BREAKING NEWS Renowned director Douglas Cheetah claims he was ousted as president of the Park Directors' Guild (PDG) because of his vocal criticism of The Park's political system and especially because of his opposition to the continuation of sortition as a method of selecting The Park's governing body. "My politics offended them [the PDG) and for that I am not sorry. But the issue is that political beliefs have nothing to do with my … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2015—Groundhog Day roundup: Record turnout, new budget in the works
It was a groundbreaking celebration, in more ways than one. Here are a few tidbits to round up the day: According to the Department of Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations, this year's official Groundhog Day event was the best attended in Park history. A record number of Animals, ranging in age from newborn Bears to some of our oldest reptile citizens, graced us with their presence For the first time in over a decade, ill health kept chief … [Read all...]
OTD in 2010—Groundhog Day violence eclipses Archons’ message of hope
An outbreak of violence during an otherwise peaceful demonstration threatened to mar Groundhog Day festivities and overshadow the message of hope and renewal delivered by the Archons in their annual address. The demonstration, which was held to protest The Park's policy of open immigration, began outside the Law Courts at approximately 08:30, just minutes after the Archons concluded their address. Participants described the demonstration as … [Read all...]
OTD in 2011—TMD reporters to blog live from Groundhog Day celebrations
In a statement released today, The Mammalian Daily confirmed that it will be sending some of its reporters to blog live from The Park's Groundhog Day celebrations on 2 February. "The Mammalian Daily is seeking to amplify the amount of fun for Park residents at the annual Groundhog Day Festival by hosting a live blog to report on events as they happen in different areas of The Park. This should allow our residents to enjoy virtually everything … [Read all...]
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OTD in 2016—Focus On: Archons’ Address
The observation of Groundhog Day has its roots deep in the Animal tradition of weather prognostication. The Park’s elaborate, all-day celebration of this important day attracts record … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2017—Mark your calendars for these important February events in The Park
February is a busy and emotional time in The Park and this year it will be especially so, as we continue our year-long celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of zoocracy. To make sure you don’t … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2013—UWT expansion to include art gallery
The University of West Terrier has announced plans to open an art gallery on its campus. At a press conference held during the annual UWT open house on January 29, Bibiano Montanaro, spokesAnimal for … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
