A new study comparing wild and zoo-housed Sumatran orangutans reveals that life in a zoo significantly alters how orangutans interact with their environment. Researchers analyzed over 12,000 instances ...

The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium will have a reduced admission day for Somerset County residents to enjoy the parks.

Tilly, a 16-year-old river otter at the Oregon Zoo known for being "Mom of the Year" and a cameo on the NBC show "30 Rock," died April 30.

Onassis, a giant Amazon River turtle, has lived at the zoo since 1969. No one knows exactly how old she is, but she's still ...

Big events like A La Carte at the Zoo and Wild Lights bring lots of activity to the zoo, so staff take animal needs into consideration when planning.

Excited for a summer trip to the zoo? Here's what the Brandywine and Philadelphia zoos have in store, from craft beer nights to a sensory-friendly event.

Imagine stepping into a zoo where animals don’t just survive—they thrive. Gone are the days of barren cages and concrete ...

Francis and J.J. While checking out the exhibit, the best way to tell the two apart is to look at who is taller and a little rounder.

Imagine walking through a zoo where the roar of a lion isn’t a manufactured spectacle, but a glimpse into the complex, ...

Gladys, the Cincinnati Zoo's 12-year-old western lowland gorilla, is pregnant, the zoo announced Wednesday. The baby is expected to be here in September or October. It will be the zoo's 51st gorilla ...

Although Clarke’s mother never worked at the zoo, she played an active role in caring for the animals that came into their home over the years. “Her father was actually head gardener at quite ...