Roger Williams Park Zoo mourns loss of 'beloved' giant otter Fernando

A popular giant otter at the Roger Williams Park Zoo had to be euthanized, despite efforts by zookeepers to treat its ailments with "groundbreaking stem cell therapy." ...

'Their memory lives on': Second giant otter dies at Roger Williams Zoo

Within days of losing his brother, Fernando, a second giant otter at the Roger Williams Park Zoo has died. Romo, who was ...

Santa Ana Zoo unveils River’s Edge, a new immersive multi-species exhibit

Construction on the roughly $8.6 million habitat began in 2022, replacing an aging exhibit with a modern space designed to prioritize animal comfort and well-being.
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Giant river otter returns to Argentina after almost four decades

A family of giant river otters was released into the Iberá National Park in northeast Argentina on July 1. The endangered species, with no known breeding populations in Argentina over the past 40 ...
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'Giant River Otter!': So many more sights to see on safari to the Pantanal in Brazil

Helen Blazis of Grafton recently returned from leading a safari to the Pantanal of Brazil. Her safari included photographers from Worcester County, and the group wanted to bring home stories of ...