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The documentary that ties the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and former director Jack Hanna to the exotic animal trade will make its Columbus debut in September. The documentary's filmmaker and zoo officials addressed the film's controversy Thursday morning on WOSU's All Sides with Ann Fisher.
Sometimes the unexpected becomes a great career. It did for John Campbell who was looking for a new path when he saw ad an in the Times Recorder.
The Wilds welcomes visitors with an array of summer activities Birdwatching, camping, ziplining and safaris top the list View Comments CUMBERLAND - After a year of being locked inside, people are itching to get out and do things this summer. And they are looking to The Wilds. "We do see this as a step as returning to normal, to some kind of baseline," Jan Ramer said about The Wilds 2021 season. "We'll adjust as the guidelines adjust, but we're really hopeful that this year is going to continue to be an improvement and The Wilds will offer a place where people can come and have a little retu...
Cheetah named for long-time supporter of The Wilds Preep was named in honor of the late William Straker Staff Report CUMBERLAND — One of six cheetah cubs born Oct. 31, 2019, at The Wilds has been named for long-time supporter and Zanesville resident J. William Straker. The cubs have been trailblazers since their arrival, as they are quite a large litter for a first-time mother and are a part of significant conservation efforts to save this vulnerable species, the facility said in a press release. When Straker died in May 2020, The Wilds’ team searched for a way to honor his memory and...
WHIZ News Cheetah Cub Named After Longtime Wilds Supporter One of six cheetah cubs born at The Wilds on Halloween of 2019 has received a name that honors J. William “Bill” Straker, a Zanesville resident and longtime supporter of The Wilds. The male cheetah’s name is “Preep.” A name that Straker was called by his oldest grandchild Dr. Sam Henderson and many others that came to affectionately use the nickname. Straker passed away in May 2020. “We are extremely grateful for the support and friendship we share with the Straker family. Bill Straker, a World War II veteran, was steadfas...