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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Coverage of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 15 · 14:14 UTCMost recent: Jul 16 · 17:48 UTC
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Minnesota Zooorganization1Umetopic1Malayan tapirtopic1Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Planorganization1Tuahtopic1Woodland Park Zooorganization1puffin habitatplace1avian diseasetopic1
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  • SCIENCEJul 16 · 17:48 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Meet Ume: Minnesota Zoo’s 1-year-old tapir ready to meet visitors

    The Minnesota Zoo announced that Ume, a 1-year-old Malayan tapir born at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington, has made her public debut at the Tropics Trail. The zoo highlighted Ume's role in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which aims to conserve endangered species like the Malayan tapir, with fewer than 2,500 remaining in the wild. Visitors can currently only access indoor exhibits due to hazardous air quality.

  • HEALTHJul 15 · 14:14 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium puffin habitat closes after deaths

    The puffin habitat at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has closed following deaths, with visitors advised to monitor for avian disease symptoms. The risk to visitors is considered low.