Tag Archives: Oakland Zoo

A.M. Splash: Human Waste Jams BART Escalators; Muni Free Rider Plan Stalls; SJ Mulls Sales Tax Hike; 101 Carpool Lane Opens

July 26, 2012, 9:19 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Human waste shuts down BART escalators (SF Chronicle) Once the stations close, the bottom of BART station stairwells in downtown San Francisco are often a prime location for homeless people to camp for the night or find a private place … Continue reading »

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Soooo Cute! Oakland Zoo Burgeons With Baby Animals

July 18, 2012, 5:24 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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There’s a baby boom going on at the Oakland Zoo. In recent months, zoo moms have given birth to three baby wallaroos, nine spotted turtles, 18 spiny lizards, a squirrel monkey, and hundreds of tadpoles and millipedes. Even us extra … Continue reading »

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Meet the Oakland Zoo's New Tigers; Photos, Video

October 20, 2011, 3:49 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Nancy Filippi, Managing Director of Operations and Marketing for the Oakland Zoo, tells a sad but interesting tale about the history of its four new tigers, which go on display to the public Saturday. The tigers come from the Gladys … Continue reading »

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Morning Splash: Oakland Zoo Controversy; Fruitvale Gang Injunction Arrests

May 9, 2011, 7:55 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Oakland Zoo plans recently approved by the Oakand Planning Commission will be appealed by opponents (Oakland Tribune) A battle over using 54 acres of prime parkland for a multimillion dollar Oakland Zoo expansion into Knowland Park has pitted those rallying … Continue reading »

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Video: Oakland Zoo's Baby North American River Otters

May 6, 2011, 8:43 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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The other day reporter Caitlin Esch visited the Oakland Zoo to get the lowdown on the recent birth of two baby North American River Otters. While there, she took some video of the momma and poppa otters. But this a.m., … Continue reading »

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North American River Otters Born at Oakland Zoo

May 5, 2011, 2:03 pm • Posted by Caitlin Esch
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The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the recent birth of two North American River otters named Tallulah and Ahanu—Native American Indian names that mean “Leaping Water” and “He Laughs,” respectively. This is a big deal for the zoo because it’s only … Continue reading »

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