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.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be breezy with gusts up to 25 mph as temperatures will hit the 50s.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Police in Washington Township are investigating after a suspect broke into a home and tried to enter two others.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
A 71-year-old woman was critically injured Tuesday night after being struck by a van in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
Police in Washington Township are investigating after a suspect broke into a home and tried to enter two others.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be breezy with gusts up to 25 mph as temperatures will hit the 50s.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by stray gunfire in a West Philadelphia shooting that critically injured a man on Market Street Tuesday night, police said.
A large sinkhole is blocked off at the five-point intersection that includes Rodney Street and North Wister Street in West Oak Lane.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
A 71-year-old woman was critically injured Tuesday night after being struck by a van in Northeast Philadelphia, police said.
A Bensalem shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it's closing its doors, six years after opening.
A 48-year-old man hunting deer in Montgomery County was injured Tuesday when another hunter shot him with an arrow, police said.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Police in Washington Township are investigating after a suspect broke into a home and tried to enter two others.
Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said doubling down on the department's drone program helps make the city safer.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a dead whale, tentatively identified as a Fin whale, was found on the bow of a ship at the Gloucester City marine terminal.
Drone video shows the dramatic rescue of a dog that escaped from a car during a pit stop in New Jersey last weekend.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Danny Briere is focused on the future as the Flyers reach the season's midpoint in playoff contention.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the last two games of the regular season with a hamstring injury.
Bruce Brown scores 19 points, including the winning bucket in overtime, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-124 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Ahead of the NFL playoffs this weekend, a few Philadelphia Eagles players took a night to give back.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be a high of 56 degrees. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
This year, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day all fell during the workweek — typically some of the Red Cross's busiest donation days.
Police say a 65-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were injured in a shooting in West Philadelphia Tuesday night outside a beer distributor.
Police in South Jersey are searching for a suspect accused of burglarizing a Washington Township home on New Year's Eve and trying to rob two others.
Federal health officials have made big changes to childhood vaccination recommendations, including no longer recommending flu shots for healthy children — and one mother is worried lives could be lost. Stephanie Stahl reports.