One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. But what ...

Colorado Springs' own Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in the running for the best zoo in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice awards!

Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...

The nomination highlights the zoo’s continued dedication to conservation, education and positive experiences for its visitors ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is once again up for national recognition. The zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Zoo is up for two national awards, but needs the community's help to bring them home. The zoo has been nominated as Best Zoo and Best Zoo Membership as part of ...

The panel at USA Today selected the San Antonio Zoo as a contender for Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit and Best Zoo Membership.

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was chosen as one of the "10 Best Ethically-Conscious Zoos Across America" by The Journiest ...

Animals at Omaha's zoo aren't allowed to mate at will. Space, genetics and overall compatibility are considered, and a master ...

Bornean orangutan Ruby (left) and 26-year-old male Tukang (right) hang out in their enclosure at Henry Doorly Zoo and ...