The platypus - a top secret gift from Australia - was found dead in his enclosure as war raged in the seas around him.

When we looked for life lessons in some of the most successful zoo escapes, we found out why we’re so fascinated by these scaly, furry, feathery fugitives.

In 1943, Australia tried to win Winston Churchill's favor with a unique wartime gift: a live platypus, named Winston, shipped ...

One of the fun facts about animals that look innocent, like the platypus, is their strange defense mechanisms. The heels of ...

It has been a challenging time for the San Diego Zoo, where three beloved animals — Kalluk, a polar bear; Nicky, a giraffe; ...

A local street art duo unveiled a new mural in East Village to pay homage to three San Diego Zoo animals who died last week.

Ground Floor Murals' Paul Jimenez painted a fast, emotional tribute after the deaths of three longtime San Diego Zoo ...

If you're looking for a more immersive experience, consider visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. The zoo's ...

Paul Jimenez, a local San Diego muralist, part of popular 'Ground Floor Murals,' created a new piece in East Village San ...

Zoo officials are calling it "one of the most challenging periods in recent memory for our San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance family." ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic animal residents. Kalluk, a male polar bear who captured the hearts of guests and staff ...

San Diego muralists Ground Floor Murals created a tribute mural in East Village for deceased San Diego Zoo animals: Kalluk ...