Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

This video introduces a set of new animals added to the zoo and aquarium, showing how each arrival is handled and where the animals will be placed. The clips focus on species highlights, habitat ...

For years, the OC Zoo has made sure the animals enjoy the holidays as much as their human visitors. So over the weekend, as youngesters in costumes trick-or-treated and did crafts around the zoo, the ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

22 behind-the-scenes details about zookeepers’ work that most of us didn't know or wouldn’t even believe, as shared online.

SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley Zoo closed early Monday due to the heat, but keeping the animals cool is a full time job. As temperatures in the Valley rise, people aren't the only ones trying ...

Hemker Park and Zoo near Freeport offers 25 acres of animal exhibits and family activities. Originally opened in 1977, the family-run zoo now houses over 68 species and attracts 82,000 annual visitors ...

In our Meet Milwaukee's Animals series, we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so fascinating. Look for these stories in the ...