Urban Wildlife

New, fun things at Dade City Zoo

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, August 19th, 2013, 11:56am

Zephyrhills, Florida -- Come check out new exhibits at Dade City Zoo.

There are some new things at the Dade City Zoo include:

Keeper Talks
H2O show with Randy "The Tiger Man"
Petting Zoo
2 hour private swim packages with animals

Check ou their Facebook page and new Blog for more details.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, August 12th, 2013, 12:06pm

Photographers wanted for Gulfside Regional Hospice photo contest

Pasco County, Florida -- Gulfside Regional Hospice is holding it Annual Photo Contests for its 2014 Calendar.

Gulfside Regional Hospice is holding a photo contest to find at least 13 photos to feature in Gulfside's 2014 monthly calendar. Previous calendars have showcased Pasco County's natural beauty, wildlife and even special events.

Each photographer can submit as many pictures as they want, but in the final calendar there will not be more than two winning entries per person.

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Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, August 10th, 2013, 5:02am

Do you have spectacular pictures of your county's natural landscapes that you feel are calendar worthy? If so, you may want to submit them to the Florida Association of Counties for their 2014 calendar!

According to the FAC, all interested parties are encouraged to send in scenic shots of their county's "Beautiful Roads & Trails" for consideration:

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Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 1:55pm

Farming for Hunger- looking for volunteers!

New Port Richey, Florida - Farming for Hunger is a looking for volunteers to work in their hydroponic farm and editable landscape.

Farming for Hunger is a program with The Volunteer Way Hunger Relief Ministry and all the food grown in hydroponic farm is given free to hungry people of Pasco County.

The next training session will be on Saturday, March 2 at 8 a.m. at the new facility on 8061 Congress Street in New Port Richey.

There are many volunteer positions available.

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Local animal hospital hosts Awesome Opossum Party

Submitted by Amy Marinec on Friday, January 25th, 6:11 pm

Lutz, Florida -- East-West Animal Hospital will be hosting a celebration of their hospital mascot, Barley the Opossum's First Birthday on Monday, Feb. 11.

This Awesome Opossum Party will be an exciting evening of socializing, gifts and fun giveaways! The event will be from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at 1524 Land O' Lakes Blvd. in the Tropical Village Plaza in Lutz.

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Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 5:41pm

New Port Richey, Florida -- If you're interested in reptiles, then this is the event for you! From Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, here's your chance to attend a truly unique event.

If you're interested in reptiles, or interested in different breeds, you'll need to check this out.

The show has an event on Dec. 2 at 7 a.m. It runs until 4 p.m., and all ages are welcome. It will be held at 7716 Rutillio Court in New Port Richey, and it's FREE! Join others at the REPTICON which is held at All Sports Arena.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 3:28pm

Dade City Wild Things' newest tiger cub ready for a swim

Dade City, Florida -- Dade City's Wild Things is introducing their newest Tiger Cub "Tony" who is now available at the zoo for tiger swims, encounters or field trips.

To book time with "Tony" visit www.dadecityzoo.com or call 352-567-WILD.