Playing music—or attempting to, at least—isn’t the only way zoo animals can express themselves. They’ve been known to dabble in the visual arts as well. Zoos across the country have ...

The smallest to biggest creatures you can think of get a necropsy. Every day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters ...

Here are the top Blippi videos your kids will love from the week of April 6. What’s It Like to Live Like an Animal? In the latest episode, Blippi takes preschoolers with him as he explores the ...

Zoos are responsible for more than keeping enclosures clean and animals well-fed. Tending to their residents’ mental health is just as important. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a creative ...

The Philadelphia Zoo has some new additions -- life-sized and larger-than-life climbable animal sculptures. From March 1 through Sept. 14, animal lovers are invited to check out the Zoo's new ...

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds. “Zoo professionals and ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

In 2024, the Milwaukee County Zoo mourned the deaths of two animals who had been here for decades: Patti, a hippo, and Ringo, a harbor seal. In happier news, the zoo welcomed several animals ...

Some animals require a bit more oversight, however, including the two male koalas named Brumby and Willum at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The fuzzy animals, which are native to Australia and made their ...