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Pittsburgh Zoo illuminates exhibits with cultural experience

Mia Lubrani | staff writer Oct. 7, 2021 The Asian Lantern Festival is a celebratory experience hosted at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium Thursdays-Saturdays from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Until Oct. 30, everyone has the chance to head over to Highland Park to see what the zoo has to offer. On select days, the lanterns start to glow around dusk, and visitors can go on a … Continue reading Pittsburgh Zoo illuminates exhibits with cultural experience

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Penguins march and waddle at Pittsburgh Zoo event

Jessica Lincoln | Staff Writer On Sunday, all eyes were on the quarantine doors. Children pushed to the front to look through the openings in the barricades, and people of all ages craned their necks to look for movement in the window. Suddenly, the doors opened, and out came the stars of the show: 13 Macaroni and Gentoo penguins parading their way down the path … Continue reading Penguins march and waddle at Pittsburgh Zoo event

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Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer The decision to euthanize the Pittsburgh Zoo’s premature orphaned elephant calf last Wednesday reignited the ongoing debate about the ethics of zoos. The calf was born 30 days early, and her mother would not produce milk. The Pittsburgh Zoo adopted the abandoned calf and “consulted with elephant experts from around the world, including the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the world … Continue reading Elephant death at PGH zoo breeds ethical questions

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Where the Wild Things Are: Behind the cage at the Pittsburgh Zoo

By Seth Culp-Ressler | Asst. Features Editor This past Sunday The Duke got a behind the scenes peek at the Pittsburgh Zoo, all in hopes of gaining a little bit of insight as to what goes down on the other side of the fence at the Burgh’s very own menagerie. The tour, a University-sponsored get away, drew a group of 60 or so Duquesne students, and … Continue reading Where the Wild Things Are: Behind the cage at the Pittsburgh Zoo

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Zoo animals receive less than desirable treatment

By Sam Leon | Student Columnist A particular giraffe named Marius has been making headlines and stirring up some controversy in the world of zoos and animal rights. The baby giraffe in question was slaughtered in the Copenhagen Zoo in Denmark because he was extraneous. I have always been a lover of animals; it was an obsession when I was young. However, I’ve never thought … Continue reading Zoo animals receive less than desirable treatment

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