Industry experts weighed in and provided specific guides and recommendations on how to choose an ethical wildlife encounter ...

Often dismissed as pests, rats have long been misunderstood. But the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei), the world’s longest, is challenging that perception. With its intelligence and ...

At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities. The Wildlife Conservation Society said three ...

The Wildlife Conservation Society ... The Bronx and Queens Zoos remained open on Saturday, the organization said, noting the low risk of visitors coming into contact with zoo birds or contracting ...

Three ducks at the Queens Zoo and up to 12 birds at the Bronx Zoo have died after exposure to the highly contagious bird flu.

According to KFD officials, two out of the five big cats captured after a 56-year-old woman died in a leopard attack in the area on November 17, 2024, have been in captivity for more than two ...

Zoos Victoria is looking for even more ways that dogs like Moss can help its quest. Hero dog makes 'discovery of a lifetime' ...

Zoos have existed for centuries, evolving from royal menageries to modern biodiversity reserves. Initially, the main purpose of zoos was entertainment, providing the public with a chance to view ...

But is there more to zoos than public amusement? Since the days of the first menageries, when wild animals were caged for human pleasure, zoos and public opinion on zoos have been mixed.

so that one day there will be no more wild animals kept in zoos.” Both Ocean Park and Sea Life Melbourne tell CNN they are hopeful that visitors who come to see just one animal will stay longer ...

One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. Just look at the multi-hour-long lines to see Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo in Thailand who ...