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DZCA Welcomes Four African Lion Cubs

Introducing our lion cub quartet!

Following a 115-day pregnancy, African lion Araali gave birth to four feisty cubs on Wednesday, August 13. Mom and babies are bonding well behind-the-scenes, where they will remain for at least six weeks pending vaccinations and neo-natal examinations. This time allows Araali and her cubs to adjust to each other before introductions begin with the other females in our pride.

November 17, 2025

Home for the Ma-hali-Days

Mahali’s move to Texas has been postponed to spring 2026 to ensure he is comfortable and ready for his final steps of crate training.

November 07, 2025

Life After Death: A Look into DZCA’s Unique Pathology Pro...

DZCA’s veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every ...

September 23, 2025

An Announcement About Sumatran Orangutan Berani

We are heartbroken to share that Berani, our beloved 32-year-old Sumatran orangutan, was humanely euthanized on Monday, September 22.

August 20, 2025

Celebrating Two Years of Siska, Our Baby Sumatran Orangutan

Born on August 27, 2023, Siska is more than just an adorable face and a bundle of energy—she represents a vital step forward for the future of her ...

August 14, 2025

Keeping Groucho Sharp: Cognitive Care for DZCA’s Oldest E...

Groucho's dedicated animal care team is finding creative ways to keep him mentally enriched as he ages.

August 14, 2025

Partnering for Pollinators

DZCA is building a Pollinator Pathway for present and future communities. Learn how it started and how it’s going!

August 14, 2025

BABY BULLETIN: Introducing Our Lion Cub Quartet

We are delighted to share that our female African lion, Araali, gave birth to four healthy cubs on August 13!

August 08, 2025

News about California Sea Lion Nick

We are saddened to share that beloved sea lion Nick passed away at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on August 7, 2025.

July 31, 2025

Big Moves for Mahali

Mahali, our beloved Nile hippopotamus, will be leaving DZCA later this fall to move to a three-acre habitat located in a natural wildlife preserve ...

July 25, 2025

A Chance for Corals

As part of AZA’s Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project, DZCA uses innovative ultrasound technology to study, treat, and help save endangered corals.

July 14, 2025

Hope for Colorado’s Endangered Amphibian

Amphibian and aquatic species experts from DZCA and CPW team up to breed and release 300 Endangered boreal toadlets into the wild

July 10, 2025

Dreams Come True: A Penguin Encounter Decades in the Making

At 96, Doris Garcia fulfilled a lifelong dream of meeting penguins thanks to a heartfelt collaboration between DZCA and Compassionate Hospice Care