A capybara and a howler monkey at the Denver Zoo have defied animal norms to become best friends and snuggle buddies.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opened its doors 150 years ago today in 1875! From its beginnings as one of the nation’s first zoos to its role today as a leader in animal care, conservation & ...

A male killer whale at a closed marine zoo is being sexually stimulated by his trainers to stop him inbreeding with his ...

Some animals are so astonishingly unique in their behavior that they make human beings pause and wonder-could they really be ...

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 ...

Although Chihuahuas are tiny, they pack overflowing amounts of personality into their small bodies. Sisters Frannie and ...

A Chinese zoo has released a statement after it banned visitors from showing videos to a baby chimpanzee. It's a line you'd ...

The staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are also prepared to keep even their wildest creatures cool in this extreme heat. It's a busy day for Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco and all the ...

A zoo in China has gone viral for banning guests from showing short videos to a baby chimpanzee, citing risks to the animal’s ...

While it's understandable for visitors to want a closer look, approaching wildlife isn't as simple as it seems. They can come ...