ACCT Philly sees sudden influx of exotic animals

Philadelphia’s city animal shelter, ACCT Philly, certainly sees more than its fair share of dogs and cats looking for forever homes. But this week, ACCT Philly is looking a bit more like a zoo.

Seals in Delaware | FOX Weather Philly

Executive Director Suzanne Thurman and Naturalist, Protected Species Observer Rob Rector with the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute join the FOX 29 Weather Authority team to discuss seals in the water off Delaware and the various activities they conduct to learn more about marine life.

Students, staff, parents rally for Shelly the Tortoise

Shelly has been a beloved member of the Scenic Hills Elementary community for more than 25 years and now the Springfield School District says the tortoise is retiring and the ecology center where it lives is closing.