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Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Amur tiger triplets

It’s always an exciting day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a big step towards keeping the species alive ...

Critically endangered baby rhino born at zoo, named ‘Kyiv’ in support of Ukraine

Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine, who are facing an ongoing military invasion by Russian forces. While many citizens have fled the war-torn country, other people — and animals — remain ...

Animals stuck in Ukraine ‘frightened by the loud sounds of explosions’ — staff stay behind to care for them

Our hearts continue to be with the people of Ukraine as they face an escalating military invasion by Russian forces. More than one million refugees have fled the country during the conflict. But many people ...

Zookeeper brings her newborn baby to meet her gorilla friends and they have the sweetest reactions

Gorillas are one of the closest relatives to humans in the animal kingdom. They’re such intelligent creatures, and it’s not hard to see a bit of ourselves in them. One of the most powerful things ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant, the second born in one month

African elephants are an endangered species, threatened in their natural habitat by illegal poaching and habitat loss. So every new birth is a huge, welcome step towards keeping these beautiful animals from extinction. Several accredited ...

Same-sex penguin couple ‘doing great’ taking care of baby foster hatchling

Love is love, even in the animal kingdom. Sometimes animals form family units that may defy the conventional norms but are no less caring and loving. That was the case recently at one zoo, as ...

Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, dies at 61: ‘A devastating loss’

It’s always a hard day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but it’s even harder when it’s an animal who was so famous and beloved. Animals who live long lives can mean so ...

Fiona, hippo who defied odds by surviving premature birth, continues to thrive on her 5th birthday

There are few animals in the world as famous as Fiona the Hippo. After defying the odds at birth, Fiona became a sensation and for years has been a beloved icon of the Cincinnati Zoo. ...

Columbus Zoo welcomes four rescued manatees from Florida for rehabilitation

When animals are unable to fend for themselves in the wild — for instance, after being injured or orphaned — they can often find sanctuary at zoos and aquariums, receiving professional help and rehabilitation. That ...

Cincinnati Zoo names their new penguin chick ‘Rose’ after Betty White’s ‘Golden Girls’ character

Tributes continue to pour in for Betty White, the beloved sitcom star and animal activist who died last month at the age of 99. Many people honored the late actress on Monday, which would’ve been ...