The Merced Applegate Zoo will soon begin a $1.8 million renovation project that will include improvements to the black bears and bobcat exhibits. Construction will likely begin at the end of the ...

Zoo staff implement shade, water, ice treats, and fans to cool 75 animals. Feeding schedules shift to mornings and evenings to avoid peak heat. Zookeepers monitor animals and coordinate with vets ...

Detectives with the Merced Police Department pose with the recovered Applegate Zoo Bear sign on Aug. 4, which was recovered following a months long investigation. Merced Police Chief Steven Stanfield ...

The Merced Applegate Park Zoo will close its doors to the public this week. It'll be temporary so crews can start work on several long-awaited improvements. The shutdown starts January 1 and runs ...

Here is a preliminary rendering of the new black bears exhibit that will be constructed at the Merced Applegate Zoo. Submitted by Christopher Jensen Merced Applegate Zoo will begin $1.8M renovations ...