Day: May 8, 2026

Auckland Zoo senior veterinarian Dr Adam Naylor takes Oliver Hall behind the scenes to show the work that goes into urgent wildlife care, rehabilitation, and the conservation of endangered species  When Dr Adam Naylor has to postpone our interview because an albatross and an endangered bittern have just arrived as emergency patients, it feels less like bad timing and […]

Michael ‘Heff’ Hepher reveals the science, hard work and wonder behind modern zookeeping. Michael Hepher has worked with giraffes for years, but he still talks about them like someone seeing them for the first time.  “They are so delicate,” he says, describing them as “gentle giants” and marvelling at the simple fact they exist at all. “They don’t look real! We’ve got Billy, who’s […]

Allan Michael Marrero has been reunited with his husband, Matthew, after spending 150 days in ICE detention following what was meant to be a routine green card appointment in New York City. Marrero celebrated his return at a press conference held at Middle Church in New York City, where supporters gathered to welcome him home. […]