June 17, 2015 Allentown, PA Authorities are searching for thieves who stole more than a dozen exotic birds valued at more than $9,000 from a pet store. The babies were still being hand-fed and could die without proper care. Other
June 16, 2015 Orlando, FL An 8-year old, male bottlenose dolphin named Lagos has died of unknown causes at SeaWorld Orlando. Marine
June 15, 2015 Akron, OH Seven pythons, several guinea pigs and a chinchilla were stolen from the Akron Rattery and Reptile Center. Other animals were let loose from their cages. ReptilesOther
June 4, 2015 Atlanta, GA A one-month old baby beluga whale has died at the Georgia Aquarium despite efforts to save her life. Marine
June 2, 2015 Virginia Beach, VA Three kids stole a corn snake from an exotic pet store in Virginia Beach. Reptiles
June 2, 2015 Oshkosh, WI A worker unintentionally left a gate open to an off-limit area which allowed some patrons to the zoo to get close to the zoo’s wolf pack. While the mother was busy snapping pictures, her 4-year old son approached the enclosure and stuck his finger through the chain link fence and was bitten by one of the wolves. Because the mother opted not to have her son treated for rabies as a precaution, the wolf had to be euthanized. Other
June 1, 2015 Omaha, NE A Komodo Dragon bit a caretaker at the Omaha Zoo. The caretaker was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition. Reptiles
May 19, 2015 Douglas County, GA An emu was found running loose in traffic on a highway in GA and was causing a traffic jam. The bird had escaped from a private owner, but was corralled and captured. Other
May 16, 2015 Altoona, IA A zebra was found wandering the city limits of Altoona. The guardian may be charged with an “animal at loose” citation when found. Other
May 11, 2015 Chillicothe, MO A six-year old Capuchin monkey escaped his guardian and has been on the loose. He was last seen wearing a leash. Primates