http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:13:03 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/24/photo-gallery-pumpkin-stomp-chomp-at-toledo-zoo/stories/20261024076 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/24/photo-gallery-pumpkin-stomp-chomp-at-toledo-zoo/stories/20261024076#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:25:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/24/photo-gallery-pumpkin-stomp-chomp-at-toledo-zoo/stories/20261024076 Pumpkins took center stage at the Toledo Zoo Saturday as visitors celebrated the season with the Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp event, featuring festive fall fun for animals and guests. An elephant eats a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant crushes a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. People watch an elephant pick up a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An otter plays with a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant stomps a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. A tiger reacts after interacting with a witch-shaped enrichment item during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. A tiger reacts after interacting with a witch-shaped enrichment item during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant holds a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant picks apart a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. Elephants during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant rolls a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. An elephant stomps a pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Oct. 24. From left, Olivia Moore, Kaden Moore, 1, and Abigail Kostrzewski wait for the tiger to come out for its enrichment during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Saturday, Oct. 24. A takin interacts with its enrichment during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Saturday, Oct. 24. The tiger in its enclosure during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Saturday, Oct. 24. A dingo checks out its enrichment items during Halloween-themed enrichments at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Saturday, Oct. 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/18/trick-or-treat-equine-therapy-program-horseback/stories/20261018127 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/18/trick-or-treat-equine-therapy-program-horseback/stories/20261018127#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:19:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/10/18/trick-or-treat-equine-therapy-program-horseback/stories/20261018127 BOWLING GREEN — Lauren Nomina loves working with kids, especially those who need some help. Penelope Brown, 4, plays ring toss while horseback during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Franklin Mens, 3, throws a football into a ring from atop of Peaches the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Franklin Mens, 3, shows his parents the glow stick he won after making a ring toss atop of Peaches the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Lana Ransom, 6 pets Miley the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Carmella Rose Katich, 5, rides Miley the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Penelope Brown, 4, plays ring toss while horseback during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Oaklee Woodruff, 5, puts candy into her bag while horseback on Moon the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Oaklee Woodruff, 5, rides horseback on Moon the horse during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. Lana Ransom, 6, shows her uncle, Tony Reed, and mother, Sarah Ransom, her candy during the Trick or Treat on Horseback event at Project H.O.P.E. in Bowling Green on Oct. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/25/lc4-launches-halloween-dog-adoption-special/stories/20260925088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/25/lc4-launches-halloween-dog-adoption-special/stories/20260925088#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:35:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/25/lc4-launches-halloween-dog-adoption-special/stories/20260925088 Lucas County Canine Care & Control will host a dog adoption special leading up to its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 24, the organization said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/22/ita-a-boy-zoo-announces-giraffe-birth-names-newest-calf/stories/20260922097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/22/ita-a-boy-zoo-announces-giraffe-birth-names-newest-calf/stories/20260922097#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:31:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/09/22/ita-a-boy-zoo-announces-giraffe-birth-names-newest-calf/stories/20260922097 The Toledo Zoo announced Tuesday that it has welcomed a newborn calf to its herd of giraffes — Stanley. The Toledo Zoo's giraffe, Rae, gave birth to Stanley on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/18/photo-gallery-hens-hounds-night/stories/20260818120 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/18/photo-gallery-hens-hounds-night/stories/20260818120#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:11:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/18/photo-gallery-hens-hounds-night/stories/20260818120 It's a dog party at the Mud Hens baseball game for 'Hens & Hounds' night at Fifth-Third Field on Aug. 18 in downtown Toledo. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Anthony and Sarah Guardiola, with 5-year-old German Shepherd Kakashi and 2-year-old pitbull Hannah, cool off in the doggie pools. Indi, a 4-year-old 'pomsky' (Pomeranian-husky), leaps at the prospect of his first baseball game with owner Jack Kacmar as they enter the Mud Hens game. Avery Snyder and mom Fran watch the Mud Hens baseball game with 6-year-old yellow Labrador Millie. Avery Snyder and mom Fran watch the Mud Hens baseball game with 6-year-old yellow Labrador Millie. Emily English and Nick Lawson, with 9-year-old pitbull Hotch, left, and 5-year-old mix Kenobi, are all smiles. Dogs run the show at the Mud Hens baseball game. Sammie, a 5-year-old beagle mix, and owner Tim Bates are taking it easy. Sammie, a 5-year-old beagle mix, and owner Tim Bates. Thistle, 3-year-old fox terrier, takes the cat-bird seat with owner Aaron Blair. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/13/rabies-positive-bat-confirmed-in-lucas-county/stories/20260813118 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/13/rabies-positive-bat-confirmed-in-lucas-county/stories/20260813118#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:11:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/animals/2026/08/13/rabies-positive-bat-confirmed-in-lucas-county/stories/20260813118 A bat in Lucas County that tested positive for rabies is prompting the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department to remind the public to be cautious around unfamiliar animals and to vaccinate pets against rabies. A big brown bat flys with a beetle in its mouth in this undated photo. The most common species of bat in the United States, the brown can be rabid but has rarely been linked with human cases of rabies.