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Ellen Trout Zoo Names Baby Tiger

Jen Austin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:57:22 +0000

The new lion cub at the Ellen Trout Zoo has a name! It’s been a summer of births at the zoo, with several intriguing new babies born. The lion cub has been named Sango.

The city says the name has meaning – Sango is the Yoruba god of lightning and thunder.

We’ve got a chance to catch a sneak peak at the little lion cub this weekend, but we’ll have to be on our toes.

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Adopt a Zoo Animal — Without the Mess

Jim Bell — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:44:42 +0000

Did you know that you can adopt and sponsor a zoo animal, and you won't have to buy food, or even a pooper scooper? Yes you can. Read on.

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Lufkin's Ellen Trout Park, Zoo and Railroad Get Major Upgrade

Jim Bell — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:06:50 +0000

Lufkin's Ellen Trout Park and Zoo are getting some much needed improvements, thanks to its partnership with the Lufkin Host Lions Club and the City of Lufkin.

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New Attraction at Lufkin Zoo: a Baby Wallaby

Jim Bell — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:54:36 +0000

The animal population at Lufkin's Ellen Trout Zoo has increased -- by one, and the zoo's employees and staff members can be forgiven for acting like proud parents today. One of the zoo's female wallabies has had a baby.

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