The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more than 2,200 animals. We followed zookeepers ...

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 ...

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with zookeepers about how your Christmas tree can be a real treat for some animals.

Imagine you're an alpaca. You're completely covered in fleece. Now imagine you're Noel, a fleece-covered alpaca at a zoo in Akron, Ohio, where a heat advisory is in effect through the weekend, and a ...

They sound like creatures someone made up: 2 feet long, covered in slime, and elusive despite their size. But no, hellbenders are real. And this rare and endangered species' population is growing ...

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up to turn invasive trees and shrubs into a win-win situation for the organizations © Joshua Foo ...

While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular. No. Apparently, I've been watching the wrong memes.

Research on SARS-CoV-2 in zoo tigers, lions, and hyenas shows rapid viral evolution and adaptation, offering insights into cross-species transmission dynamics.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The San Francisco Zoo faces tough safety criticism. That criticism comes as the city works to bring pandas to the zoo. A scathing report claims the 95-year-old San Francisco Zoo ...

Los Angeles Zoo remains closed until further notice as wildfires continue to spread across the city. Although the strong winds that have been fueling the flames have eased somewhat, firefighters are ...

Ring in the New Year with some real party animals! No, we aren’t talking about all of the drunk people at the bars. It’s “Noon Year’s Eve” at Cameron Park Zoo! This family-friendly event is filled ...