The idea of World Tapir Day began in 2008, when animal lovers and conservationists wanted to make more people aware of the ...

Imagine a world where the Americas were not connected—a time when wild Pacific waters crashed against scattered islands, and ...

Celebrate Earth Day and “Party for the Planet” at Sequoia Park Zoo Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by Save the Redwoods League and supported by Redwood Coast Energy Authority and ...

Scientists working in Colombia have discovered the largest snake on the planet, an animal that blows away previous records.

Earth Week at the Lincoln Park Zoo offers ways to connect with nature and celebrate the days dedicated to protecting our planet. On Earth Day — Tuesday, April 22 — the zoo offered nature ...

These tapirs getting groomed are the most hilarious thing in social media feeds. The expression of pure ecstasy on their ...

IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD, THE MARYLAND ZOO IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BABY BOOM. ALL THE BABIES LOVE IT. TODAY, THE ZOO HAS A NEW MEMBER OF ITS SHE FOX LEMUR FAMILY. THE LEMUR WAS BORN TO FIRST TIME ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- After years of debate over the welfare of the animals, the Los Angeles Zoo announced on Tuesday it will relocate its two remaining Asian elephants to a newly expanded preserve ...

Billy and Tina, the last two remaining Asian elephants at the L.A. Zoo, are relocating to the zoo in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Why they’re leaving: Over the last two years, Billy and Tina's elephant ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the mother tortoise and her babies that set a world record. The Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoise made international headlines earlier this ...