Torbay’s MP has hailed the news that Paignton Zoo has been saved as an ‘early Christmas present’ for the bay. Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling said he was delighted at today’s announcement that Dutch ...

There are high hopes for the future of a popular Cornwall attraction after a deal was struck to save it from potential extinction. Following fears that Newquay Zoo was at risk of closure as it was put ...

The zookeeping sim Planet Zoo launched six years ago today, and it was pretty good: "Another strong (yet stressful) management sim from Frontier Developments," PC Gamer's number one menagerie manager ...

Astronomers have observed a planet that in some ways behaves more like a star — including a massive growth spurt unlike anything witnessed before in a free-floating planet. The rogue planet, which ...

Landmark reality show "Survivor's" 49th season premieres on Wednesday night, and one of the contestants from Atlanta is used to the pressure. While most of the people working out in Piedmont Park may ...

Captive animals sometimes need a transfusion, but the typical approach to blood banking isn’t practical for zoos and aquariums. One veterinarian is testing a solution. Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical ...

For travelers seeking the wonder of wildlife without the cruelty of captivity, hologram zoos around the world are transforming animal tourism. A decade ago I wrote an article titled For the Animals, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Savannah Bananas were born in Georgia, but at least some of the credit for their explosive growth into a nationwide spectacle must go to a Colorado ...

A Danish zoo is asking owners of companion animals nearing life’s end to instead donate them as food for captive lynxes, lions and other carnivores. By Alexa Robles-Gil and Emily Anthes A zoo in ...

Bicyclist hit and killed by vehicle near Plainwell, Michigan State Police say A bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday night just north of Plainwell, according to Michigan State Police ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Giraffes will officially make Grand Rapids their home thanks to a $15 million gift to John Ball Zoo. The donation from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation is the single largest ...

Kwizera, a 37-year-old gorilla at the Memphis Zoo, died unexpectedly on July 6. Zoo staff attempted to revive her but were unsuccessful. Kwizera was known for her spirited personality and close bonds ...