Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana, is starting construction on a $5.5 million exhibit for Amur leopards and tigers. The exhibit, called Big Cat Tracks, is the final piece of a $37 million master ...

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.

They enthralled sailors. They inspired Darwin. Then, by the mid 19th-century, the iconic Floreana tortoise was gone. Here’s ...

One could argue that spring and fall often feel too short. Sometimes we get a cold, snowy spring that switches overnight to ...

I didn’t fully “get” the magic of safaris until I went to Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. Riding in an open-air vehicle while ...

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; ...

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 ...

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.

Maka the gorilla, cherished by staff and visitors, dies from cardiac event. San Diego Zoo community shares touching memories ...