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Tiger visiting Mesker Park Zoo

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 5:43pm
Tiger visiting Mesker Park Zoo

A 15-year-old Amur tiger arrived at Mesker Park Zoo Monday, on loan from the zoo in Cleveland.  

The 236-pound female tiger named Gala was transported by truck with a USDA-licensed animal transport specialist in a trip that took about eight hours, according to Cleveland radio station WTAM.

The transfer to Mesker Park was recommended by the Amur tiger Species Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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ZooFari Earth program brings exotic animals to the library

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, June 10th, 2011, 2:02pm
ZooFari Earth program brings exotic animals to the library

On Monday and Tuesday, June 13 and 14h, there will be some unique visitors at six EVPL locations.  At ZooFari Earth, a program by Animal Tales, customers will get an up-close look at six animals from six continents.  The program exhibits live birds, mammals, reptiles and other creatures from across the globe.

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Zoo Brew offers food and drink at Mesker Park

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, June 10th, 2011, 11:08am
Zoo Brew offers food and drink at Mesker Park

Raise your mug this weekend to a night of fun at the 2nd annual Zoo Brew at Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.

You can stroll on a path around the zoo while enjoying up to 25 beer and wine samples as well as food samples from over a dozen local restaurants.

The event is Saturday from seven to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

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