Point Defiance Zoo celebrates its first sea lion pup birth, a female, with plans to have visitors vote on her name. Parents Eloise and Boomer were matched under the Species Survival Plan.

The Port of San Diego Board approved upgrades for Pepper Park including a pirate-themed playground and splash pad, funded by a $7.35 million budget from various sources.

Minneapolis parks host free summer events like a sing-along at Loring Park, family fun nights, water activities, a dog show, a corn roast at Longfellow Park, and a community BBQ, culminating with a neighborhood festival.

Sandy Creek Park is set to open a new inclusive playground on July 3, featuring no entry fee for kids under 12, various accessible amenities, and equipment designed for all abilities.

A sea turtle was killed by a vehicle on Anna Maria Island after becoming disoriented by streetlights, leaving behind a nest of eggs. Local ordinances address this issue, and efforts are being made to prevent future incidents.

Arlington Tennis Center is undergoing a $1.1 million renovation, including expanded restrooms and clubhouse upgrades, with operations continuing during the project.

Minnetonka announces a free summer-long "Entertainment in the Park" series featuring music and movie events for all ages at Civic Center Park, running from June through September.

Butte Creek Falls in Oregon, closed since the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire, is set to reopen on June 21. The Oregon Department of Forestry announced the reopening after extensive rehabilitation and safety work.

A dead juvenile humpback whale washed ashore at Cowell Ranch State Beach in Half Moon Bay, prompting concerns over marine life safety in the Bay Area.

The St. Louis Park 2024 native plant sale began on June 17, offering locally-suited plants to benefit pollinators, with a discount for residents and designated pickup dates in August.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago debuted koalas Brumby and Willum, marking the first time the zoo has hosted these marsupials, now part of an elite group of U.S. zoos with such residents.

The Irvine Police Department warns of increased snake activity with the warmer weather and advises residents on how to deal with potential encounters, including calling Animal Services if they spot a rattlesnake.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife imposes new fishing regulations on the Skykomish River to protect local fish populations, especially the Chinook salmon.