Animals made the news in Central New York quite often throughout 2016, from a "Moose on the Loose" to close encounters with lions at the Utica Zoo. These are our favorite, cutest animal stories of the last year.
A black bear has been spotted in a residential area of Higby Road in New Hartford. Christine Martin took a photo of the footprint left by the beast that was taking a winter stroll through her neighborhood. She spotted the bear in her back yard on Tuesday night on Higby, near Mohawk Street.
The Utica Zoo has made learning about animals even more fun with their Winter Zoo Camps - Perfect for children of any age, with a variety of different learning experiences.
The month of November is known as 'National Adopt A Senior Pet Day.' At Stevens Swan Humane Society they are celebrating by offering a discounted rate on adoption fees for animals seven years of age, or older.
This summer we have posted several articles, and videos to our website that show black bears in the Adirondacks are in no way shy. Whether it be day, or night these large animals never hesitate to make their presence known. After all, it is THEIR home. This most recent video, taken by Utica native Mello Testa, demonstrates that no matter how populated an area may be it will not deter a black bear
Spring Farm CARES located on State Route 12 in Clinton, NY is one of the most reputable animal rescue organizations in Central New York. This weekend they are throwing a huge Open House party to celebrate 25 years of caring for everything from dogs to horses. This is a big milestone, and they want people in the community to help them celebrate.
We've got more adorable animal cuteness for you to enjoy courtesy of Syracuse.com and The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango. Oh my goodness, it's baby snow leopards.
Johanna Stock alerted her Facebook friends on Saturday that someone had rescued a kitten from someone in a black Tundra "on Klein Road in Oppenheim today throwing kittens out of their truck window down a bank and into a pond."
Fort Rickey in Rome is a great place for your kids to learn about animals during their summer break. It's one of the rare zoos that let children interact with the animals.