As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we’ll see a familiar emblem everywhere — the bald eagle, wings outstretched, symbol of freedom and strength.

Zola, a young Western lowland gorilla, died on Wednesday, November 5, at age 23. The zoo does not know why Zola died.

Mei Mei is safe safe! The escapee parakeet that spent 10 weeks living with a flock of sparrows in the wilds of Central Park ...

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

Jim is survived by Eileen, their three children and spouses, and nine grandchildren: Maureen Leggett (Robert) of Garden City, and their children, Thomas, Brian, Patrick, and Sean; Robert Young (Claire ...

We followed the Owl Whisperer around the gun battery toward a grove of pitch pines, where he had seen the saw-whet owl. Then ...

Take a virtual tour of the Bronx, New York City’s vibrant northern borough known for its rich culture and history. Explore landmarks such as Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, ...

Nicole O’Neill's children loved going to the Holtsville zoo when they were growing up, and one of them now works there. The retired teacher said her students, some with visual impairments, delighted ...

ST. LOUIS – They are considered the largest lizard on Earth, and now you can find one living in Forest Park. Charlie dragon has come to town to live, and visitors can find him usually sunning in his ...

Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo is about to get bigger — and wilder. In 2026, construction will begin on an elevated treehouse for visitor immersion at the zoo. Santa Fe announced the project on Oct.

Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo’s Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium over the past few weeks will have noticed a long black curtain covering one wall of the building’s main atrium. It’s there to protect ...