# Applegate Zoo Reopens with New Kittens | Fresno News

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news.md
Podcast: [Fresno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747)
Published: 2026-07-25T02:16:19+00:00
Episode link: https://sources.thednn.ai/8bcb125f1d9c3d40
Audio file: https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/5eb7fd3b-605a-4004-93a1-4563351b4b44.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/episodes/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news
Duration seconds: 89

## Resource

The Merced Applegate Zoo has reopened after a major renovation, featuring brand-new walkways and two adorable bobcat kittens, Bobbie and Boomer, joining resident mascot Rufus — who’s also UC Merced’s official campus symbol. The university contributed $20,000 to the upgrades and praised the zoo’s mission of conservation and resilience, highlighting its role as a rescue sanctuary that gives animals a second chance. For locals, it’s more than just a zoo — it’s a community symbol of care, history, and hope, continuing its legacy as a unique, heartwarming refuge right in the heart of Merced. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8bcb125f1d9c3d40

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/episodes/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresno-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574747/applegate-zoo-reopens-with-new-kittens-fresno-news.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.