SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The bears at the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield received a Thanksgiving treat. The zoo hosted its ‘Beary Happy Thanksgiving’ on Tuesday. Instead of total ...

You probably have a lot more in common with the denizens of Dickerson Park Zoo than you realize. The zoo is open to visitors all year; however, it does close when Springfield experiences weather ...

A giraffe calf was born early Tuesday at Dickerson Park Zoo. According to the zoo, the mother Emma and newborn are bonding and appear healthy. The gender of the giraffe is not yet known but the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The animals at the Dickerson Park Zoo enjoyed the snow day, for the most part. The river otters showed off on Facebook Live on Friday as they ate breakfast and explored ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Dickerson Park Zoo zookeepers announced the birth of a white-faced saki monkey. The baby was born on January 14 to Cuyuni and Blackbeard.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Dickerson Park Zoo announced the birth of a new white-faced saki monkey. According to a press release, the baby was born on Jan. 14 to first-time parents 11-year-old ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Dickerson Park Zoo (DPZ) announced the death of Ade, an 18-and-a-half-year-old African lion on Friday. After battling with kidney failure, the care team decided to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - Christmas deliveries are taking on a whole new meaning at Dickerson Park Zoo this year. Zookeepers reported the birth of a new giraffe in the early morning hours ...