Animals at Whipsnade Zoo in England were treated to an Easter-themed hunt on Monday (April 16), as keepers decorated their enclosures with props and boxes for the upcoming holiday.

Imagine walking through a lush, green habitat in a zoo and coming face-to-face with a creature you’ve never seen before—a ...

The Philadelphia Zoo has sprouted five massive plant displays of giant animals and insects. At the entrance is a huge ...

Imagine stepping into a zoo where the animals are only half the story—where the air hums with the excitement of discovery, and every corner reveals a new way to see the wild. Picture real lions ...

The Woods Hole Science Aquarium will temporarily close this fall for foundation repairs, prompting the release or relocation of most of its animals.

St. Louis is a true family town, and that’s due in large part to the amount of affordable, world-class activities available year round.

Researchers have developed a method to extract living cells from feces that they say could help conservationists better ...

At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole -- the beloved pachyderm gets her "pedicure," along with apple ...

Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, moving away ...

Known as destinations in their own right, these amazing zoos introduce U.S. audiences to wildlife from around the world.

At these fun parks, your kids (and their parents) are encouraged to get up close and personal with the natives. Which petting ...

Ethicists and conservationists appear to be divided over what the purpose of bringing back extinct species should be – and whether it matters.