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Gorilla set to relocate to San Antonio dies suddenly
Despite the loss, the San Antonio Zoo is still expected to announce the opening date for Congo Falls on Nov. 15.
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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.
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San Antonio Zoo visitors can now feed the capybaras
For $39.99 per person, in addition to the zoo’s standard admission fee, visitors can feed capybaras Ralphie and Fauna while learning about their behaviors.
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San Antonio Zoo offering free admission for teachers through Oct. 5
Texas-based educators will receive free admission, along with discounts on any-day tickets.
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San Antonio Zoo unveils new mascot, Savanna the Giraffe
The San Antonio Zoo hopes Savanna will raise awareness about the plight of wild giraffes.
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San Antonio Zoo pokes fun at latest Kawhi Leonard scandal
Leonard is accused in taking $28 million from a defunct tree planting company to circumnavigate the league’s salary cap.
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San Antonio Zoo to open new ocean conservation lab next year to help protect coral reefs
The $750,000 state-of-the-art facility will focus on coral conservation, research, restoration and education.
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San Antonio Zoo to disburse 20,000 complimentary tickets to folks affected by Texas floods
The free tickets are part of the Zoo Cares: Together for Texans campaign.
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San Antonio Zoo to celebrate World Giraffe Day on Saturday with DJ, educational activities
World Giraffe Day is a global event that aims to educate people about the plight of our spotted, long-necked friends.
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San Antonio Zoo named nation’s second-best in Newsweek reader poll
It’s the first time the San Antonio Zoo has cracked the top 2 in the magazine’s rankings.
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San Antonio Zoo lobbies lawmakers for stiffer penalties for people who break into enclosures
San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow partially blames clout-chasing social media influencers for the rise in zoo break-ins.
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San Antonio Zoo asks for public’s help in taking top spot in Newsweek contest
The attraction has landed in the magazine’s top 10 before, but this year it wants to be No. 1.
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San Antonio Zoo to stop accepting cash payments this Friday
Guests with cash will be able to upload it onto a pre-paid Mastercard that can be used anywhere at the zoo.
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San Antonio Zoo porcupine accurately predicts outcome of Final Four tournament games
It’s not the first time Elmer the porcupine has dabbled in the world of sports betting.
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San Antonio now accepting donations in the form of cryptocurrency
The new system is in partnership with nonprofit donation platform The Giving Block.
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San Antonio Zoo launches savanna safari tours
The tours take guests on a drive through the zoo’s savanna exhibit and cost $39.99 per person.
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Stone used to build the Alamo came from site that now houses San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo limestone, discovered during the construction of Congo Falls, will be used to repair the walls of the Alamo.
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San Antonio Zoo to reveal Tupi the capybara’s gender during celebration this week
Tupi has garnered quite the online following and was even featured in the New York Times.
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San Antonio Zoo ranked top 10 in nation by travel magazine Condé Nast
The ranking is just the latest recent accolade for the San Antonio Zoo.
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San Antonio Zoo nominated as best in the country in USA Today contest
Readers have until March 10 to vote for the zoo in the paper’s Reader’s Choice Awards.