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Endangered Mouse Raised by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance today received a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care recognizing "Pat," a Pacific pocket mouse fondly named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart. Pat was born July 14, 2013 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in the first year of the organization's Pacific pocket mouse conservation breeding and reintroduction program. Today, he is 9 years and 209 days old. The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title is a win for all the tiny but mighty—and often overlooked—species around the world that play an important role in their ecosystems.

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  • Title Recognizes a 9-year-old Pacific Pocket Mouse, North America's Smallest Mouse Species
    SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance today received a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Oldest Living Mouse in Human Care recognizing "Pat," a Pacific pocket mouse fondly named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
  • Pat was born July 14, 2013 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, in the first year of the organization's Pacific pocket mouse conservation breeding and reintroduction program.
  • With the support from Orange County Parks, in 2016, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the U.S.
  • Weighing about the same as three pennies, the endangered Pacific pocket mouse is the smallest mouse species in North America.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park's 50-year History of Wildlife Conservation to be Celebrated with a Float in the 134th Rose Parade Presented by Honda

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 2, 2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance—an international conservation organization with "two front doors": the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park—will participate in the 134th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, with a float celebrating the Safari Park's 50th anniversary. The Safari Park opened in 1972 and since the beginning, saving species has been a key part of the Safari Park's mission. The Safari Park has played a huge role in the conservation of species ranging from condors and hornbills to rhinos and elephants. With its theme "Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation," the float depicts rhinos, giraffes and the Safari Park's iconic Wildlife Safari experience, and brings to life the Safari Park's ability to connect guests with wildlife and create life-changing moments.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 2, 2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliancean international conservation organization with "two front doors": the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Parkwill participate in the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, with a float celebrating the Safari Park's 50th anniversary.
  • Ollie Zirbel,lead wildlife care specialist, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature andworking towarda world where all life thrives.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Parkgiving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.
  • Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring all life thrives.

Wild Florida thrilled to announce albino alligator eggs!

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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KENANSVILLE, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Florida is the only attraction in the world with a successful albino alligator breeding program.

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  • KENANSVILLE, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild Florida is the only attraction in the world with a successful albino alligator breeding program.
  • Earlier this week, a batch of nine eggs were discovered inside the albino alligator exhibit inside Wild Florida's Gator Park.
  • "I can't believe this is our fourth batch of eggs from our superstar albino alligator couple Blizzard and Snowflake.
  • The Wild Florida team is dedicated to protecting, conserving, and enhancing Florida's diverse ecosystem to ensure that future generations can enjoy the wonders of wild, native Florida.

New Lawsuit Demands Right to Liberty, Sanctuary for Fresno Chaffee Zoo Elephants

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has filed a habeas corpus petition in the San Francisco Superior Court demanding the right to liberty and release to sanctuary of three elephants held in captivity at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California.

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  • In Defense of Animals based its assessment of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in part on the fact that three of the elephants in its custody died prematurely in a relatively short period of time.
  • We believe it's time for the California courts to consider the Fresno Chaffee Zoo elephants' fundamental right to liberty."
  • Dr. Lindsay's affidavit describes the physical and psychological suffering of the Fresno elephants caused by their lack of freedom.
  • For biographies of Nolwazi, Amahle, and Vusmusi and a detailed description of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo elephant exhibit, visit the elephants' court case timeline .

Lenny & Larry's Announces Partnership with San Diego Zoo

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenny & Larry's is proud to announce a partnership to celebrate the opening of the San Diego Zoo's new Wildlife Explorers Basecamp—more than three acres of wildlife adventure with one amazing goal: to encourage Wildlife Explorers of all ages to learn about nature, actively play, encounter new species and develop empathy for wildlife. In honor of this new experience, Lenny & Larry's is encouraging fans to support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's vision of a world where all life thrives by connecting with wildlife and becoming Wildlife Allies. Lenny & Larry's products, like The Complete Cookie-Fied Bar®, are crafted to fuel the minds and bodies of all ages, and this new partnership brings together the shared mission of living an active and healthy lifestyle.

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  • In honor of this new experience, Lenny & Larry's is encouraging fans to support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's vision of a world where all life thrives by connecting with wildlife and becoming Wildlife Allies.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Parkgiving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.
  • Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers television programming, which is in children's hospitals in 13 countries.
  • Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring all life thrives.

Calling All Explorers! Wildlife Explorers Basecamp Brings Innovation and Immersive Nature Play for All Ages to the San Diego Zoo

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Paul A. Baribault, president and chief executive officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with a group of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance team members, youth from across San Diego, and Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, joined in a festive opening ceremony welcoming guest into the new Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.

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  • Paul A. Baribault, president and chief executive officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with a group of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance team members, youth from across San Diego, and Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, joined in a festive opening ceremony welcoming guest into the new Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.
  • The San Diego Zoo opened Wildlife Explorers Basecamp on Friday, March 11, 2022 - it's largest endeavor to-date.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Parkgiving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.
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Zoetis Named One of Most Innovative Companies in 2022 by Fast Company

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Zoetis has been named to Fast Companys list of Most Innovative Companies for 2022 , ranking eighth in the corporate social responsibility category.

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  • Zoetis has been named to Fast Companys list of Most Innovative Companies for 2022 , ranking eighth in the corporate social responsibility category.
  • In addition to the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, 528 organizations are recognized across 52 categories.
  • In other recognitions of its progress on sustainability, Zoetis was named one of Newsweeks Most Responsible Companies for 2022 and was included in Investors Business Dailys 100 Best ESG Companies .
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Colossal Two-Story Tall Prodigious Porcupine Named Percy Joins Hundreds of LA School Children to Celebrate Next Week’s Grand Opening of the Famed San Diego Zoo’s Most Unique New Attraction in Its Legendary 106-Year History—Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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POINTS OF INTEREST -- The world's largest puppet ever conceived stops in Los Angeles to visit with hundreds of Los Angeles-area school children on its way to the March 11 grand opening of the renowned San Diego Zoo's new participatory Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. The puppet was created by the famed Jim Henson's Creature Shop. (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • Those friends represented a glimpse of the trove of wildlife from all over the planet that guests will encounter at the spectacular new attraction.
  • Percy the porcupine, on his journey to Basecamps highly anticipated unveiling next week, sensed the presence of his favorite treats of bananas and yams.
  • Admission for Basecamp is included with admission to the San Diego Zoo.
  • Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests of the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring all life thrives.

Two New Members Bring Conservation Expertise and Wildlife Media Experience to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees.

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  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees.
  • Aulani and Gary bring a remarkable amount of experience in conservation, wildlife protection and leadership in community engagement.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Parkgiving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.
  • Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.

Experience Kissimmee Promotes 'Whelmed' Campaign - a perfect balance of thrill and chill

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experience Kissimmee invites travelers to be 'Whelmed' a feeling of being perfectly balanced in a new campaign aimed at demonstrating how achieving a state of vacation nirvana is actually possible in a place where thrill meets chill.

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  • KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experience Kissimmee invites travelers to be 'Whelmed' a feeling of being perfectly balanced in a new campaign aimed at demonstrating how achieving a state of vacation nirvana is actually possible in a place where thrill meets chill.
  • Known as the Vacation Home Capital of the World, Kissimmee features 50,000 vacation homes among its inventory of 70,000 accommodations.
  • "Kissimmee is a place that has an attraction or adventure for every kind of traveler," said DT Minich, Experience Kissimmee President/CEO.
  • Kissimmee is the Vacation Home Capital of the World, with options ranging from two-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mansions.