City’s loss

Inquirer, Inquirer.net 04/21/2017

Animal lovers in Cebu City may want to mark May 15 on their calendars as this was the date set by the Cebu City government to transfer all of the more than 70 animals staying in the…

Amlan Zoo: Paradise for animals

Tonee Despojo 10/23/2016

Amlan, a sleepy fourth class municipality in Negros Oriental that has offered to take Cebu City Zoo’s animals once it will be closed, apparently is more than qualified to make that offer. Amlan, which is just a…

Biologist needed for zoo — DENR-7 head

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/05/2016

WITH the Cebu City government to decide on the fate of the Cebu City Zoo after the outcome of the talks on the land swap deal with the province, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in…

Better stewards

09/27/2016

In as close to an ideal world as humanly possible, humanity and creation would live side by side with each other in relative peace and harmony, a so-called “ecopolis” where people practice sustainable living and creatures and…

DENR-7 moves to protect Cebu City Zoo animals

Morexette Erram 09/24/2016

In efforts to keep the animals of Cebu City’s once-vibrant zoo alive, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the region held a conference last Friday and approved six resolutions to protect the animals’ welfare,…

Davide not keen on acquiring zoo animals

Nestle L. Semilla 09/23/2016

Gov. Hilario Davide III announced yesterday that he was not interested in acquiring the animals from Cebu City Zoo. Davide said he declined the offer of Mayor Tomas Osmeña to donate the 272 animals in the zoo…

Tomas confirms closure plans for Cebu City Zoo

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/19/2016

Cebu City residents may have to count the days until they bid goodbye to the 272 animals of the Cebu City Zoo. Most of them will be shipped to a planned zoo in Negros Oriental while the…

Cebu Zoo: A haven for rescued animals no more

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/16/2016

(Conclusion) When Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña gave off the impression that he didn’t care about what will happen to the animals at the Cebu Zoo by leaving the facility with no one to care for them, it…

Conga mascot thrills Cebu City zoo visitors

Carmel Loise Matus 02/08/2016

CONGA, an ape mascot, had a treat to visitors of the Cebu City Zoo (CCZ) on Chinese New Year. Conga, named after the zoo’s only black ape, roamed around the zoo and mingled with the crowd to…

Want to sponsor zoo animals?

08/16/2015

The Cebu City Zoo is inviting  private companies to adopt or sponsor a zoo  animal in order to help cover  the cost for their care. Cebu City Zoo Manager Giovanni Romarate said the program covers the care…

‘Drink fluids, avoid heat’

Melissa Q. Cabahug 04/07/2015

To beat the summer heat, drink at least eight glasses of water a day to avoid dehydration. Better yet stay indoors as much as possible, health authorities said yesterday. “The best way to avoid heatstroke is to…

Zoo animals get special summer diet

Doris C. Bongcac 04/07/2015

The 23 animal species at the Cebu City Zoo have been given water mixed with dextrose powder to ensure they do not get dehydrated from the summer heat, said zoo manager Giovanni Romarate. Romarate said they also…

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