Zoos in the United States are not merely a source of entertainment; they play a role in conservation and education, housing ...

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends.

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., announced Monday that one of its Asian elephants is pregnant and will deliver the zoo's ...

Brevard Zoo was ranked the 6th best zoo in the country by USA Today for the second year in a row. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens also made the list at number 4. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium ...

During the holidays, zoos light up with colorful displays. A Tennessee zoo's new festival is already being considered as one ...

PHILADELPHIA – It was Day 7 with 90-plus degree temperatures in Philadelphia, and a lot of the animals were moving a bit more languidly, but Shareef Parker's sons, Michael and Dallas, ages 4 and 5 ...

POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ranked as one of the best zoos in the United States by the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The zoo was awarded third place, coming just behind the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced on Thursday its nomination for the Best Zoo in the United States as part of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the ...

Animal care staff at the National Zoo are preparing for the "highly anticipated" birth of an Asian elephant calf, according to a news release.

Long Island’s largest and most controversial zoo is closing after local officials unanimously agreed to strip its funding and ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating a conservation milestone, the facility is ...

For the sixth year in a row, Brevard Zoo has ranked among the top zoos in the county. USA Today 10Best recently released its annual list of 10 best zoos. Brevard Zoo came in at No. 6, which is the ...