Zoo
Man Who Jumped Fence at Florida Zoo Nearly Lost Arm in Tiger Mauling
River Rosenquist, 27, was found to have deliberately jumped over the fence that separated the viewing pathway from the tiger's enclosure.
Marines Suspected in Zoo Ride Prank Leaving 100 Passengers Stuck Midair
"This behavior is contrary to our core values and 3d MAW is conducting an investigation into the incident," a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson said.
Video Shows Woman 'Drop' Toddler In Bear Enclosure at Zoo
A shocked crowd watch a bear approach the toddler after the mother dropped her into the enclosure.
Baby Kangaroo Who Had Never Seen Daylight Finds New Home in Texas Sanctuary
The kangaroo, named Joey, was barely a year old when she was found in a tiny, indoor pen, huddled with her family.
Sad Elephant Has Been Isolated in 'Bleak Enclosure' for 15 Years
A teenager has launched a petition to release Shankar the African elephant from the Indian zoo where he's being kept.
Adorable Video Shows Baby Gorilla Crawl for First Time
The baby gorilla was the first to be born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in its 139 year history.
Orangutan Mom Gives Birth to Baby Weeks After Father's Death From Cancer
Kaja's mother is unable to care for her baby after suffering complications after the birth.
2-Day-Old Giraffe Euthanized at San Diego Park After It Couldn't Stand
The calf was only born a few days ago, however veterinary teams at the park noticed it was not standing up
Omicron Cuts Short Zoo Debut of Twin Panda Cubs Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
A limited number of fans will be able to see male cub Xiao Xiao and its sister Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo through Friday before the park closes off viewings.
'Beloved' Zoo Dog Who Helped Raise Cheetahs and Other Animals Euthanized
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said goodbye to Coby, known for his way with animals and humans, with a representative saying "Coby made everyone feel special."
Watch Sloth Bears Fight in Heavy Snow at D.C. Zoo: 'Wintry Wrestle'
"His belly-sliding skills are 10/10!" the Smithsonian Zoo tweeted about its giant panda bear cub.
Bengal Tiger Attacks 3 Zookeepers After Faulty Door Left Them in Enclosure
All three zookeepers were hospitalized after they were attacked by a 10-foot-long tiger named Volta.
Betty White Challenge Explained Ahead of 100th Birthday Celebrations
The late actress would have turned 100 on January 17, so fans have come up with a fitting tribute in her memory.
World's Oldest Zoo Asks for Donations to Cover $94K Monthly Food Bill
The Vienna Zoo's animals consume tons of hay, meat, fish, fruit and specialty items every week.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Mourns Betty White, 'True Champion for Animals'
"Betty was a wonderful person, a supporter of the Columbus Zoo, and a true champion for all animals," Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said after the legendary actress passed away on Friday.
Bodycam Footage Shows Moment Deputy Shot Tiger After It Bit Worker at Zoo
Deputies say the man was not allowed to be in the zoo enclosure when he was attacked by the 8-year-old Malayan tiger.
Florida Deputy Kills Rare Tiger to Thwart Attack on Non-Zoo Worker
The man was reportedly a member of a third-party cleaning company that was not responsible for cleaning animal enclosures.
Wolf Pack Escapes Zoo Enclosures, Prompting Shutdown; 4 Wolves Shot Dead
The wolves reportedly damaged safety latches and climbed a fence, but never left the zoo.
Adorable Video of Buffalo Saving Stuck Tortoise Viewed 7 Million Times
"I wanna see the Pixar movie about the turtle and buffalo in the zoo," noted one enthusiastic viewer.
Zoo Breeds 6 Endangered Komodo Dragons for the First Time in Its History
Officials with the Bronx Zoo say there may be less than 2,500 of these dragons living in the wild.
75 Animals at Phoenix Zoo Get COVID Vaccines, Some Via Darts
Big cats at the Phoenix Zoo received their COVID vaccines via darts. They are among the 75 animals receiving the vaccine created specifically for animals.
Cub Saved From 'Tiger King' Star's Zoo Near Death Makes Amazing Recovery
When investigators first found Nala her ears had been eaten away by flies and she could barely move.
Chilling Out: Polar Bears Delight At Huge Frozen Salmon Birthday Cake
Finja celebrates turning two in Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo with a tasty treat.
Washington Zoo Welcomes First Baby Armadillo in 116-year History
Southern three-banded armadillos are classes as "near threatened", and the pup was born as a part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.
Snow Leopards at Nebraska Zoo Die of COVID a Month After Testing Positive
A snow leopard in South Dakota also died of COVID in October.
Woman Hugs 200lb Alligator in Wild Viral Video—'Incredibly Dangerous'
One person commenting on the clip warned: "It's all fun and games until he rips your face off."
Fact Check: Did Dallas Zoo Giraffes Die After COVID Vaccine?
A post circulating social media over the weekend suggested a link between the death of three giraffes at Dallas Zoo and the zoo's plans to vaccinate animals.
Baby Gorilla at Ohio Zoo Adopted by Elder Female After Mom's Lack of Care
The young western lowland gorilla, the first to be born at Cleveland Zoo, is being cared for by the oldest female in the group, who takes it to be fed by humans.
Officials Investigating Third Giraffe Death at Dallas Zoo in One Month
"Currently, while we suspect the two deaths may be connected, we are still working toward definitive proof," zoo officials said in a statement.
Video of Dwarf Mongoose Pups Playing With Their Mom Delights the Internet
Adults keep a watchful eye over the 2-month-old babies as they emerge from the safety of their zoo den.