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A roaring good trio of holiday gifts from the Fort Worth Zoo

Let the zoo handle the actual tigers.

Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Zoo

This holiday gifting season, when you're wondering what to get the person who has everything, remember: They probably don't have a tiger.

Fort Worth Zoo tiger Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Zoo

We're not advising you give a literal exotic animal, obviously, but you will find lots of gift ideas at the Fort Worth Zoo that will bring happiness to humans and animals alike.

Zoo membership
Membership provides admission for one full year, plus perks such as free parking, discounts on attractions like giraffe feeding and train rides, merchandise, early ticket access to beloved zoo-wide events, and exclusive access to special member-only offerings, as well as discounts on education programing. Your membership also scores you half-price admission to more than 100 zoos and aquariums across the country.

You can purchase a gift membership now but it can be activated at any time between now and September 30, 2025.

And remember, printing out the certificate is an immediate-gratification gift: No shipping or pickup is required!

Plus, memberships help support wildlife and conservation efforts locally and around the world, making it a gift that keeps on giving.

Adopt a tiger
Remember this is symbolic — no live tigers will be leaving the zoo or curling up under your tree at home.

But an adorable and cuddly tiger plush will, and it comes with a personalized adoption certificate, fact sheet, holiday themed coloring kit, zoo publication, and photo of one of the zoo's tigers, all packaged in a festive carrier box that's ready to gift.

It's that perfect something for under the tree to accompany a gift membership certificate.

Be sure to double-check the dates for ordering and local pick-up/domestic shipping!

Fort Worth Zoo lions Your support helps keep the zoo going.Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Zoo

Direct donation
Spread the love by giving in support of conservation, education, and entertainment.

The Fort Worth Zoo strengthens the bond between humans and the environment by promoting responsible stewardship of wildlife and ensuring diverse, high-quality educational and entertaining family experiences. Donations also equip the zoo to make an impact on global conservation work.

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Fort Worth police officer fired for unjustified use of force

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A Fort Worth police officer has been terminated following his involvement in a use of force incident. According to a release, Officer Matthew Krueger was let go on December 18, following an investigation into an incident involving someone who was videotaping his actions while he was on duty.

On Sunday, June 23, Fort Worth police officers responded to a hit-and-run collision near 1000 Foch St. The incident involved a suspected intoxicated driver who crashed into another vehicle and a structure before fleeing the scene on foot.

While officers were investigating, a woman approached them and used her cell phone to record their actions. Krueger asked and advised her multiple times to move across the street. When she failed to comply, she was placed under arrest.

During the arrest, Krueger used force to take the woman into custody, resulting in injuries that required medical care at an area hospital.

After being treated, the woman was released from the hospital, booked into jail, and charged with interference with public duties, resisting arrest and/or detention, evading arrest, and making a false alarm or report.

Krueger had been with the department for just under eight years and was assigned to the Patrol Bureau at the time of the incident.

The Fort Worth Police Major Case and Internal Affairs Units began immediate and congruent investigations. Krueger was transferred from Patrol to a unit with no public interaction, pending the outcome of the investigation.

After a review of the Internal Affairs investigation, Krueger’s chain of command determined that the level of force used was unjustified and violated departmental policy. Police Chief Neil Noakes concurred and terminated Krueger’s employment.

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