Over 2,000 Giant 'Snot Otter' Salamanders Released into Ohio Rivers in 13-Year Conservation Effort

nicknamed "snot otters," have been released through the project since 2012 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds in Powell, Ohio, released over 100 giant salamanders into Ohio's waterways over the ...

Santa Ana Zoo looks forward with new accreditation, exhibits

After nearly a decade, the Santa Ana Zoo has regained full accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Augusta Free Press

Squeeee! Virginia Zoo otters have three pups, will be introduced to public soon

Image courtesy the Virginia Zoo, Norfolk, Va. A trio of otter pups are the newest residents of the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, and at one month old, they have started to open their eyes and wiggle about ...
The State

116 rare ‘snot otters’ released in Ohio waterways where their ancestors thrived

116 endangered and rare giant salamanders known as eastern hellbenders were released into Ohio waterways over the summer, wildlife experts said. Grahm S. Jones Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlife ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans vote to name Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter

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Yahoo

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher team to explore giant otters in Brazil during ‘Edventure’

FORT FISHER, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Aquarium is going to Brazil! The NC Aquariums EcoEdventure series will explore the environment of giant otters in Brazil in 2026. Educators will lead the ...