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Discover Wildcoast's stunning mural celebrating 25 years of conservation. A reminder of the urgent need to protect our marine ...

The zoo will light up with entertainment and festive displays for Jungle Bells, which kicks off this Friday and runs until ...

Dressed in a festive outfit, the little tortoise calmly takes in the sights, proving holiday magic isn’t just for cats and ...

PITTSBURGH, PA — A group of twelve Kemp’s ridley sea turtles is recovering at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium after being rescued from cold waters off the coast of Massachusetts. According to our CBS ...

A dozen sea turtles rescued from New England are recovering at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo said the Kemp's ridley sea turtles are being rehabilitated in Pittsburgh after they washed up ...

December 15, 2025 - SAN BERNARDINO, CA – San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus today issued the following statement regarding the disruption of a planned ...

The story of Rockalina the turtle — who was rescued after nearly a half-century of neglect — now has a new character. Enter an Oreo-sized baby turtle, who will be Rockalina's new friend and who ...

SAN ANTONIO – Friday is your last chance to get the most savings at the San Antonio Zoo through the rest of next year. The zoo has extended its Black Friday deal for a “Pay for a Day Membership,” ...

SAN DIEGO — On Thursday, the San Diego Zoo announced that it welcomed a new resident, a female giant anteater. Named Laura Garcia, the 12-year-old giant anteater arrived as part of the Association of ...

Concept art shows the Congo Falls habitat at the San Antonio Zoo. Credit: Courtesy of San Antonio Zoo The San Antonio Zoo’s highly anticipated Congo Falls habitat is finally here, and its public ...