Two keepers at the National Zoo were bitten Friday by an animal called a binturong during what the zoo said was a routine training session. The injuries were described as not life-threatening. The ...

Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bear cat, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. on Friday morning, authorities say. The mammals are ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo completed the transformation of its homes for big African animals by opening a new rhino and hippo facility with a ribbon-cutting event Dec. 9. The new Ladish Co. Foundation ...

The Detroit Zoo this week announced the birth of three lion cubs to first-time mom Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness housed at the zoo. "She has been wonderfully calm, attentive and nurturing, ...

(FOX 5/KUSI) — Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise that was the oldest living animal at the San Diego Zoo, has died. The zoo said Gramma had ongoing bone conditions and that caretakers had to make the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gramma, a beloved Galápagos tortoise at the San Diego Zoo believed to be 141 years old, was euthanized after ...

Jake Oakman, senior vice president of external relations at the Indianapolis Zoo, said a female chimpanzee was seen outside of the International Chimpanzee Complex around 10 a.m. Nov. 14. Oakman said ...

The Los Angeles Zoo will once again transform into a luminous wonderland as its annual holiday light display returns next week. LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow opens to the public on Nov. 13 and runs ...

Peppermint Patty is the new matriarch of one big, capy family. The Sacramento Zoo capybara gave birth Monday to a litter of five pups, the zoo announced Wednesday on social media. All appear to be ...

Officials at Sequoia Park Zoo have no idea how the young bear got into the zoo and went “nose-to-nose” with the three bears there. By Christine Hauser There have been plenty of children’s stories ...

Update: Dolly was seen on Sunday, according to Furman. However, she has still not been tempted into her cage. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Northeast Tennessee Avian Rescue and Rehabilitation has ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's new baby Asian elephant has been named Rita Jean. She is named after the late Rita Jean Wolfe, a community leader whose family has supported the zoo for nearly a ...