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Patricia Simmons, former director of Akron Zoo, passes away after 5-year cancer battle
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Patricia Simmons, former director of Akron Zoo, passes away after 5 ...
Rare gharial crocodiles hatch at Fort Worth Zoo for third year in a row
For the third year running, Fort Worth Zoo has successfully hatched critically endangered gharial crocodiles. Get a close look here.
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Blank Park Zoo introduces new baby Japanese macaque
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A baby Japanese macaque has been introduced to the Blank Park Zoo. Taro, a baby Japanese macaque, ...
NC Zoo CEO and director passes away after 5-year cancer fight
The North Carolina Zoo shared the sad news Monday that Pat Simmons, the zoo's director and CEO since 2015, has died after a fight with cancer.
It’s a boy! Japanese macaque born at Blank Park Zoo
Officials announced another new addition to the Blank Park Zoo on Monday — a baby Japanese macaque. The baby, a boy named ...
North Carolina Zoo CEO dies after yearslong cancer battle
The CEO of the North Carolina Zoo has died. Pat Simmons, who began serving with the zoo in 2015, passed away after a five-year battle with cancer. In addition to CEO, she was also the director. Prior ...