Bird flu has hit the zoo. Over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died, likely all due to the avian flu sweeping the country. Three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after ...

Probably a thrill for very small children, these run-of-the-mill animals—horses, sheep, goats and the like—are something less than awe-inspiring for anyone over 10-years-old.