The Cincinnati Zoo celebrates International Cheetah Day as their three cheetah cubs become ambassadors for conservation, while an innovative program helps protect cheetahs in the wild.

Round Rock's City Council approved a sustainability-themed play pod for Play for All Park, funded by a grant and bonds. The park's expansion includes eco-friendly features and is set for a 2026 opening.

The Utah Wildlife Board updated bison hunting regulations, created a new cow bison hunt for 2026/27, adjusted bison population objectives, and took steps to help hunters affected by natural disasters.

Nearly $30M is allocated for Staten Island's parks and cultural sites upgrades in FY 2026 Budget, including improvements to Bloomingdale Park, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Noble Maritime Collection.

San Diego Humane Society released a rehabilitated hoary bat with a transmitter for tracking, the first in the region, fostering conservation efforts and research on bat migration and behavior.

Mecklenburg County officially reopened Albemarle Park in Charlotte, with new features like trails and a playground, part of a $1.1 million renovation aimed at community wellbeing.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife promotes the COTREX app to check for trail closures protecting wintering wildlife and informs outdoor enthusiasts about responsible recreation.

St. Ferdinand Pond has been restocked with various fish species, enhancing the local ecosystem and recreational fishing opportunities. The city advises anglers to follow conservation rules.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $68 million plan to improve flood mitigation in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, turning the area into a tool for climate resilience with construction set to start in 2029.

Raleigh Water advises residents to regularly water their fresh-cut holiday trees, noting they can consume up to a gallon in the first 24 hours and a quart per day per inch of trunk diameter. They debunk myths about adding substances to the water.

Nearly 900 acres of Henness Ridge were transferred to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, returning ancestral land and funding for restoration and cultural stewardship.

County Parks will increase fees for certain services such as campsites and rentals from January 2, 2026, to maintain park quality and align with market rates.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting its annual aerial wildlife inventory on the Western Slope, tracking deer, elk, and bighorn sheep from December to January or February.