To me, it was paradise on earth. I have nothing but the fondest memories of growing up in a zoo. I lived the life of a prince. What maharaja’s son had such vast, luxuriant grounds to play about? What palace has such a menagerie? My alarm clock during my childhood was a pride of lions. […]
A Sanctuary for Retired Circus and Zoo Elephants
If you were over 30 years old and weighing in at between 5,000 and 10,000 lbs – wouldn’t you want to spend all day with the girls, grazing on more than 2,000 acres? The Elephant Sanctuary offers just that for fourteen elephants – both Asian and African – who are old, sick or needy zoo […]
ALL ABOARD THE FASHION PANDA EXPRESS
A New York fashion designer – turned – explorer introduces the world to what is now one of the most loved yet endangered animals. This may come as a surprise, but there was a time when pandas were considered violent and mysterious creatures – their captures seen as conquests for only the bravest of hunters. In […]
Belizo Zoo – One Woman’s Dream To Save The Endangered Jaguar!
There is no doubt about it that Sharon Matola is passionate about what she does: saving lives one at a time. The lives of animals that is. The biologist and environmentalist is the founder and director of The Belize Zoo, which is currently the only zoo in the country. Getting to the zoo’s current […]
Animalistic Love All Around the World
Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here and we will all be celebrating in one way or another. For the people without a significant other, this day is known as “Singles Awareness Day.” On the opposing end, this day usually revolves around the tradition of dinner, drinks, and other practices. However, did you know […]
Top 10 Dog Breeds for Little Kids
Are you looking for a perfect pooch to join your family? Often times, families with small kids are hesitant with providing a furry addition to their clan because they fear for the safety of their child or children. How the dog reacts to the children and vice versa are important factors. The question at hand is which […]