Danté Fenolio is all about hands-on conservation work.

San Antonio Zoo conservationist named as finalist for prestigious award

This marks the fourth time Danté Fenolio has been named a finalist for the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.

By Malaki LinggOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

This marks the fourth time Danté Fenolio has been named a finalist for the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.

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Kids can get up close to western wildlife at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum

At the free event, children will match animals to their tracks and learn about their role in the ecosystem.

by Travis E. Poling January 17, 2025July 21, 2025

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San Antonio’s The Twig Book Shop to hold series pairing books with wildlife encounters

The first event, held in partnership with conservation group Once in a Wild, will take place Tuesday.

by Caroline Wolff July 20, 2024December 16, 2024

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Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world

Rochow’s work will be featured in the forthcoming exhiibition ‘Common Ground’ at Mercury Project.

by Bryan Rindfuss January 13, 2023July 26, 2025

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Nat Geo Live speaker series at San Antonio’s Tobin Center to feature wildlife filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade

DeAndrade has channeled his passion for animals into careers in both wildlife photography and filmmaking.

by Brandon Rodriguez January 11, 2023August 16, 2024

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Briscoe Western Art Museum sends off ‘A Life in the Wild’ exhibit with free festival on Jan. 21

Families are invited to come meet wildlife and participate in fun activities at the Wild West Wildlife Festival.

by Christianna Davies January 4, 2023March 27, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo sends disaster response crew to Florida animal facilities damaged by hurricane

The crew will repair and restore zoos, aquariums and other facilities housing non-domestic animals in Punta Gorda, just north of heavily hit Fort Myers.

by Michael Karlis October 4, 2022September 18, 2023

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Briscoe Museum showcases photos by Thomas D. Mangelsen in retrospective exhibition

Mangelsen’s photos of landscapes and wildlife scenes include animals such as the American bison, grizzly bear, kestrel and mountain lion.

by Ashley Allen September 27, 2022July 23, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo offering $10 admission to celebrate the end of summer

The promotion starts Monday and runs through Sunday.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2022December 22, 2024

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San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to Texas teachers all August long

Teachers also can purchase four additional standard admission tickets at half price through the promotion.

by Michael Karlis August 1, 2022April 22, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo offering free child’s admission with purchase of an adult ticket

An adult ticket must be purchased online for the discount to apply.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2022April 16, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo to host an after-hours Pride party on Friday, June 17

The 2nd annual Night Out at the Zoo will be emceed by drag performers Kendoll and Kristi Waters.

by Caroline Wolff June 3, 2022July 25, 2025

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‘Drive-thru zoo’ experience returning to the San Antonio Zoo this summer

The popular tours, launched during the pandemic, will make a return June 6-9 and June 13-16.

by Michael Karlis May 20, 2022July 4, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo welcomes two-year-old jaguar as part of breeding program

The San Antonio Zoo was recently named one of the best in the country for its conservation efforts.

by Michael Karlis April 13, 2022January 14, 2025

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PETA blasts SeaWorld San Antonio for death of disabled dolphin in its care for less than a year

The aquatic mammal was 33 years old and is undergoing an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

by Michael Karlis April 8, 2022August 1, 2025

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San Antonio Zoo conservationist named as finalist for prestigious award

Kids can get up close to western wildlife at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum

San Antonio’s The Twig Book Shop to hold series pairing books with wildlife encounters

Animal Instincts: San Antonio artist Hilary Rochow draws for a more compassionate world

Nat Geo Live speaker series at San Antonio’s Tobin Center to feature wildlife filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade

Briscoe Western Art Museum sends off ‘A Life in the Wild’ exhibit with free festival on Jan. 21

San Antonio Zoo sends disaster response crew to Florida animal facilities damaged by hurricane

Briscoe Museum showcases photos by Thomas D. Mangelsen in retrospective exhibition

San Antonio Zoo offering $10 admission to celebrate the end of summer

San Antonio Zoo offering free admission to Texas teachers all August long

San Antonio Zoo offering free child’s admission with purchase of an adult ticket

San Antonio Zoo to host an after-hours Pride party on Friday, June 17

‘Drive-thru zoo’ experience returning to the San Antonio Zoo this summer

San Antonio Zoo welcomes two-year-old jaguar as part of breeding program

PETA blasts SeaWorld San Antonio for death of disabled dolphin in its care for less than a year

Hill Country nonprofit Longneck Manor fosters conservation by letting people mingle with animals

Everything we saw at Hops & Hounds’ Puptoberfest fundraiser for the San Antonio Humane Society

San Antonio Zoo’s Dr. Rob L. Coke named finalist for ‘Hero Veterinarian’ award

Dog adoptions increased in San Antonio during the pandemic, following U.S. trend

San Antonio Humane Society holding discount adoption promotion for large dogs this week