“Bongos are critically endangered, so each birth is incredibly special,” said Dr. Ronan Eustace, Potter Park Zoo’s Director ...

Enjoy a look back at some incredible and heartwarming stories about the Smithsonian National Zoo's animals and the people who care for them.

It seems that we are completely alone in the universe. But simple reasoning suggests that there should be an abundance of ...

There is something special about watching children interact with animals at a petting zoo that touches the heart. I have very fond memories ...

Mike Bock As global leaders in wildlife conservation, scientists from the Smithsonian worked tirelessly for animals and wildlife ... monthly email updates from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...

Meru was born on March 8 to mom Semba, joining 10-year-old sister Nandi, 4-year-old sister Penzi and allomother Lungile. In ...

As visitors began to return to the zoo, the bonobos and gorillas spent less time alone, while the gorillas also spent less ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo is lit up merry and bright for their annual holiday ZooLights tradition. The whole family is invited to ...

Staff at Colchester Zoo have welcomed the arrival of two critically ... they will start to explore their new surroundings. The animal care team have been monitoring the cubs closely but added ...

Katherine Rundell wears several hats with style and aplomb. She is a fellow of St. Catherine's College, Oxford; she is an award-winning children's writer; and she is a biographer, author of the magist ...