Ursa International

06/09/2023

Loving seeing Tracy grow up to be a fine Chimp!! Good job Chimp Haven for allowing Chimps to life a chimps life.
The next generation is emerging.

Who remembers our OG oops baby, Tracy? Tracy has grown older and wiser, and now she passes on her wisdom to the younger girls, teaching them how to roll down hills and climb trees. She may not be a baby anymore, but she is still a certified cutie!!

12/08/2023

Celebrating world elephant day with Zoo Atlanta’s bull Msholo!! At least someone using their pool!! Jambo Msholo!

07/04/2023

Here's a video of the Sea Lion Tunnel experience at the Houston Zoo Galapagos Exhibit! Fun!!

07/04/2023

Had the extreme pleasure and amazing coincidence of attending the opening of Houston Zoo's Galapagos Exhibit while I was passing through Houston! Lee Ehmke and his team (SH|R) has created a magnificent immersion exhibit at the entrance to the zoo. Animals include Galapagos Tortoise, Sea Lions, Penguin, Iguana and sea horses and jellies in a dramatically beautiful, indoor/outdoor sequence. It's a contender for 2023 Exhibit award for sure. Congratulations Houston Zoo and Lee! and thanks for including me on the guest list for some pretty nice parties!

25/01/2023

I have a google alert for “zoo” news and this is the first time in twenty years that EVERY article on the list of 10 stories was on this! This is serious. The crazies are at the zoo killing endangered species - snd this must stop. Still don’t know how the bird was killed but this is a big story picked up by everybody. Even the Ursa website!!

Officials believe the endangered bird died after suffering an intentional, fatal wound.

07/04/2022

At first I didn’t recognize this place… then it became clear - I missed two years of growth!! Zoo atlanta still making my heart sing 🎶

23/01/2022

Exciting times for zoos!! 13 major Directorships in the last year!!!

Change is in the air!

And last week Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Announces Dr. Jeff Ettling as President and CEO.

Will miss Tony’s calm influence there - but looking forward to the new collective zoo and its opportunities for a massively diverse grouping including 3 successful women. Times are changing folks and it’s a good thing.

The full list is;

Brookfield Zoo - CEO Stuart Strahl will retire by the end of the year; replacement is TBD.

Columbus Zoo - CEO Tom Stalf resigned; replaced by Tom Schmid from Texas State Aquarium (where he was CEO).

Detroit Zoo - Director Ron Kagan retired; replaced by Haley Murphy from Zoo Atlanta (where she was Deputy Director).

Lincoln Park Zoo - President Kevin Bell retired; replaced by Meghan Ross who was an Internal Hire (she was previously Director).

Louisville Zoo - Director John Walczak retired; replaced by Daniel Maloney from Jacksonville Zoo (where he was Director of Animal Care and Wellness).

Milwaukee County Zoo - Director Chuck Wikenhauser retired; replaced by Amos Morris from Fresno Chaffe Zoo (where he was Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer).

Oregon Zoo - Director Don Moore retired; replaced by Heidi Rahn who was an Internal Hire (she was previously Bond Program Director).

Pittsburgh Zoo - Director Barbara Baker retired, replaced by Jeremy Goodman from Roger Williams Park Zoo (where he was Director).

Roger Williams Park Zoo - Director Jeremy Goodman went to Pittsburgh, replacement is TBD.

Saint Louis Zoo - Director Jeffery Bonner Retired, replaced by Dwight Scott from San Diego Zoo (where he was Director).

San Diego Zoo - Director Dwight Scott went to Saint Louis; replacement is TBD.

Texas State Aquarium - CEO Tom Stalf went to Columbus; replacement is TBD.

Zoo Miami - Director Carol Kruse retired; replaced by William Elgar from Georgia Aquarium (where he was Director).

With over 2,000 animal species and 1,000 rare plants, there's something for everyone to explore at Northeast Florida's premier zoo and botanical garden.

23/11/2021

Had the pleasure of giving a one-hour lecture to three Science classrooms of 4-5th graders at the Menlo Park Academy in Cleveland on "Wellness for Zoo Animals". They were given the assignment to design a zoo enclosure for three animal species and two plant species. While I am always happy to share my work, it's especially rewarding to share it with enthusiastic youngster before they turn into troubled teens who don't care. These guys were great!

15/09/2021

Good news! Dallas zoo announce a new birth of a Sumatran Tiger (living in our beautiful habitat)! Cub’s mom didn’t have adequate milk to sustain him/her - so he/she is being hand raised- lucky keepers!! Congratulations Dallas. Every birth of a tiger is good news.

27/07/2021

More chimps having a ball!

05/11/2020

With all the excitement of the Election and Covid-19 - I never got a chance to officially (on FB) congratulate Zoo New England on the birth of a(nother) Male Gorilla!

So adorable!

The press release said on October 14th, "At 6:35 p.m., the 6 pound, 3 ounce gorilla infant was delivered. He’s a big baby, as gorilla infants typically weigh 3-5 pounds, and is the first male gorilla ever born at Franklin Park Zoo."

This was a cesarean birth with some complications - and there was lots of assistance from Boston Area hospitals. Good Job Dr. Eric! Mom, Kiki apparently is resting comfortable - no mention of who the Dad was...This was Kiki fourth child, first male.

14/10/2020

Here’s a campaign video for the final $ to complete phase 3 at chimp have - so close and yet more money is needed. Check it out - this phase is going to really pull it all together! Help if you can!

Chimp Haven is expanding to make room for nearly 100 chimps who still remain in research facilities. Be part of this historic effort to Welcome Them Home at ...