A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

The Erie Zoo has several new animals, including a male black-and-white ruffed lemur, two female Père David’s deer and two female kangaroos. The zoo will host Glow Wild, a Chinese lantern festival, on ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...

A fire had broken out, putting Big Bear in its path and the small crew at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo on high alert. As zookeepers monitored the news and checked the weather, the sky darkened and the air ...

A European zoo is asking for donations of healthy pets to feed to its predators as part of a controversial policy that has sparked international outrage. "Did you know that you can donate smaller pets ...

It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good. It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a ...

Ukrainian zookeepers created a haven for many creatures – from elephants to spiders – and an oasis for citizens of the capital city. Even as Trump continues the process of shifting day to night where ...

Nearby, several homes displayed red yard signs that read "We Support Shalom," a show of solidarity for the Farmington zoo. Since opening in 1979, the family-run operation has become one of the state's ...