ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo announced on Thursday that Leia the giraffe died this week. On Tuesday morning, Leia underwent a planned medical procedure for a hoof injury. She ...

ASHEBORO, N.C. — A popular giraffe at the North Carolina Zoo died this week after complications from a medical procedure, the Zoo announced on social media Thursday evening.

The Greenville Zoo's new male giraffe calf needs a name, and the zoo wants residents to join in on the naming contest.

A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in ...

Kwizera, a 37-year-old gorilla at the Memphis Zoo, died unexpectedly on July 6. Zoo staff attempted to revive her but were unsuccessful. Kwizera was known for her spirited personality and close ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A gorilla died at the Memphis Zoo earlier this month, the zoo announced in a social media post on Monday. The post says 37-year-old Kwizera was found unresponsive during a ro… ...

North Carolina Zoo Director Pat Simmons dies after 5-year cancer battle She was expected to make a full recovery but experienced a complication known as acute aspiration after the procedure.

Occurred on July 10, 2025 / Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Info from Licensor: "We were wrapping up our visit to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. One of our last stops was the giraffes. My son had this ...