Why should we read children's nonfiction animal books? Teaching kids about animals is akin to teaching colors and numbers.

On May 28, 1960, a humble children’s zoo sprang to life in the heart of Van Saun County Park between Paramus and River Edge.

Playing music—or attempting to, at least—isn’t the only way zoo animals can express themselves. They’ve been known to dabble in the visual arts as well. Zoos across the country have ...

KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S ANNA BEHNING GOT AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK ON SITE WITH THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION PRESIDENT TINA SUREKA. IT IS THE BILL AND BERNIECE GREWCOCK ANIMAL HOSPITAL. THIS IS JUST THE ...

One of the oldest counting rhymes in print is in Mother ... Its related examples, all animals, are presented as passengers on a train headed for a zoo. One elephant, two hippos, three giraffes ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

The animals are being cared for by a select group of team members remaining at the zoo throughout the storm. "Every animal has a care team dedicated to knowing what each species needs to ensure ...

A beloved female fennec fox died at the Phoenix Zoo last week, leaving guests, staff and animal companions with a "heavy heart," according to a Facebook post by zoo officials on Wednesday.

The animals showed no fear as they came out to embrace the day’s blanket of snow at the Cape May County Zoo in Cape May County, the Cohanzick Zoo in Cumberland County and the Popcorn Park Zoo in ...

In 2024, the Milwaukee County Zoo mourned the deaths of two animals who had been here for decades: Patti, a hippo, and Ringo, a harbor seal. In happier news, the zoo welcomed several animals ...

Some animals require a bit more oversight, however, including the two male koalas named Brumby and Willum at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The fuzzy animals, which are native to Australia and made their ...