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	Archived conservation news articles on Sierra Safari Zoo
		The Sierra Safari Zoo north of Reno has received $77,000 in donations, enough to care for its 200 animals through the winter until it reopens in April, the zoo...
		A volunteer bitten by a leopard in an incident described as the “worst” in Sierra Safari Zoo history said Monday she’ll resume feeding the facility’s...
		A volunteer at the Sierra Safari Zoo says she'll continue feeding big cats at the Reno facility after she recovers from bite wounds from a leopard.
	conservation.mongabay.com /files/Sierra_Safari_Zoo.htm (310 words)

	Rodeo foundation helps Sierra Safari Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The zoo — home to almost 200 animals, including lions, tigers, monkeys and alligators — is the only place in Nevada to see baboons, wallabies, lemurs and hyenas, zoo officials said.
		The zoo is also one of two U.S. facilities to display a liger, a cross between at tiger and a lion.
		The liger at the Sierra Safari Zoo is the offspring of a male lion and female tiger, Martin said.
	www.renorodeofoundation.org /images/Rodeo%20foundation%20helps%20Sierra%20Safari%20Zoo.htm (556 words)

	Reno News and Review March 08, 2001
		Sierra Safari Zoo, 10200 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89506, 677-1101, www.sierrasafarizoo.com
		The zoo is always looking for reliable people to volunteer their time to help out with the animals and the growth of the facility.
		"The zoo is still looking for a corporate sponsor in the community to adopt the zoo as their community corporate outreach," Collins says.
	www.newsreview.com /reno/Content?oid=oid:37198 (525 words)

	Sierra Safari Zoo
		Zoo Curator, Dale Mc Daniel is thrilled about all of the fanfare created by the city of Reno and Planet Hollywood for the Sierra Safari Zoo.
		Sierra has also been at the zoo since she was only five weeks old.
		The zoo’s cougars are long-term residents of the zoo.
	www.dm-productions.com /sierra.htm (1474 words)

	KinderStart - Arts and Entertainment : Zoos : State Listings
		The mission of the Alaska Zoo is to exhibit the wildlife of the Arctic and Sub-Arctic in a natural setting for the recreational enjoyment and educational enrichment of Alaskan residents and visitors to the state.
		This small zoo, nestled among the woods and waterways of Bridgeton City Park, is one of the last free zoos in the nation.
		Established in 1904, the Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Southwest and one of the nation's largest zoological parks.
	www.kinderstart.com /artsandentertainment/zoos/statelistings.html (4133 words)

	SIERRA SAFARI ZOO
		Sierra Safari Zoo is Nevada's largest nonprofit wild animal attraction.
		She is popular with and interacts with the zoo volunteers.
		He was the first zebra born in Nevada and was born at the zoo.
	go-reno.com /safari (353 words)

	Zoo's Page 2 - Travelers Digest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Safari West - 400 acre private preserve that offers tours that allow you to view African wildlife in a natural state.
		Sierra Safari Zoo - located seven miles north of downtown Reno.
		Twycross Zoo - charitable trust concentrating on conservation and captive breeding programmes for endangered animals.
	www.travelersdigest.com /zoos_2.htm (701 words)

	Apartments USA.com - Nevada Zoos, Nevada Aquariums
		Zoos in Washington DC Zoos in West Virginia
		It is the only zoo in Las Vegas and the only year-round zoo in Nevada.
		It's mission is to educate and entertain the public by displaying a variety of plants and animals.
	www.apartmentsusa.com /nevada/nv-zoos.htm (154 words)

	African Safari Zoo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The new zoo officials have agreed upon a plan to develop a section of the zoo that will display only animals found in african deserts and savannas.
		Sierra safari zoo liger page: our male liger, hobbs, is the result of mating a male african lion and a female bengal tiger.
		The new african bird safari at london zoo is a real treat for any bird enthusiast opened easter 2005, the african bird safari was a redevelopment of the stork and
	www.africansafariquest.com /africansafari/AfricanSafariZoo (546 words)

	SIERRA SAFARI ZOO
		Sierra Safari Zoo is Nevada's largest nonprofit wild animal attraction.
		She is popular with and interacts with the zoo volunteers.
		He was the first zebra born in Nevada and was born at the zoo.
	www.renovisitor.com /safari/index.htm (361 words)

	Sierra safari zoo, debug safari, safari dom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		New to the zoo, coatimundis are kin to raccoons and native to.
		Sierra Safari Zoo, Reno, Nevada, (not an American Zoo and Aquarium Association-accreditedinstitution) is asking for donations to feed their 200 animals.
		This is the largest zoo inNevada and is located 8 miles north of downtown Reno sierra safari zoo..
	www.schoolsafari.com /safari/sierra_safari_zoo.html (352 words)

	City of Reno - What's New (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Sierra Safari Zoo will receive $54,505.00 in City of Reno Community Pride Grant funds to assist in purchasing winter feed for the animals and facility repairs.
		The zoo is operated by the Sierra Nevada zoological Society, a non-profit organization, and is staffed by volunteers.
		The zoo was created to foster compassion for and knowledge about animals and the environment by bringing people and animals together.
	www.cityofreno.com /gov/news/?newsid=15029 (325 words)

	Zoos
		Beardsley Zoo - Bridgeport, CT - dedicated to wild and wonderful animals of North and South America, with a few surprises.
		Brevard Zoo - featuring a brief synopsis of the zoo, including hours, admission rates, areas of interest, and photographs of some of the animals.
		Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville, TX - 31-acre zoological and botanical park dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, and research.
	www.gsd-co.com /kids/zoos.htm (1200 words)

	Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno, NV
		Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno, NV The largest zoo in Nevada (but a fairly average one in national terms), Sierra Safari is home to...">
		The largest zoo in Nevada (but a fairly average one in national terms), Sierra Safari is home to 150 representatives of more than 40 species.
		The majority of the animals were selected for the rugged Reno climate, including a Siberian tiger and a number of other felines, but there are also tropical birds, a few reptiles, and a number of primates.
	www.vzlocal.com /info/detail/mtg-100347 (103 words)

	Reno, NV Entertainment & Arts - trusted reviews on Judy's Book
		Sierra C. says: Kids can pet, feed, and play with exotic animals from around the world at Nevada's largest zoo which includes more than 2000 animals of 40 different species including antelope, alligators, bison, sloths, more..
		Sierra C. says: Experience an auto museum that is more than a museum.
		Sierra C. says: Richardson Gallery of Fine Art offers fine paintings and artwork by expressive new masters at fantastically affordable prices.
	www.judysbook.com /cities/reno-nv/Entertainment-and-Arts/*/p1/9 (402 words)

	High Five
		It is a non-profit organization run by the Sierra Nevada Zoological Society.
		With over 120 animals of more than 40 species, the Sierra Safari Zoo is now the largest zoo in Nevada.
		The mission of Sierra Safari Zoo is to foster compassion for and knowledge about animals and the environment.
	www.knpb.org /High_Five/archive/Safari.asp (209 words)

	OKC Zoo \| About Us \| News
		The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has experienced another significant birth as a female pygmy hippopotamus was born on Wednesday, March 17.
		This is the second pygmy hippo born at the Zoo, with the first also to Hope and Wolee in December 2001, and the second offspring for Hope.
		The pygmy hippopotamus is native to northwest Africa from Sierra Leone to Nigeria.
	www.okczoo.com /abou_news_deta.htm?id=2457710 (398 words)

	Las Vegas SUN: Reno zoo won't have to sell animals after donation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Reno Rodeo Foundation donated $10,000 to the zoo last week, the latest of many donations made since news of the zoo's plight surfaced.
		The zoo is home to almost 200 animals, including lions, tigers, monkeys and alligators.
		The rodeo foundation made the donation because the zoo adds to the quality of life for many schoolchildren, said president John Solari.
	www.lasvegassun.com /sunbin/stories/text/2003/dec/06/120610591.html (338 words)

	The Spectator
		Hobbs measures more than 10 feet tall when on his hindquarters and weighs in at more than 900 pounds, but this, of course is after his diet, in which he lost 400 pounds.
		So maybe ligers really do encompass an intangible magic of their own and, depending upon your definition of magic, perhaps they are bred for their skills in magic.
		Either way, Hobbs remains the most popular attraction at the Sierra Safari Zoo, and ligers and tigons truly are wondrous creatures.
	www.spectatornews.com /media/paper218/news/2005/05/02/Showcase/Ligers.And.Tigons.And.Bears.oh.My-945536.shtml (672 words)

	Tahoe Daily Tribune - Your Town
		Zoo co-founders Dale McDaniel and Jimmie Martin contemplate more than 16 years of watching their dream, Sierra Safari Zoo, grow to prominence as Nevada's largest zoo.
		Although the zoo is primarily staffed with volunteers, gate receipts and income from the gift shop during the months it is open usually are enough to sustain the zoo and its residents during those months only.
		The zoo is 8 miles north of Reno in the picturesque North Valley area at the base of Peavine Mountain, at 10200 North Virginia St. The zoo is open from 10 a.m.
	www.tahoedailytribune.com /article/20051223/COMMUNITY/112230027/-1/rss04 (466 words)

	Tahoe Daily Tribune - Your Town
		The Sierra Safari Zoo, under the direction of the Sierra Nevada Zoological Society, is a nonprofit organization.
		Donations may be sent to Sierra Safari Zoo, 10200 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89506.
		The zoo is located eight miles north of Reno in the picturesque North Valley area at the base of Peavine Mountain at 10200 North Virginia Street.
	www.tahoedailytribune.com /article/20041228/COMMUNITY/112280002 (587 words)

	PetFolio Magazine
		Sierra Safari Zoo and Animal Ark provide venues which teach children and adults about the humane housing and treatment of animals.
		These non-profit organizations maintain clean and hospitable living quarters for their zoo animals and wildlife in enclosed areas that allow human visitors to enjoy a close-up experience with living things we might otherwise only see in photos.
		We then visited Parrot Jungle—a zoo with many birds out in the open you could hand-feed if you wanted to and a show with very unusual birds including a cassowary, a bird similar to the ostrich and closest living ancestor to the dinosaurs having descended from (are you ready for this?) the velociraptor.
	www.petfoliomagazine.com /2006-02-03/features.htm (3050 words)

	Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
		The Safari Village Restaurant, conveniently located at the top of the escalators near the Zoo entrance, offers a variety of sandwiches, beverages, and snacks.
		Safari Plaza has plenty of covered outdoor tables with dining available on the Treetops Deck, overlooking the zoo's spectacular outdoor gorilla exhibit.
		A portion of the profits from the sales of food in our restaurants is used by the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium to support its mission of education and conservation.
	www.pittsburghzoo.com /zoo.asp?ContentID=68 (470 words)

	KOLO \| Reno Zoo Won't Have To Sell Animals After Donation
		The financially strapped Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno won't have to sell any animals after receiving the largest donation in its history, zoo officials said.
		The Reno Rodeo Foundation donated $10,000 to the zoo last week, the latest of many donations made since news of the zoo's plight surfaced.
		The zoo is home to almost 200 animals, including lions, tigers, monkeys and alligators.
	www.kolotv.com /home/headlines/528177.html (323 words)

	Sierra Safari Zoo Official Home Page
		We always need volunteers to help with the every day task of keeping the zoo running, even when we are not open to the public.
		We are staffed entirely by volunteers and it is their hard work, dedication and love that make Sierra Safari Zoo such a wonderful place to visit and work.
		Copyright 1998 to 2006 by Sierra Safari Zoo and Kelly Wiggins
	www.sierrasafarizoo.com (168 words)

	Lion Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		(This lioness is 'Sierra' at the Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno, NV.) They also use only one side of their mouth at a time.
		Far from the caged showcases they used to be, modern zoos seek to preserve and strengthen the bloodlines of the animals they care for.
		More information on zoos and private lion owners can be found on the lion links section of this webpage.
	www.lionlmb.org /lion/lionfact.html (5943 words)

	Liger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is in accordance with Haldane's rule: in hybrids of animals whose gender is determined by sex chromosomes, if one gender is absent, rare or sterile, it is the heterogametic sex (the one with two different sex chromosomes e.g.
		According to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, accredited zoos frown on the practice of mixing two different species and have never bred ligers.
		Liger Mating Hobbs the Liger mating with a tiger at the Sierra Safari Zoo
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liger (1539 words)

	KNPB’s 2-for-1 Benefit Tip of the Month
		Use your KNPB MemberCard at the zoo or Lake Tahoe.
		Sierra Safari Zoo is Nevada's largest non-profit wild animal attraction and home to over 200 animals of 40 different species.
		The zoo is located eight miles north of downtown Reno; just take 395 North to Red Rock and turn left.
	www.knpb.org /newsletters/june04.htm (1195 words)

	Family fun this week (Sept. 27 and beyond) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Sierra Safari Zoo: 10200 N. Virginia St. Call for directions, 677-1101.
		The zoo features a liger named Hobbs, an offspring from a male lion and a female tiger.
		The zoo has bison, coati, fallow, monkeys, wallabies, mountain lions, bobcats, llamas, lemurs and alligators.
	www.gotorenotahoe.com /news/stories/html/2006/09/27/2597.php (1381 words)

	TopicQuest by Konya Watkins
		Sierra Safari Zoo to find out more on cats.
		Let's pretend that you are a zoo keeper and it is your job to watch over the cats.
		Write two things you think the zoo keeper does that is most important when caring for cats.
	www.valdosta.edu /~ktwatkins/topic.html (409 words)

	High Five
		Up close and personal encounters with wildlife, that's what Sierra Safari Zoo is all about.
		In fact, over 25,000 people visit the zoo's more than 40 different exotic species each year.
		And zoo volunteers like Lori Acordagoitia really get to know their four legged charges.
	www.knpb.org /High_Five/archive/Safari_script.asp (192 words)

	Telluride Daily Planet - News
		And the Sierra Safari Zoo in Reno, Nevada, now entertains visitors with a 1,200-pound "liger" hybrid.
		It has the face and mane of his father, an African lion, and the body and striping of his mother, a Bengal tiger.
		But with little choice in captivity - like an open zoo - the odd coupling may occur." Indeed, animals seldom interbreed in the wild for one very important reason: Unlike the wolphins at Hawaii's Sea Life Park, offspring are usually, like mules, unable to reproduce.
	www.telluridenews.com /articles/2005/07/26/news/opinion/opinion02.txt (622 words)

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