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The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Adorable baby chimp pulls faces to visitors at Dallas Zoo

Watch as an adorable baby chimpanzee pulls faces to passing visitors at Dallas Zoo.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

How will Dallas Zoo afford security improvements after animal thefts?

DALLAS — From the moment a clouded leopard escaped its enclosure at the Dallas Zoo on Jan. 13, fleeing through a fence that zoo officials said was intentionally cut, the city’s 135-year-old sanctuary for wild and endangered animals has fallen prey to intense scrutiny.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023

A man jailed in the theft of monkeys from the Dallas zoo said he'd do it again

Court records say Davion Irvin told police that he jumped a zoo fence after dark, cut the metal mesh of a tamarin monkey enclosure and took the two emperor tamarin monkeys before escaping by train.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

As Dallas Zoo looks to bolster security, experts say challenges lie ahead

DALLAS — Long after the Dallas Zoo closed at 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, Davion Irvin waited for the right moment.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Texas man jailed in Dallas monkey case says he'd do it again

Davion Irvin told police he jumped a fence to get onto zoo grounds, cut the metal mesh of an enclosure and took the two emperor tamarin monkeys

Irish Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Texas man jailed in Dallas monkey case says he'd do it again

Court documents say a 24-year-old man who police have linked to several unusual events at the Dallas Zoo, including the nabbing of two small monkeys later found at a vacant home, told investigators he loves animals and that if he’s released from jail, he’ll take more

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Man arrested over Dallas zoo monkey kidnap planned further thefts – police

Charging documents accuse Davion Irvin, 24, of taking monkeys from enclosure and say he intended to return to zoo

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2023

Man jailed in Dallas Zoo crimes plans to steal more animals if released, affidavits say

DALLAS — The man arrested in connection with a series of incidents at the Dallas Zoo, including cut enclosures and missing animals, told police he plans to return to the zoo and steal again if he’s released from jail, according to arrest-warrant affidavits obtained by The Dallas Morning News on…

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023

Dallas Zoo suspect’s questions to staff on monkey care led police to him

DALLAS — It has been an unprecedented month for the Dallas Zoo. National attention has zeroed in as the zoo was enveloped with mystery after mystery.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023