Euless hosts a "Heritage Park Christmas" event on December 13, featuring historical tours, Santa visits, school choirs, and holiday crafts, coupled with refreshments and kettle corn.

A two‑acre, $9.7M nature playscape at Brackenridge Park cleared approval and is scheduled to break ground April 1, 2026 amid debate over tree work.

A 4-year-old Magellanic penguin named Rosie joins the Aquarium of the Pacific's penguin habitat, exhibiting a curious and playful nature. Visitors can watch her on-site or via live Penguin Cam.

Chicago’s Illinois Medical District broke ground on a one‑acre park at 2023 W. Ogden that will feature playgrounds, fitness zones and a 25‑foot COVID‑19 memorial.

Two canyoneers were hoisted to safety at First Creek after their ropes jammed on the Old Bill route.

New York distributed 1,650 trees to municipalities and agencies as part of a goal to plant 25 million trees by 2033, focusing also on aiding disadvantaged areas.

Dallas District 14 representative urged residents to enjoy parks post-Thanksgiving but prohibited turkey hunting, with a humorous touch on social media.

Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe from Brights Zoo in Tennessee, has passed away, sparking an investigation into the cause of death. Her unique condition drew international attention.

San Diego Zoo celebrated the birth of three fossa pups, an event marking a significant contribution to the conservation of this vulnerable species from Madagascar.

The Detroit Zoo's Bactrian camel, Tula, was euthanized due to a degenerative ligament condition. She was known for her engaging personality and strong rapport with her care team.

Bad Bunny’s Sapo Concho helped funnel fresh donations and attention to a rare Puerto Rican toad — and Fort Worth Zoo says that visibility could fund a long‑planned breeding center.

Lake Waconia Regional Park's sledding hill remains closed due to inadequate snowfall, with safety as the priority for park officials. Visitors show understanding on social media.

Two more Hawaiian crows, the ʻalalā, were released into the wild in Maui, joining five existing birds as part of a conservation project aiming to establish a sustainable population.