Brazil, the world's top exporter of chicken meat, has suspended its shipments to more than 20 countries due to an avian flu outbreak that began in mid-May.. Brasilia's zoo closed on May 28 after ...

Any trip to Philadelphia Zoo must include a visit to see Mommy, the Galapagos tortoise who gained global attention when she became a first-time mom at the estimated ripe old age of 97.

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced the return of the popular Asian Lantern Festival for its eight straight year! This year's event begins on July 5 and continue through Aug. 24 ...

But one rodent who is arguably cuter than the rest has just made its debut in Texas. Say hello to a porcupette, who was born May 17 at the Fort Worth Zoo and introduced Thursday by zoo officials ...

The zoo also announced the African Kopje is home to a new resident of Kansas City — Adazee the aardvark.Adazee is a 13-year-old female recently transferred to Kansas City from the Indianapolis Zoo.

Roger Williams Park Zoo's mission has evolved since its founding in 1872, from a collection of animals on display for entertainment to a focus on conservation and education.

A 20-year-old black bear briefly escaped its enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo May 29, prompting a swift response from zoo staff that resolved the situation within minutes, officials said.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is bringing back Late Nights at the Zoo this summer.Related coverage in the video aboveThis year's festivities will feature a new Zoo-tique market that showcases local makers.

The zoo said that Nyala, an African antelope, briefly escaped from its primary habitat. The animal explored nearby areas but never got into public spaces. Guests were directed away from the area ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo says its male Amur tiger, Pavel, has died at 18 years old. According to a May 27 post on the zoo's social media, "Pavel had become noticeably lethargic and had a ...

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said.