The Merced Applegate zoo is getting “exciting upgrades,” but according to staff, that means no visitors until springtime. The ...

The Merced Applegate Park Zoo announced it will temporarily close to the public starting January 1 as crews begin work on a ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Merced Applegate Park Zoo will close its doors to the public this week. It'll be temporary so ...

The California black bears at Merced’s Applegate Zoo are getting time to hibernate while they get some new digs. The zoo ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo. As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen ...

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 ...

Windfall and Missy have lived at the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced for more than 15 years. Although the two bears appear to be comfortable in their 1,000 square foot habitat, zoo officials would like ...

Merced city officials say all animals at the Applegate Zoo were relocate to other locations this week, due to the rainstorms and potential for flooding. Officials said in a news release that a ...

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Police are searching for the thief who stole the artwork from the new sign at Merced’s Applegate Park Zoo over the weekend. “I was very sad and very disappointed,” said Merced ...

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 ...