2020-09-21 - Rochester, United States.
Content and projects will be available on the zoo’s social media accounts, and donations will be collected to support African elephant conservation with the International Elephant Foundation. Zookeepers will compete against Genny C., Lilac and Moki in a watermelon eating contest and guests at the zoo are encouraged to wear grey over the weekend of Sept. 25.
2011-11-14 - Rochester, United States.
On Sept. 15, 1885, at St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, Jumbo and a tiny clown elephant named "Tom Thumb" were being led along a railroad track when an unscheduled freight train appeared. Jumbo charged at the train and was killed in the ensuing collision. Barnum immediately summoned the best man in America to salvage something from the debacle – Henry A. Ward of Rochester.
2011-09-30 - Rochester, NY, United States.
The 32nd Annual Elephant Manager’s Association Conference hosted by the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, could very well be one of the most important to date. In today’s internet age, elephant management is now a global effort, and this conference will feature presentations on elephant conservation and management partnerships and collaborations in the US and worldwide.
2007-05-02 - Rochester, United States. Victoria E. Freile
Monroe County and Seneca Park Zoo officials today will break ground to build a wading pool at the zoo for African elephants Lilac and Genny C. A new 50,000-gallon pool will be at the south end of the elephant yard, about 15 feet away from zoo visitors at the zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., said zoo Director Larry Sorel. It will feature a sloping entrance that resembles a watering hole in the elephants’ native environment.
2006-07-09 - Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. DAN CORTEZ
Excavators in Rochester Hills dug up a bit of Michigans past Friday while building a road for the future. Crews working with the Road Commission for Oakland County unearthed what they think are the remains of a mastodon, a tusked mammal that grazed in the Great Lakes area for thousands of years before becoming extinct 10,000 years ago.
2006-04-27 - Rochester, New York, United States.
The next time you go to the zoo there's a new exhibit to check out. Rochester's African elephants, Genny C and Lilac, now have a new place to call home. On Thursday Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and the zoo SpokesKids cut the ribbon for the opening of the new African elephant exhibit. “I think the elephants will love it hear and have a happy home just like in the wild,” said Seneca Park Zoo SpokesKid Jacob Reynolds.
2006-01-21 - Rochester, New York, United States. Victoria E. Freile
Genny C may be weeks away from giving birth, but she'll move into the Seneca Park Zoo's new elephant habitat in a matter of days. Those who want to see Genny C and the zoo's other South African Bush elephant, Lilac, better visit soon. The animals are expected to move to the new habitat Monday, but it won't be open to the public until spring, said zoo Director Larry Sorel.
2005-01-18 - Rochester, New York, United States.
On Tuesday, the Seneca Park Zoo will show off its plans for the elephants' new digs. The session will be held at the zoo's Animal Health and Education Complex from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. The new 27,000 square foot space will include a barn, a pool, and room for visitors. Last week, Monroe County lawmakers voted to borrow $4 million to build a new exhibit. There are currently two elephants at the zoo and one of them, Genny C, is expecting a baby in March ...
2023-03-18 - Dallas, United States.
This little boy is almost three weeks old, and he has a NAME! Meet... Okubili! His name means "two" or "duplicate" in Zulu, and we think it's perfect for this little one because he is a carbon copy of...
2023-03-15 - Jinan, China.
An Asian elephant named Yaqi at Jinan Zoo in East China's Shandong Province died of multiple organ failure on Monday, the zoo announced, breaking heart of netizens. Yaqi would no longer embrace the sp...
2023-03-08 - Dallas, United States.
In a historic birth, the Dallas Zoo welcomed a baby elephant to the family late last month, the zoo announced Wednesday. At 290 pounds, the male calf was born Feb. 26 at 2:27 a.m. to one of the zoo’...
2023-02-27 - Sequim, United States.
Using 21st century technology to peer into mankind’s history dating back nearly 14,000 years, a team led by a Texas A&M professor has confirmed what researchers believe is the oldest weapon made of ...
2023-02-24 - Fort Worth, United States.
It’s official, baby Brazos has a brother from another mother as of 2 a.m. on February 23. This healthy 37-inch-tall, 270-pound male Asian elephant calf is the fifth calf born at the Fort Worth Zoo, ...
2023-02-22 - Ramnagar, India.
The 35-year-old elephant Moti passed away on Saturday after suffering a leg and foot injury from being abused his whole life, animal welfare organization Wildlife SOS said. Moti was living in captivit...
2023-02-19 - Brisbane, Australia. Dr Ingrid Suter, Asian Captive Elephant Standards
Western-run NGOs would rather dominate and talk over local communities, deny poor people a legitimate income stream, and continue to dehumanise all Southeast Asian elephant workers as uneducated, igno...
2023-02-18 - Berita, Indonesia.
The male elephant Dwiki, aged approximately 43 years, was declared dead in ANECC, Simalungun Regency, February 14, 2023 at 06.20 WIB."On December 18, 2022, two Dwiki and Dini elephants were moved from...
2023-02-17 - Lucknow, India. Manish Sahu, Indian Express
Two women and a five-year-old boy were trampled to death when an elephant went berserk during a ‘kalash yatra’ (religious procession) at Mohammadpur Mafi village of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur dis...
2023-02-16 - , United States.
The upcoming animated feature film, set to premiere globally March 17, is directed by Wendy Rogers. To uncover the answer, the young boy must find both a mysterious elephant — currently in the hands...
2023-02-15 - Miami, United States.
Zoo Miami currently has a full time Zoo Keeper 2 position available with the Elephant team. We are searching for a team-oriented candidate that will be engaging and deliver exceptional customer servic...
2023-02-14 - Lampang, Thailand.
Keeping in mind the well-being of elephants, a total of 13 mahouts (trainers) and cavadis or assistants to mahouts from Tamil Nadu were sent to Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang for trainin...
2023-02-14 - Myakka City, United States.
Proposed development in East Manatee County could lead to changes at the Myakka Elephant Ranch in Myakka City. Julia Braren said every piece of land is precious in Myakka City. The Myakka Elephant Ran...
2023-02-14 - Seoul, South Korea. Srushti Gharat
In the video, a small elephant and its mother are sipping water from a pool when the calf slips into it. The mother elephant panics and tries to bring the baby elephant out of the water. Fortunately, ...
2023-02-09 - Nairobi, Kenya.
On the afternoon of 8th February, the Nursery herd gathered for their customary mud bath. As has become her new custom, Ziwadi joined in. She was splashing around and having lots of fun, when she sudd...
2023-02-09 - Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States.
Disney's Animal Kingdom is looking to fill an Animal Keeper Associate position on the Elephant team. You will work closely with a team of keepers to perform daily care of the collection following esta...
