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El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Mountain Lions to Predict Super Bowl Winner

El Paso Zoo - Feb 6, 2025

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites you to join Franklin and Scout, the Zoo’s resident mountain lions, as they make their highly anticipated Super Bowl prediction!

2025.02.06 MEDIA ADVISORY Zoo Mountain Lions to Make Super Bowl Prediction


“Quit Bugging Me” Valentine’s Event Returns to the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - Feb 4, 2025

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens’ popular Valentine’s event, the global sensation “Quit Bugging Me,” is back!

2025.02.04 NEWS RELEASE Quit Buggin Me Valentines Day Event at the El Paso Zoo


El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens to Host Gender Reveal for Newborn Giraffe

El Paso Zoo - Feb 4, 2025

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites members of the media to a special gender reveal celebration for its newest family member—a newborn giraffe.

2025.02.04 MEDIA ADVISORY El Paso Zoo Hosts Gender Reveal For Newborn Giraffe


El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Welcomes Newborn Giraffe Calf

El Paso Zoo - Jan 30, 2025

The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens is thrilled to announce the birth of a six-foot-tall baby giraffe, born to mother Gigi and father Juma.

2025.01.30 NEWS RELEASE Baby Giraffe Born at El Paso Zoo


Endangered Animals Depart El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens to Support Critical Conservation Efforts

El Paso Zoo - Dec 6, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens bids a heartfelt farewell to two beloved residents, Obi the reticulated giraffe and Olan the Malayan tiger, as they embark on new journeys to support global conservation efforts.

2024.12.06 NEWS RELEASE Endangered Animals Leaving El Paso Zoo


El Paso at the Zoo Returns with Spooky Fun at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - Oct 20, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is excited to invite the community to its beloved fall tradition, Boo at the Zoo, happening on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27.

NEWS RELEASE Boo at the Zoo Returns


El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens to Unveil Stuffed Animals on Wheels

El Paso Zoo - Oct 17, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is excited to invite the media to the launch of its newest attraction: Scooter Pals—motorized, rideable stuffed animals on wheels that will bring an extra element of fun to any Zoo visit.

MEDIA ADVISORY El Paso Zoo to Unveil Entertainment Vehicles


El Paso Zoo Hosts Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta and World Rhino Day Celebration

El Paso Zoo - Sep 19, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in partnership with the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Parque Central in Juarez, will host the 20th annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, Septembe

2024.09.19 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Hosts Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta and World Rhino Day


El Paso Zoo Saves Smuggled Spider Monkeys

El Paso Zoo - Sep 13, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is providing critical care and shelter to two infant spider monkeys rescued from a recent smuggling attempt.

2024.09.13 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Saves Smuggled Spider Monkeys


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Mourns Loss of Beloved Sea Lion

El Paso Zoo - Sep 4, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is heartbroken to share the loss of our cherished California sea lion, Little Bit, or “L.B.” He passed away on Sunday at the age of 25 after a period of declining health.

2024.09.04 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Sea Lion


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