A white lion at Guangzhou Zoo has reportedly died. The lion, Hang Hang, was internet famous for his odd hairstyle—a mullet with bangs.

A wolf had become somewhat of a celebrity in South Korea, although not for the best reasons. Rather than being loved for its majestic howl, this escaped wolf was known because it miraculously managed to escape the zoo it called home. Fortunately, after an intensive nine-day search, which left everyone on edge, the wolf was [...]

Many people argue that zoos are better for certain wildlife than the actual wild. Typically, those populations include endangered species or species that are losing their habitats. Those in favor of zoos argue that the animals receive good medical care, constant food and attention, and all the support they could need. However, it could be [...]

Oftentimes, when people are harmed by animals, it is because they forget that wild animals are not the same as docile pets. This is particularly true at places where animals are caged, such as zoos and aquariums. The tigers behind bars or the sharks behind glass appear less menacing. Nevertheless, they are still wild animals, [...]

A 52-year-old elephant was recently safely returned to her enclosure after giving her zookeepers quite the scare. This gentle giant miraculously managed to escape her enclosure at the zoo, alarming everyone who noticed her disappearance. Luckily, she was quickly returned, no worse for wear. Elephant Is Safely Returned To Her Enclosure After Escaping Perhaps she [...]

Drama unfolded on December 12 at the National Zoo after a bearcat bit two people, sending them to the hospital. Learn what caused the Washington D.C. zoo’s binturong Lola to attack, as well as the fate of the two injured employees. Bearcat Bites Two People At The National Zoo The term bearcat is a misleading name, [...]

It was a joyous day at the Maryland Zoo yesterday as they celebrated the birth of eight African penguin chicks. The birth of baby animals is always something to celebrate, but even more so when the animals are critically endangered, as these penguins are. Maryland Zoo Celebrates Birth Of African Penguin Chicks The Maryland Zoo [...]