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animals1 year ago

"San Antonio Zoo Animals' Reactions to April 8 Solar Eclipse Caught on Video"

The San Antonio Zoo released video clips showing how animals reacted during the solar eclipse, with meerkats running through their habitat, whooping cranes "dancing," and flamingos clustering. The animals' activities, though not uncommon, were performed in a different context than usual, with the meerkats displaying evening activity patterns during totality. Zoos across the country were excited to study animals' behavior during the eclipse, as researchers have found that many animals display behaviors connected with an early dusk.

local-news2 years ago

San Antonio Zoo child injured in tree collapse released from hospital.

A child who was seriously injured after a tree broke and fell on her at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this month has been released from University Hospital. Six other people were hospitalized but have since been discharged. The tree’s collapse happened during a week of spring break for many schoolchildren. It’s still unknown what led to the tree’s fall, and an investigation is ongoing.

local-news2 years ago

Massive tree branch falls at San Antonio Zoo, injuring seven guests.

A large tree branch fell on the spring break crowds at the San Antonio Zoo, injuring seven people, including a child who remained in serious condition on Thursday. Visitors rushed to help those pinned under the branch, and dramatic video recorded the ensuing chaos. The zoo is investigating the cause of the breakage to prevent this unusual event from happening again. An arborist theorized the tree may have been overweight and may have had some decay in the union.

local-news2 years ago

Multiple Injuries Reported After Tree Falls at San Antonio Zoo

One child remains in serious condition at University Hospital a day after a tree fell on seven guests at the San Antonio Zoo. The other six patients have been discharged. The incident occurred on Wednesday and the zoo's safety director immediately attended to the injured guests. The zoo's security/EMT team treated the guests, followed by San Antonio Park Police, the San Antonio Police Department, and the San Antonio Fire Department. An arborist speculated that the tree may have been overweight and had some decay in the union.