Philadelphia Zoo Inviting Public To Help Name Sloth Bear Cub
An adorable little sloth bear cub was born at the zoo in December and they are inviting the public to help choose a name.
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An adorable little sloth bear cub was born at the zoo in December and they are inviting the public to help choose a name.
A sloth bear cub was born last December but it just made its public debut last month.
Every day at 2 p.m., the zoo will introduce you to different animals and take you behind the scenes.
The cub was born to 7-year-old Kayla and 6-year-old Bhalu on Dec. 11.
It offers visitors tons of Halloween activities, including a graveyard showcasing extinct animals and animals they are trying to save from extinction.
In total, the experience will feature more than 600,000 lights, six-and-a-half miles of power cords, 500 illuminated flamingos, 200 illuminated penguins and much more.
The zoo has done extensive work with species that are found in the thick of the fire, like jaguars and pumas.
The zoo celebrated Amani's third birthday.
Many visitors wished Amani happy birthday and made cards, as the birthday girl enjoyed an ice cake with members of her troop.
The aerial structure gives the primates a new spot to have fun or just relax.
The course is 25 minutes of pure fun.
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There are 22 audio storybook boxes with educational information about animals situated throughout the zoo.
A retro favorite is returning to the Philadelphia Zoo.
Tabriz is seeking treatment at CHOP for a disease that affects less than 100 people worldwide.
The zoo is sharing photos with the "#AnimalsToFallFor" hashtag, featuring some cute zoo animals and their pumpkins.
There was a celebration at the Philadelphia Zoo on Thursday.
Giraffes can live to be 25 in the wild and longer in captivity.
Police in Philadelphia have launched an internal investigation into the arrest of a black teenager outside the Philadelphia Zoo.
Some of the children are seen on video striking responding officers as they cite both a 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old man with disorderly conduct.
The Philadelphia Zoo debuted a new baby giraffe this Tuesday. Baby Beau was born to Philadelphia Zoo's giraffes Stella and Gus on Sunday, June 9th.
The zoo says the birds appear healthy, but a little hungry, and have been examined by the veterinary staff.
The birds caused traffic delays on I-76 before eventually hopping off the highway.
Philadelphia has many famous firsts, including the distinction of being home to America's first zoo.
For Connie Stine, a trip to a childhood spot would be enough to light up her world and lift her spirits.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
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Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
Maria Popol was found dead inside her Telford Borough apartment last weekend, and the Bucks County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.
Prosecutors said the arrests involve members of four street groups: The Senders, PNB, Close-Range Gang and 7th Street.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Since 1743, Blue Bell Inn has welcomed those looking for a hot meal and warm company at the white building formerly known as The White House.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
A South Jersey nonprofit is teaching women how to defend themselves while also launching a new effort to support those recovering from difficult situations.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran running back Dameon Pierce, 26, agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 announced more details about the FIFA Fan Festival tied to the city's World Cup matches.
Noah Cates scored on a deflection off goalie Lukas Dostal's skate at 2:17 of overtime and — after a review for offsides on the play — the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in February are due back in court Friday, exactly one month after their arrests.
Twenty-one members of four Philadelphia street gangs are charged in connection with two dozen crimes, including a murder, over two years, prosecutors said Thursday.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, are searching for a group of masked thieves caught stealing a Dodge Charger Daytona that was parked in someone's driveway.
Outdoor watch parties on Lemon Hill, food trucks and soccer experiences with free family fun — Dan Snyder has more on what Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is planning for the FIFA Fan Festival coinciding with the World Cup.
The No. 3-seeded Virginia Cavaliers and seven other teams playing in Philadelphia's four 1st-round NCAA men's basketball tournament games took part in open practice on Thursday ahead of the action. Krystle Rich reports from the free open event at Xfinity Mobile Arena.