A furry bundle of joy came times three to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska with the birth of three red panda cubs.

Imagine a loud and noisy zoo going whisper-quiet, like a library or art gallery. That's what researchers say animals need.

Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues.

Rundell explains how we came to associate crows with cleverness, wolves with rapaciousness and bats with dark deeds. We learn ...

A furry bundle of joy came times three to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in August with the birth of three red panda cubs.

Two feisty ferret babies in Virginia are being hailed as a symbol of hope for the future of their species. Scientists say Sibert and Red Cloud, black-footed ferret siblings at the Smithsonian's ...

Get a behind the scenes look at how staff are helping giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao settle into their new home at the ...

Some animals may not be allowed outside, many of the zoo's animals are actually more active in cooler temperatures.

Here’s all you need to know about the “Viral pygmy hippo parodized on Weekend Update” clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword.

Good morning, Chicago. A security guard at the Lincoln Park Zoo was making his rounds around 2 a.m. near the polar bear habitat when he saw a man sitting on a bench in a fedora, appearing distraught.

The Erie Zoo has been struggling financially. Leaders are hoping an affiliation with Erie Events can make a difference.

Shila’s death was felt keenly by zoo staff, who were well aware of the animal’s health issues and advanced age. “It’s hard to say goodbye,” said Mike Dykens, a zoo gardener, from the ...