Roseate Spoonbill escapes from zoo, last sighted in downtown Brownsville

Roseate Spoonbill escapes from zoo, last sighted in downtown Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Gladys Porter Zoo is searching for its Roseate Spoonbill that escaped during a physical examination. On Monday, a Roseate Spoonbill bird was spotted at the Historical Downtown Brownsville area. The spoonbill bird is known for its beautifully bright baby pink and hot pink feathers and unique spoon-shaped bill. This bird […]

Neb, Gladys Porter Zoo’s beloved white tiger, dies at 17

This undated photo shows Zeb, a white tiger rescued from animal traffickers, who died recently due to age-related issues. (Courtesy: Gladys Porter Zoo) After 16 years captivating visitors at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Neb, the zoo’s beloved white tiger has died due to advanced mobility issues and declining quality of life, according to a news release. The 17-year-old tiger first arrived at the zoo in 2008 after being rescued from a wi…

Rare white tiger rescued from animal smuggling dies at South Texas zoo

Neb, a 17-year-old white tiger and ambassador for his species, was euthanized at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville due to advanced age-related issues.