Low water levels threaten river dolphins, fish species, and macaws NEW YORK (November 12, 2010) – A wide range of wildlife – from pink river dolphins to macaws – are being adversely affected by the worst drought on record gripping the Peruvian Amazon, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which is monitoring Peru’s Samiria River.   WCS researchers are working with local communities in the 7,700-square-mile Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to observe how changes in water...

Majestic eagle owl, Flaco, makes his public debut   New York, N.Y. Nov. 10, 2010 – He has large talons, an intense stare, and is the biggest and newest addition to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo – an eagle owl named Flaco. This beautiful bird has visitors pausing at his exhibit in amazement. His large eyes emit an intense stare as he turns his head like only an owl can do.  Zookeepers say Flaco is adjusting very well to his new home at the zoo and is a truly awe-insp...

Call for Entries:New York City high school singing groups, glee clubs, choirs, etc.Compete to be the best in New York CityWin a $2,500 grant and an opportunity to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times SquareFree to enter, submissions must be received by Friday, Nov. 19 New York, NY – November 3, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society and the Hard Rock Cafe are now accepting applications from high school singing groups to compete in the first ever city-wide singing competition a...

Holiday 4-D experience to run Nov. 6, 2010 – Jan. 2, 2011 Bronx, NY – Nov. 3, 2010 – The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience will be making stops at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium for the holiday season – running from Saturday, Saturday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience is based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment and inspired by the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Alls...

Aquarium keeper acts as a surrogate mother to abandoned pup View the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NBQ_U0wojU Brooklyn, New York – Oct. 29, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium is happy to announce that Tazo, an orphaned northern sea otter pup found stranded this summer in Homer, Alaska, is doing extremely well in his home at the aquarium and is almost ready to go on exhibit to meet the public. Tazo was separated fr...

Panel of experts address key issues at November 17th event to be held at California Academy of Sciences SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2010) –Among the greatest threats to wildlife in the 21st century are that of impeded migrations and fragmented habitats, according to Wildlife Conservation Society scientists speaking at  Saving the Last of the Wild: North American Corridors—an event being held at the California Academy of Sciences. The event is free to the public and...

Festivities include treats for everyone – even the animals New York, N.Y.-date – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo are hosting their annual Boo at the Zoo – a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza, all day Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31. Festivities include costumes, arts and crafts, and treats for the animals. The events promise spine-tingling surprises and terrifying thrills for zoo-goers of all ages. On both days of the Halloween weekend, anima...

Dwarf and banded mongoose species exhibited side-by-sideTropic Zone exhibit renovations just in time for winter View the videos: Banded: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ZPwaaXLkQDwarf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWnjwZB6JdINew York, N.Y.- Oct. 27, 2010-Eight bundles of joy have arrived in the Tropic Zone at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo – four dwarf and four banded mongoose pups. The two litters mark the first dwarf and banded mongoose pups every born at WC...

November 10th Event to Be Held at Boston’s Somerset Club, Open to the Public BOSTON (October 27, 2010) –New York State’s famed Adirondacks may be radically changed over the next 100 years due to climate change, according to Wildlife Conservation Society Ecologist Jerry Jenkins, author of  Climate Change in the Adirondacks -The Path to Sustainability. Jenkins will be speaking at a public lecture at the Somerset Club in Boston on November 10th at 6:00 PM, and will present an analysis o...

Wild adventures continue as fall/winter hours go into effect   New York, N.Y.- Oct. 24, 2010 – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s wildlife parks – Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium – have announced that fall/winter hours will go into effect starting Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. Each of the five WCS wildlife parks will now be open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily.   Although the days are shorter, there is still plenty to see at ...