Zookeeper saves life of drowning orangutan using CPR
Zoos can be a great way to see animals up close, but it’s important to follow the rules. If a ...
San Diego Zoo welcomes precious newborn aardvark, first born in 35 years
The San Diego Zoo celebrated a very special arrival recently, one they haven’t experienced in three decades: a baby aardvark ...
Police officers go out of their way to help lost baby skunks reunite with their family
Skunks tend to get a bad rap from humans, as their mostly associated with the foul-smelling defensive spray that many ...
Three Amur tiger cubs, one of most endangered big cat in the world, born at Minnesota zoo
When a species is endangered, repopulation programs and accredited zoos can go a long way in ensuring their survival. One ...
'Fantastic giant tortoise' thought to be extinct for 100 years discovered alive in the wild
For over a century, a tortoise species native to the Galápagos was thought to be extinct — but recently, in ...
Zoo celebrates birth of red wolf cub, most endangered wolf in the world
It’s always great news when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each ...
104-year-old fulfills her lifelong dream of getting to pet a penguin: 'I never thought it would happen'
It’s amazing how animals can truly make your life better. A special encounter with your favorite animal can be a ...
Weak bear cub can't keep up with mom and siblings, so officers step in to save its life
All baby animals rely on their mothers for survival, but sometimes moms are unable to give their offspring the care ...
Zoo celebrates birth of two critically endangered Amur leopard cubs
It’s always great news when a critically endangered animal gives birth to a newborn. Every new arrival is an inspiring ...
Ringling Bros. Circus announces comeback, but won't use animals in its shows
It was a show called the “Greatest Show on Earth” — but it wasn’t so great for the animals involved. ...
Nashville Zoo celebrates birth of rare spotted fanaloka, the first ever born in the United States
It’s always worth celebrating when a new animal is born, but the recent arrival of a spotted fanaloka is especially ...
Firefighters rescue trapped ducklings from a storm drain and reunite them with their mom
Firefighters are always there to help out anyone in need, whether they be human or animal. They can often be ...
Extremely rare, 'one-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
The cardinal is one of the most iconic birds of North America, immediately recognizable for their distinct crest and the ...
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered orangutan on Mother's Day weekend
Mother’s Day was this weekend, a holiday where we celebrate mothers of all kinds, whether they be human or animal. ...
