Tag: Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA — A Kansas bill could ban people from capturing or possessing an ornate box turtle, the state reptile, but some stakeholders are concerned this may have unintended consequences. Under current state law, it is…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Topeka Zoo officials say a 30-year-old Malayan sun bear was euthanized after suffering from several age-related medical conditions. The female bear, called Cup Cake, was euthanized Monday. She and a bear…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A veteran zookeeper didnt follow procedures for handling potentially dangerous animals in April when she was attacked at the Topeka Zoo by a tiger, zoo officials said Thursday. A report…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Topeka Zoo officials say a 58-year-old elephant was euthanized after she couldnt get up for the second time this week. Topeka spokeswoman Molly Hadfield says the elephant, Sunda, was euthanized Wednesday…
