambassador animal at the Erie Zoo has…...
Owners charged with aggravated cruelty as caged dog found in Erie dies
3+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) Erie police said a woman who brought a near-frozen dog, who later died, to them on Jan. 19 made up the story. She and her boyfriend are charged. Owners charged with aggravated cruelty as caged dog found in Erie dies A…...
Dying dog was found in hotel room. Probe leads to breeder's conviction
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (129+ words) Dying dog was found in hotel room. Probe leads to breeder's conviction'Erie Times-News Dying dog was found in hotel room. Probe leads to breeder's conviction Jaime L. Smalley, 49, of Oil City, was found guilty in Erie County Common Pleas Court of…...
Follow these tips to keep your dog safe from the cold
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (349+ words) It's less than 20 degrees outside and yet you still have to let the dog out or get in that daily walk so Fido doesn't get cabin fever. If you are wondering about your dog and the winter conditions, here are…...
Bird watchers wanted at Presque Isle Oct. 11. Why Erie Bird Observatory seeks volunteers
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (295+ words) Erie Bird Observatory is seeking people to sit in a circle and count birds this weekend. EBO will lead its first Presque Isle Big Sit to coincide with World Migratory Bird Day, the Oct. 11 celebration of the return of migratory…...
Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can you see the baby lesser spot-nosed guenon?
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (118+ words) The Erie Zoo welcomed a baby monkey. The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn't known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9. Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can…...