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The Houston Zoo introduced four of its new baby animals that visitors can see in enclosures this fall. The organization ...

The Houston Zoo is treating 17-year-old lion Mattie for gastroenteritis and kidney disease. Visitors can still see her pride mates on habitat ...

Norah, a Baird's tapir born on July 23, is already mingling with capybaras, giant anteaters and swans in the Pantanal habitat ...

Bird Week starts Saturday and runs through Sept. 27. There are nearly 40 different events listed on the Houston Audubon ...

A 23-year-old giraffe named Milenna was humanely euthanized at the Brevard Zoo due to age-related mobility issues. Milenna lived beyond the median 20.3-year lifespan for female giraffes in human care.

After exceeding expectations in Week 1 with a 27-0 shutout, the Houston Cougars will look to keep their momentum in a rivalry matchup against the Rice Owls. With the Bayou Bucket Classic just over 24 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s here! The John Ball Zoo says Penelope, a pygmy hippo, birthed a calf on Wednesday. The unnamed baby weighs 11 pounds and is the first pygmy hippo calf born at the zoo ...

If you're looking for something that will make you smile, this sweet video that Miller Zoo shared introducing the world to their newest family member will do it. Meet Rosie, an adorable baby tapir ...

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden received a "monumental" donation from the estate of the late Cincinnati millionaire Hugh Hoffman, the zoo said in a public announcement. The $60 million donation ...

The Texas homeowner charged with gunning down an 11-year-old boy over a “ding-dong ditch” prank is now charged with capital murder as new details emerged that he was lying in wait for the victim.