Attica Zoological Park
Animals
Rare Pygmy Hippo Born in Athens Zoo
A rare and endangered pygmy hippo has been born in Athens' Attica Zoological Park for the first time in 10 years, delighting conservationists.
A lack of male pygmy hippopotamus in captivity had complicated breeding efforts, so zoo staff were "absolutely...
Animals
Newborn Rare Red Panda Becomes Athens Zoo Sensation
A newly born red panda has become an instant star of a zoo near Athens as hundreds queued to get a glimpse last weekend on Red Panda Day at the Attica Zoological Park.
The red baby panda is two months...
Animals
Rare White Tiger Cub Euthanatized in Greece
A rare white tiger cub that was left abandoned, hiding under the bins in the town of Spata, Greece, in February was euthanized on Monday.
The cub was found under a garbage bin outside the Attica Zoological Park, east of...
Animals
Tiger Cub Abandoned Outside Greek Zoo to be Euthanized
A team of vets decided to euthanize a rare white tiger cub found under a garbage bin outside the Attica Zoological Park in February.
Jean-Jacques Lesueur, the founder of the zoo, where the white tiger is housed, explained that the...
Animals
Chimpanzee Escaped from Athens Zoo, Shot Dead
A male chimpanzee was shot dead after escaping from its enclosure at the Attica Zoological Park, which is located just outside of Athens, on Saturday.
The killing of the animal, as well as the details surrounding its escape from the...
Animals
Rare Jaguars Killed at Greek Zoo After Escaping Enclosure
Two rare jaguars have been shot and killed after they escaped their enclosure at a zoo near Athens.
The incident happened earlier in December but it was only revealed through an announcement by the Attica Zoological park on Saturday.
According to...
Animals
Greek Zoological Park Accused of Mistreating Dolphins
Greek authorities are suing a zoological park in Athens for using its dolphins for entertainment purposes, which is strictly forbidden under Greek law.
Environmental inspectors have asked a prosecutor to investigate claims that the Attica Zoological Park mistreats its dolphins...
Animals
Meet 'Bill' the Orphaned Seal Pup at Attica's Zoo
Bill is a resident of the rehabilitation unit for orphaned seals at the Attica Zoological Park outside of Athens.
The young Mediterranean monk seal, also known as Monachus monachus, was found on a beach at a holiday resort in northern Greece...
Europe
The Attica Zoological Park Receives Four Dolphins from Finland
Four bottlenose dolphins were transferred to their new home at the Attica Zoological Park in Greece during what was described as a "covert operation" by Yle, Finland's national public broadcasting company.
The four dolphins named Veera, Delfi, Leevi and Eevertti...
Environment
Orphan Baby Seal Rescued in Greece
An orphan baby seal from an endangered species was rescued 25 days ago by a Greek animal rescue organization, MOm. According to organization representatives, the seal is expected to make a full recovery after its treatment at a zoo...