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Los Angeles Times
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Tasmanian devils arrive at L.A. Zoo: Danny Zuko and Crush have ferocious bite, bad table manners
The Los Angeles Zoo has Tasmanian devils again for the first time in five years, zoo officials announced Tuesday. Two male devils — named Danny Zuko and Crush — arrived earlier this month thanks to the Australian government, according to a zoo news release. They're available for viewing at the Animals of Australia exhibit. 'The L.A. Zoo has a long history of caring for this species and we are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to share them with our guests,' said Candace Sclimenti, curator of mammals for the L.A. Zoo, in the release. 'Australia is home to so many unique species and wildlife plays a pivotal role in Australian culture.' The devils were born at Aussie Ark, a conservation organization in New South Wales, according to the release. Devils are indigenous only to Tasmania, an island south of mainland Australia. They are Tasmania's top predator and have the strongest bite relative to body size compared to any other mammal. Tasmanian devils have 'noisy, dramatic feeding frenzies filled with growls and screeches' when they gather around a carcass, zoo officials said. They're classified as 'endangered' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. They're threatened by conflict with humans, dogs and dingoes and a disease called Devil Facial Tumor Disease that only affects the species.
CBS News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Los Angeles Zoo welcomes new Tasmanian devils from Australia
The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed two new Tasmanian devils to the family this month. The zoo said for the first time in five years, they have welcomed the "wildly popular" animal from Australia. Tasmanian devils named Danny Zuko and Crush arrived at the LA Zoo through a partnership with the Australian government. According to the LA Zoo, the devils were born at Aussie Ark, which is a not-for-profit conservation organization in New South Wales. The organization manages breeding and rewilding programs for some of Australia's endangered species. "The L.A. Zoo has a long history of caring for this species and we are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to share them with our guests," said Candace Sclimenti, Curator of Mammals, L.A. Zoo. Tasmanian devils are indigenous only to Tasmania, the zoo said. They are classified as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. They tend to live in eucalyptus forests, woodlands and coastal scrublands, finding shelter in caves, bushes and hollow logs. They are active animals with a strong sense of smell and hearing, as well as a strong bite force. While they mostly live in solitude, they tend to gather around a carcass to feed, the LA Zoo said. The LA Zoo said the new animals are now available for public viewing in the Animals of Australia exhibit.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie
John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie originally appeared on Parade. The movie Grease is one of those iconic films that has become a time-honored staple throughout several generations since its release in 1978. People just can't resist singing along to all of its classic songs, and the love story between Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson never fails to captivate viewers. The characters were defining roles for actors John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, who were 23 and 28 years old, respectively, at the time of filming. Forty-seven years have passed since the movie came out, but it still has such a huge fan base, so much so, that the Hollywood Bowl put on a sing-a-long screening on the evening of June 27. Those in attendance got the surprise of their lives when none other than John Travolta showed up to surprise the crowd -- by showing up dressed as his iconic Danny Zuko character! He shared a photo of his epic transformation on Instagram along with a video of himself walking on stage. Needless to say, the crowd went wild. "Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time, I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening." OMG. The hair. The leather jacket. The perfect smolder. He totally nailed it! Travolta's Instagram followers are loving it, with one saying, "You look amazing @johntravolta, what a great surprise for the cast and the audience, you are such an amazing guy! X❤️X" Another person added, "Awesome. I was 18 when it came out. Still one of the best memories of growing up. ❤️"Someone else noted, "Wish I was there 😍" The people who were lucky enough to be at the Hollywood Bowl last night will no doubt talk about Travolta showing up for years to come. He's just such a legend... and something tells us even Danny Zuko would be proud! 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 John Travolta Surprises Fans with Epic Transformation Into 'Grease' Character 47 Years After Movie first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: John Travolta makes surprise appearance at 'Grease' sing-a-long
June 29 (UPI) -- Screen icon John Travolta made a surprise appearance at a Grease sing-a-long at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend. "Last night at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko," wrote in a Facebook post Saturday. "No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening." The 1978 movie musical was set at a 1950s California high school. Travolta famously starred alongside the late Olivia Newton-John and Jeff Conaway, as well as Stockard Channing, Dinah Manoff and Didi Conn.
The Independent
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
John Travolta shocks fan dressed as Danny Zuko in surprise Grease concert
Watch as John Travolta made a surprise appearance at a Grease sing-a-long event dressed as Danny Zuko. In a video shared to his Instagram on Saturday (28 June), the star donned a leather jacket and a wig to recreate the iconic character's signature look as he walked out on stage to thunderous applause. 'Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the 'GREASE' Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko,' Travolta wrote in the caption. 'No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening.'
