Kalluk, a 24-year-old polar bear, greatly exceeded the typical 15 to 18 year life expectancy of wild polar bears and had recently started showing signs of age-related illness. Brought to the San Diego ...

In just four days, the San Diego Zoo lost three of its most charismatic residents. On Aug. 14, Kalluk, a 24-year-old polar bear, and Nicky, a 28-year-old Masai giraffe were euthanized after mounting ...

A local San Diego muralist on Friday created a new art piece in East Village San Diego to honor recently lost San Diego Zoo animals. Located in the intersection between Market Avenue and 17th Street, ...

Renowned muralists Ground Floor Murals have unveiled a new piece in San Diego’s East Village, honoring three beloved animals from the San Diego Zoo who passed away last week. Painted on a brick wall ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Zoo announced on Friday via an Instagram post that Gramma, the beloved Galápagos tortoise, has died. Gramma arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928 and 1931 as part ...

(KSWB/KUSI) — Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise that was the oldest living animal at the San Diego Zoo, has died. The zoo said Gramma had ongoing bone conditions and that caretakers had to make the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An icon of the world-famous San Diego Zoo has died. KSN’s sister station, Fox 5, reported that Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise and the oldest animal at the zoo, has died. Gramma ...