Columbus Zoo announces zebra’s death after gate collision

The zoo has implemented new visual barriers and other safeguards after the “tragic accident,” according to a Facebook post from the zoo. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced Wednesday that a zebra in the Heart of Africa region recently …

CZA: Disputes in animal sourcing, transfer, record-keeping at zoo

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo welcomes first-ever Malayan tapir calf

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has welcomed a new baby Malayan tapir for the first time ever. The organization says the female calf was born on Aug. 28 to five-year-old Sempurna. “This is a huge moment for our zoo — the very first Malayan tapir calf …

Calgary Zoo celebrates birth of tapir, life of grizzly bear

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo introduced one of the newest members of the zoo family on Aug. 28, with the birth of a brand new baby tapir born to first time mother Sempurna. Tapir babies, cutely nicknamed watermelon babies for their distinctive …

Cincinnati Zoo announces plans for $60 million gift from estate of businessman

VACCINE MANDATES FOR CHILDREN. WELL, HERE, CLOSER TO HOME, BUILDING A WILDER TOMORROW. THAT’S THE GOAL OF A NEW $60 MILLION GRANT FOR THE CINCINNATI ZOO. THAT’S A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY. IT’S GOING TO DO A WHOLE LOT OF GOOD. IT WAS GIFTED BY THE LATE HUGH …

Saluda Skyride opens, connecting Riverbanks’ zoo and botanical garden campuses

Construction of the Saluda Skyride has been completed. The aerial transport system connects the zoo and botanical garden campuses by crossing the Saluda River. It consists of 19 cabins, each able to hold up to eight passengers. The ride lasts approximately …

Roger Williams Park Zoo Celebrates Historic Birth of Twin Red Panda Kits

The Roger Williams Park Zoo announced the birth of twin red panda kits — the very first in its history — and the cuteness factor is off the charts. Born on July 4 to first-time parents Zan and Kendji, the male and female cubs each weighed less than half a …

National Wildlife Day: What's your favorite type of animal at the zoo?

by UpNorthLive Newsroom Wed, September 3rd 2025 at 12:45 PM King penguins walk at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Mich., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Detroit Zoo's massive penguin center has reopened to the public …

Newborn red panda cub to make public debut at Buffalo Zoo

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The Buffalo Zoo in New York announced the birth of a female red panda cub that officials said "has already captured our hearts." The zoo said the cub, which does not yet have a name, was born June 15 to 2-year-old first-time …

Front-end loader helps zoo elephant get off ground

Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) -- An elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo needed some assistance Tuesday to get off the ground. Ruth, the zoo's largest elephant, was unable to get up on her own. The zoo said Ruth …