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Saying Goodbye to Willy the Fossa

After monitoring Willy the fossa’s health and quality of life over the past five months, keepers and vet staff made the hard decision to euthanize him. Having cared for him for almost two decades, [...]

Calling All Bird Brains!

Tree Swallow on Nest Box (Photo: Shasta Bray)

It’s that time of year again! The flowers are blooming, butterflies are emerging, and birds are singing. For many people all over the world, Ohio is a must-visit place during the spring. Northwest Ohio [...]

Shock and “aawww!” with Sihil the ocelot – the Power of Ambassador Animals

Another year brought another successful Ocelot Conservation Festival in March for the Zoo’s ocelot ambassador, Sihil, and her trainers. As always, superstar Sihil had a jam-packed schedule, spreading awareness about ocelots to the people [...]