A surprise at the National Zoo: An endangered terrapin hatchling

A painted river terrapin hatchling was found swimming in an enclosure at the National Zoo. It’s the first successful breeding ...

First birth of the year at this Florida zoo is an endangered animal

A Florida zoo is celebrating its first birth of 2026 - an endangered animal. See what it is and the adorable photos, video.

Critically endangered gorilla pregnant at Audubon Zoo

One of the Audubon Zoo's critically endangered lowland gorillas is expecting a baby.
WIBW

Critically endangered tortoises found safe after being stolen from zoo, police say

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WXIX/Gray News) – Two critically endangered tortoises that were stolen earlier this month from the Indianapolis Zoo have been found safe, according to Indiana State Police. The ...

Aging zoo animals threaten long-term species conservation goals

Many mammal populations in European and North American zoos are aging—a trend that jeopardizes the long-term viability of so-called reserve populations and, with it, a core mission of modern zoos in ...
The Manhattan Mercury

200-year-old zoo conducts annual animal count to start new year

Humboldt penguins, Asiatic lions, corals, Seychelles millipedes and capybaras were some of the 8,000 animals being counted ...