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Debate Over Potential Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Heats Up

Debate Over Potential Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Heats Up

Dallas Zoo Named No. 6 Worst for Elephants

Dallas Zoo Named No. 6 Worst for Elephants

Dallas Zoo Collects Ivory, Skins as It Works To Educate Public About Illegal Wildlife Trade

By Samantha Thornfelt
Oct 27, 2023

Dallas is a hub in the illegal wildlife trade, and the zoo wants to help stop that through education.
'That Adds Stress to a Dog': Dallas Animal Shelter Is Way Over Capacity and Needs a Lot of Help

By Jacob Vaughn
Oct 6, 2023

Dogs in the Dallas shelter are having to share kennels. Officials say they're "matchmakers" for families and the animals at their shelter.
Dallas Animal Services Wants a New, Much Larger Shelter

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 5, 2023

The agency is advocating for a facility that could cost more than $114 million, be more than twice the current size and help the city manage its animals.
Dallas Animal Services Has Had Too Many Dogs Since Early June

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 18, 2023

The city only has 300 kennels for the 385 dogs currently in its shelter. When there are too many animals, some have to be euthanized.
Oklahoma Could Reduce Penalties for Cockfighting While Texas Still a 'Hotspot'

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 18, 2023

The Oklahoma legislature could reduce penalties for cockfighting. Advocates say that Texas also has a problem with cockfighting, thanks to recent Dallas arrests.
Internet Sleuths Accused Him of Stealing a Dog. He Actually Saved Her.

By Simone Carter
Apr 17, 2023

Mabel the French bulldog mix escaped from her owner's yard, but the internet quickly accused a Black man of having stolen her.
Nature Lovers Rejoice: Texas Bill Aims To Help Save the State's Bees

By Simone Carter
Mar 24, 2023

Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini has filed a bill aimed at saving the state's bees.
Dallas Zoo Welcomes (Really, Really Big) Baby Elephant

By Simone Carter
Mar 9, 2023

After a rocky start to 2023, Dallas Zoo has welcomed a brand-new baby elephant.
With So Much Drama at the Dallas Zoo, We Ask: What's a Zoo To Do?

By Simone Carter
Feb 22, 2023

Wild emperor tamarins thrive in tropical rainforests, so it’s safe to assume that on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Bella and Finn were cold. It was 37 degrees inside the boarded-up community home in Lancaster where the pair of monkeys was finally found. The day before, news broke that they’d been swiped...
Watch Where You Step: Rattlesnakes Descend on Texas Capitol

By Simone Carter
Feb 14, 2023

Rattlesnakes will make an appearance this week at the Texas Capitol as part of a decades-old annual tradition.
Suspect Arrested in Dallas Zoo Stolen Monkey Case

By Kelly Dearmore
Feb 3, 2023

Dallas Police have arrested Davion Irvin, 24, in connection with the stolen emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. According to the Police Department's statement, Irvin was apprehended following a tip on Thursday night that the he had been seen at the Dallas Aquarium "near animal exhibits." Upon responding to...
Stolen Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Doing Well After Being Returned to the Dallas Zoo

By Kelly Dearmore
Feb 1, 2023

A photo released by the Dallas Police Department prompted a local woman to provide police with the tip that led to the recovery of two emperor tamarin monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo. The two monkeys were found in the closet of a house in Lancaster on Tuesday evening and...
More Missing Animals: Two Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Stolen from the Dallas Zoo

By Kelly Dearmore
Feb 1, 2023

On Monday afternoon the Dallas Zoo announced that two of its emperor tamarin monkeys were missing. In a statement, the Zoo said foul play is likely involved, noting: "It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised." The pair of missing monkeys comes less than two weeks after Pin, the...
Police Investigating Endangered Vulture Found Dead at Dallas Zoo

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 24, 2023

The Dallas Zoo found one of its lappet-faced vultures dead on Saturday morning. Now, the police are investigating and there's a $10,000 reward being offered for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of whoever might be responsible for the vulture's death.
UPDATE: Clouded Leopard Escapes Enclosure at Dallas Zoo. Police, Zoo Still Searching

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 13, 2023

The Dallas Zoo got two clouded leopards in 2021. On Friday, one of them went missing.
Dallas Deals with Influx of Canine Upper Respiratory Infections with Help From Residents

By Jacob Vaughn
Dec 20, 2022

Dallas Animal Services has been offering $150 gift cards to people who foster medium or big dogs to help stop the spread of canine upper respiratory infection.
A New Audit Found Flaws in How Dallas Determines Whether a Dog Is 'Dangerous'

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 9, 2022

Audit finds shortcomings in how Dallas investigates aggressive and dangerous dogs.
Texans, It Could Be Your Chance to Catch Giant Alligator Gar in the Trinity River

By Kate Pezzulli
Sep 1, 2022

Texas Parks and Wildlife puts on drawing for 150 anglers to be able to catch and keep an over 48-inch alligator gar from the Trinity River
Hey, Texas: Turn 'Lights Out' This Fall to Help Save Migratory Birds

By Simone Carter
Aug 19, 2022

A campaign called "Lights Out Texas" is asking residents to turn out lights at night in an effort to save the birds.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Denies Petition Urging Mountain Lion Conservation

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 11, 2022

A group of Texans is advocating for the conservation of mountain lions in the state. The denial of their petition may be a step in the right direction.

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