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The Times of Northwest Indiana1d
Region zoo bids sad farewell to 20-year resident tiger
"Stripes celebrated his 20th birthday on October 15th, making him one of the oldest Bengal tigers in human care," according ...
Washington Park Zoo mourns death of beloved Bengal tiger
The Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Zoo officials say Stripes ...
Washington Park Zoo unveils renovations and expanded education programs for 2025 season
Washington Park Zoo is opening the gates for its 2025 season Saturday.It will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, ...
ABC573d
Washington Park Zoo's Stripes the tiger dead at 20
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The Washington Park Zoo announced the death of their 20-year-old Bengel tiger, Stripes, Monday morning. Zoo officials say Stripes was successfully receiving veterinary care pain ...
Orangutan bites zookeeper through barrier during training, Washington zoo says
An orangutan bit a zookeeper’s hand through a mesh barrier, causing a serious injury, a Washington zoo said. The incident ...
Washington zoo keeper hospitalized after orangutan bite
SEATTLE — An animal keeper at a Seattle zoo was treated at a local hospital after being bitten by an orangutan Saturday.
The Olympian10d
Orangutan bites zookeeper through barrier during training, Washington zoo says
a Washington zoo said. The incident happened Saturday, March 29, at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, the zoo wrote in a Facebook post. The keeper was doing a “routine training session” with ...