Laura Shantora Nelles

Currently on staff at the Toronto Sun, Laura Shantora Nelles graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Concordia University in Montreal and has been working in various roles in media since 2007.

LATEST STORIES BY LAURA SHANTORA NELLES

Toronto Zoo roars with tales of animal adventures and new toys

The Toronto Zoo was roaring with excitement on Saturday.

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August 10, 2024 Toronto & GTA

One of three new animal figures from Schleich launched at the Toronto Zoo on World Lion Day is of course a lion. The new toys are Cradle to Cradle certified and can be recycled.

Orlando the ultimate girls' weekend destination

More than half of the family-friendly destination's annual visitors are adults travelling without kids

July 12, 2024 Travel USA

Relax by the water, take a dip, or grab a paddle board or kayak at Evermore Bay in Orlando. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun

Toronto Zoo, Parks Canada hatch plan to help endangered Blanding's turtles

Known in some First Nations cultures as “the turtle with the sun under its chin,” the young Blanding’s turtles had a perfect, sunny day to make their way out into the world on Thursday.

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June 20, 2024 Toronto & GTA

Canada's budding craft cider industry has taken off

Make cider the apple of your eye. Apples are crushed and pressed. Many Canadian cider producers grow their own apples, and while some stick with more traditional bittersharp and bittersweet varieties — which lead to more dry flavour — other producers, such as Slabtown in Uxbridge, grow up to 400 varieties of apples to create their own blends and unique flavours. What kind of apples are used? Not the Red Delicious or other types you would normally eat or cook with.

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June 2, 2024 Eat

Monday -- World Cider Day -- is the perfect day to grab a glass of this classic beverage.

World Turtle Day chance to shine spotlight on cute and unique creatures

Canada has 8 species of freshwater turtles and all are at-risk species and federally protected

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May 22, 2024 Life

A small snapping turtle gets some sun in April 2024 along the Duffin's Creek trail in Ajax, Ontario. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun

BUZZY BEES: How we can help endangered pollinators thrive

Have you heard the latest buzz? May 20 is World Bee Day!

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May 18, 2024 Toronto & GTA

A bumble bee searches for nectar on some flowers in the Bert Weeks Memorial Garden along the Windsor riverfront, on Monday, July 4, 2022.

TAKE A BOW, BOWEN: Toronto Zoo's new resident a 'clumsy' cougar

The friendly big cat has been acclimatizing to his new enclosure in the Canadian Domain

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May 11, 2024 Toronto & GTA

Bowen the cougar lounges on a sunny day in his enclosure at the Toronto Zoo in April 2024.

Homeless animals need some love, too, on National Pet Day

While many animal lovers would say this is every day for them, Thursday is National Pet Day. Whether your pet is feathered, finned or furry, there are plenty of ways to honour the special critter in your life.

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April 11, 2024 Toronto & GTA

'WE SEE IT EVERY DAY:' World Stray Animal Day shines important light on homeless pets

Many of us have a pet at home, whether it’s furry, scaly, or feathered. Animal companions bring us laughter, joy, and unconditional love. Unfortunately, not all pets have a safe place to call home.

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April 3, 2024 Life

Unfortunately, not all pets have a safe place to call home.

Glide into the Everglades: Flamingo Lodge off the Florida beaten path

The ideal escape for getting in tune with nature

March 30, 2024 Travel USA

An alligator sleeps in the sunshine along the side of the road to Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Point in Everglades National Park, Florida. This big baby barely batted an eyelash as every car passing by stopped to take a photo. You can see from its colour it is much darker than the crocodile. Laura Shantora Nelles/Toronto Sun

Laura Shantora Nelles

LATEST STORIES BY LAURA SHANTORA NELLES

Toronto Zoo roars with tales of animal adventures and new toys

Orlando the ultimate girls' weekend destination

Toronto Zoo, Parks Canada hatch plan to help endangered Blanding's turtles

Canada's budding craft cider industry has taken off

World Turtle Day chance to shine spotlight on cute and unique creatures

BUZZY BEES: How we can help endangered pollinators thrive

TAKE A BOW, BOWEN: Toronto Zoo's new resident a 'clumsy' cougar

Homeless animals need some love, too, on National Pet Day

'WE SEE IT EVERY DAY:' World Stray Animal Day shines important light on homeless pets

Glide into the Everglades: Flamingo Lodge off the Florida beaten path

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